The day Robbie crossed wires with a frustrated phone technician
Pakenham icon Robbie McGregor earned his stripes by his willingness to help people - and the help the community provided him in return.
But a...
Hip, hip hooray Robbie
By Garry Howe
Seven years ago, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, Robbie McGregor was dubbed ‘Mr Pakenham’ by his good mate and third...
Coles’ cash for children
Pakenham residents have helped fund-raised $18,500 for a charity aimed at keeping children safe from violence.
Local residents, together with Coles team members from...
Weekend what’s on
Aladdin Outdoor Cinema Night
An outdoor cinema screening of Aladdin will be held at the Wilson Botanic Gardens in Berwick. There will be activities...
Inspirational circle of hope
By Garry Howe
While hundreds of people took turns at circling Toomuc Reserve in Pakenham last Friday and Saturday in the quest to beat cancer,...
Safer place stands during construction works
Worrell Reserve, Emerald will continue to be the town’s designated Neighbourhood Safer Place in the event of an emergency, despite works on the town’s...
Attempted burglary in Emerald
Cardinia CIU is investigating an attempted burglary in Emerald.
The incident occurred at an address on Leighton Avenue at about 3pm on 19 February.
Police have...
WGCA stars shine in his eyes
By Russell Bennett
It’s like Mitch Cammarano is a 30-year-old cricketer trapped inside a 16-year-old’s body.
Anyone who spends any significant time with him can’t help...
Warrior Spirit
By Russell Bennett
The West Gippsland Country Week cricket side lived up to the Warrior nickname time and time again last week, creating their own...
Sealed in ink
By Rebecca Skilton
They might not be considered traditional, but in today’s day and age, they’ve certainly become a popular practicality.
While the act of branding...
Show is taste of the region
By Brendan Rees
From livestock, to cooking, crafts and vintage farming machinery - there was something for everyone during the two days of...
Reclink Tigers set to pounce
By Hayley Wildes
The Cardinia Tigers officially launched their 2018 Reclink Football team on Wednesday last week.
With a sausage sizzle on the sidelines, the Tigers...
Heartbroken owner loses kitten despite heroic efforts to save him
Benji the kitten, who only one week ago was fighting for his life at an emergency clinic has sadly passed away at his home...
