Mush’s bid for candidacy

By Ethan Benedicto Prosperity, safety and connectedness are the key factors that Akoonah Ward council candidate, Mush Rahaman, is striving for with the October Casey Council elections just a few months away. Owner of La Baguette café in High Street, Berwick, Mush is no stranger to the trials and tribulations of the operations of small […]
Business group launches

From left, Manjula Ezra, Dale Munckton (president), Michelle Beadle (secretary), Kim Ross, Callen O’Brien (treasurer) and Magda D’Abaco (vice president), Barry Erlenwein.
Q and A with Mush

Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I’m often described as jovial with a dry sense of humour! I am passionate about my customers and welcoming them to the café. I believe it is my unique sense of humour, which enables customers to feel relaxed, happy, enjoy a banter, and have a consistently positive experience […]
Casey’s 2022 Citizens of the Year announced

Earlier this week, four outstanding Casey residents and two volunteer groups were recognised for their inspiring contributions to the community at the 2022 Casey Australia Day Awards event, which was held online. Kanu Aggarwal was named the 2022 Casey Citizen of the Year, John Hardie the Casey Senior Citizen of the Year, Flynn Collier the […]
Open for a feast

By Mitchell Clarke Cafes, pubs and restaurants are again open for in-store dining, but many local eateries will struggle to turn a profit, due to strict customer limits. From Wednesday 28 October, long-starved hospitality venues can welcome 20 customers indoors and up to 50 people outdoors, provided density limits are met. The State Government last […]
Impassioned plea to support local business

By Brendan Rees As the outbreak of coronavirus spreads, a cafe owner in Berwick says he and other neighbouring businesses are feeling the impact. Mush Rahaman, the owner of La Baguette cafe in Berwick Village, said he was losing money fast and has had to cut back staff hours. Compared to this time last year, […]