Tag: News
Mosque tensions rise
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS
NEIGHBOURS have accused proponents of a proposed Doveton mosque of "giving us the finger" after a recent submission to boost the height...
Cost of free speech rises
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS
FORMER Casey councillor Paul Richardson faces $200,000-plus in legal costs after his discrimination claims against Casey council were rejected by the Victorian...
Minister opens ward
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD
A NEW multi-million dollar ward was officially opened at Casey Hospital last week.
The $22.2 million sub-acute care facility was opened at the...
School lights make the switch
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD
THE light bulb went on for Steven Adams this year.
The school environment officer at Hallam Senior College has been instrumental in pushing...
Gun and knife gang hold up milk bar
POLICE are on the hunt for two men who held up a Hallam milk bar earlier this month.
The men, one armed with a firearm...
Personal quest
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD
ALISHA Walker has never had lupus but the illness has affected her all the same.
The 26-year-old from Endeavour Hills has family members...
Culture won’t go to waste
By CASEY NEILL
HALLAM’s Wastech Engineering is in the running for a coveted regional award.
New CEO Brett Jones accepted the Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce...
Rise Up ‘rises’
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS
ANTI-Islam party Rise Up Australia leader Daniel Nalliah senses his political stocks are on the rise.
Mr Nalliah, the pastor of Hallam-based Catch...
Cup’s full of good sports
ONLY months after the FIFA World Cup, there’s been another prestigious sporting cup held this year - this time in Casey.
Last Monday, year 9...
New home for birthday
By CASEY NEILL
SOUTHERN Migrant and Refugee Centre (SMRC) celebrated its 21st birthday last week - and learnt it would soon have a new home.
City...
Rat’s life of wise works
By CASEY NEILL
STUART Marriner will never get to see the results of his efforts to shut down the Lyndhurst toxic waste dump.
The 95-year-old City...
Post-Myer fears unfounded as crowds flood Plaza
By CASEY NEILL
DANDENONG Plaza is a “bargain haven” following its $40 million post-Myer transformation.
Aldi, JB Hi-Fi Home, Daiso and Trade Secret opened their doors...