Crunchy lemon and polenta shortbread
This wonderful shortbread recipe from Dairy Australia has the most delightful crunchy texture from the addition of polenta and a zesty twist from added...
Good thoughts to the fore
It gives me great pleasure to write another Message of Hope.
Society is burdened by numerous worries and fears, and additional challenges brought by...
Q and A with songwriter Riley Jordan
What is something people don't know about you?
I am a huge fan of the Marx Brothers, a trio comedy act, who started out in...
Brothers rock the boat
Three Pakenham brothers have taken to the high seas in America to rock out with KISS fans.
Sisters Doll, a band comprised of Brennan, Bryce...
Expect to be moved
Pakenham singer-songwriter Magdalia has released a relatable new single, reflecting on missing important milestones during Covid-19 lockdowns.
Great Expectations questions what happened to the great...
Creative trees on display
Anything but a tree was the theme for the current Cardinia Arts Society’s Christmas display.
The Alternative Christmas Tree exhibition, on until 22 December at...
What’s on
Garfield Christmas Festival
Garfield’s annual Christmas Festival is on Friday 16 December 2022. This family-friendly event has plenty of fun for the kids, enjoy live...
Three… alternatives to Christmas trees
1. Christmas card tree
A simple and no-waste Christmas tree idea is to simply blu-tac Christmas cards in a tree shape onto your wall —...
Q and A with Together We Can facilitator Fiona Cost
Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
I love to do animal sounds – especially the kookaburra!
What are you most passionate about?
Prevention of complex social...
Chalk drawings decorate hills
Village main streets in the hills are vital for community wellbeing, prosperity, and employment, Eastern Dandenong Ranges Association (EDRA) has said.
To attract and remind...
What’s on
Pakenham Carols by Candlelight
Gates open at 4.30pm with pre-carols entertainment from 5pm local artists and primary school performances. The official program begins at 6.30pm...
Three… St Patrick’s Day facts
1. Born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century, Saint Patrick was kidnapped at the age of 16 and taken to Ireland as...
Harry’s hell
Business owner Harry Hutchinson endured nine break-ins and spent six months sleeping in his store to protect it, with no charges laid and the...
