Tag: News
Dignity of homeless undermined
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
AFTER roughing it for 48 hours on the streets, Berwick man Kevin Tangga said the hardest part of his time was trying...
Anti-violence funds dry up
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
A MALE-LED family violence prevention campaign helping tackle the growing issue of domestic abuse is under threat as the State Government fails...
Trikers drifting in the dark
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
CONSULATATIONS with the developer of an empty housing estate will influence whether local drift trikers will be allowed to use the area,...
Tough terror law fears
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
CONCERNS about a law that will see dual-nationality terrorists stripped of their Australian citizenships have been raised by McMillan MP Russel Broadbent.
Prime...
MP’s marriage vote vow
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
LIBERAL MP Jason Wood, who has not publicly declared his position on same sex marriage, will put his opinions aside and vote...
Call on the conscience
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
LIBERAL MP Russel Broadbent has reaffirmed his support for a conscience vote on same sex marriage despite disagreeing with legislative changes.
His strong...
Land booked in for motel
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
EARLY design plans have been drawn up for a 60-room motel to be built next to a major entertainment venue in Pakenham.
Land...
Eight-year-old report haunts Labor election candidate
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
MCMILLAN Labor candidate Chris Buckingham has defended his role on a La Trobe City Council advisory committee.
The newly announced candidate, who said...
Brass puts the shine on gospel
The sounds of brass instruments and gospel signing will fill the Beaconsfield Baptist Church for an afternoon of music next month.
Special guests Cardi Brass...
The art of life
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
THE senses will come alive at the annual Yakkerboo Art Show this weekend.
The weekend event will open this Friday night...
First Sight fame in the frame
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
With a career in photography spanning 15 years, Genelle Bevan’s hardest job came in May 2014.
The Berwick photographer was selected...
Impact of volunteering probed
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
A REPORT aimed at ensuring the sustainability and success of volunteer agencies was launched in Berwick last week.
MP for Gembrook...
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Centenarian celebration
Berwick resident Betty Funston has looked back on her 100 years fondly surrounded by her extended family, with memories including walking three miles to...
