News
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Supporting sisters into work
A Dandenong-based group is tackling high unemployment rates that continue to echo through parts of the community. Not-for-profit organisation, Sister Works, is empowering migrant, refugee…
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Teens charged over alleged robbery spree
Three youths have been arrested over an alleged spate of armed robberies, residential and commercial burglaries across Melbourne. Eastern Region Crime Squad detectives arrested three…
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Pair charged over alleged mail-van carjacking
Two men have been charged over the alleged carjacking of a postal van in Carrum Downs. The 30-year-old victim completed a delivery in Tolga Close…
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Casey among top performers in housing growth
Independent real estate analyst Hotspotting has named Casey as the third best performer in sales activity across the country during the previous quarter, with further…
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Extortion bid crashes out
A dramatic car crash thwarted two armed kidnappers in their long and terrifying extortion attempt of a man in the South East. Victoria Po’oi, 35,…
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Heatwave danger rising
Ahead of a predicted scorching summer, Greater Dandenong’s preparation for heatwave emergencies is still a work under construction. The municipality’s first heatwave preparedness event was…
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Laying out innovations towards reconciliation
Casey Council is welcoming community members to provide feedback on its draft Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2024/26, which outlines the council’s commitment to reconciliation…
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Six charged after drug gang raids
Nine men and a woman were arrested as part of a 12-month police investigation into drug-trafficking and crime gangs across the South East. Police raided…
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Shining a light on Sikh history
A new place for gathering is now open for those within the Sikh community in Casey, with the Bush Diwan exhibition now open in the…
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Jubilation as judo club celebrates 50 years
The Endeavour Hills Judo Club has looked back on 50 years of support from the community. On Sunday 17 September, previous students reunited with former…
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Dangerous dogs managed under new local laws
Casey Council has proposed enforcing an Animal Management Agreement regarding dogs who have escaped from their home or bitten, chased or rushed another person or…
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High-octane tour for Domeniko
Three-year-old Domeniko received a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet V8 SuperUtes driver Jimmy ’The Phantom’ Vernon and sit in his car The Purple Rocket at the…