Monthly Archives: May 2015
Buckingham for McMillan
WELL-KNOWN Warragul man Chris Buckingham has been endorsed by Labor to run for the seat of McMillan at the next federal election.
Mr Buckingham, who...
In the dark over development
I am writing to you as a resident of Berwick township regarding the demolition of established homes making way for high density unit...
Rates of excess
The council has become greedy over past years by taxing ratepayers in excess of 17 per cent in just three years.
Then they budget...
Marilyn marks preschool silver
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
EDUCATOR Marilyn Matthews last week celebrated 25 years of teaching at Kooweerup Preschool.
Estimations suggest the carer has taught over 900...
Ute impounded
A REPEAT unlicensed driver had his car impounded by Cardinia Highway Patrol last week.
The 26-year-old Millgrove man was caught driving along the Princes Highway...
Cars targeted by crims
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
CARS parked in Officer and Pakenham were worst hit by thieves during the past week.
Between Monday 11 May and Sunday...
Tiana’s top ball skills
LITTLE Tiana Riseborough from Pakenham put some footy players to shame with her impressive ball handling skills during a half time break over the...
Fired up over levy increase
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
A HUGE increase in Fire Services Levy receipts will see costs soar for taxpayers.
The Labor Government will collect 7.2 per...
Ring-fenced to reduce disease
By DR. JEFF CAVE
For many semi-closed flocks, the purchase of rams is a time at which disease may be introduced and one...
Wild dogs under control
THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) will hold a series of community workshops this autumn to review the current 2014/15 Wild...
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A multi-million dollar indoor shooting range has been given an unofficial nod of approval. What do you think about the proposal?
Alysha Choudhury: While I’m...
CFA backs cancer victims
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
PAKENHAM CFA is hosting a cancer charity event later this month.
From 10.30am on Thursday 28 May, the community is being...
Geoff’s surprise honour
For Pakenham’s Geoff Young, keeping busy helping the community is just a fact of life with no thought of any accolades or recognition. That...
