Walking into the light
A community walk has shone the light on suicide and depression and unified those affected by the tragedy.
Sunday’s Out of the Shadows walk for...
This is MP’s ‘me’ time
By Bonny Burrows
Brad Battin is proof that no one is ever too old to start running.
The Gembrook MP only began running long distance aged...
Inside knowledge gives the edge
Owners of the region’s key tourism and hospitality businesses are preparing to show off their businesses to the world thanks to inside knowledge from...
Not enough rungs on the housing ladder
By Bonny Burrows
Pakenham has experienced a “rapid increase” in people wanting to look at properties within the area this year but a lack of...
Pollen warning for asthma patients
By Bonny Burrows
Kooweerup Regional Health Service (KRHS) is urging residents to take precautionary measures against thunderstorm asthma this spring.
The health service hosted an Asthma...
Auctioneers are coming and going
On Monday 11 September, 10 young auctioneers from across Victoria travelled to the Victorian Livestock Exchange (VLE), Pakenham, to compete in the 2017 ALPA...
An edge for artisans
By Kyra Gillespie
Traveller, creator and entrepreneur Carina Tomietto proves that through passion and perseverance, one woman can change the lives of many.
Combining her...
Increased market reduces prices
There were approximately 370 export and 350 young cattle penned representing an increase of 200 head week-on-week at Pakenham’s Victorian Livestock Exchange.
The usual...
A lot left unsaid
FEARLESS
Sundays, 9.30pm, ABC
A little girl walks on a wall that is screening moments and history and then she is poised at the precipice –...
Weather hits market
There was a decrease in numbers at Baw Baw Livestock Exchange last Wednesday to 141 head, mainly due to the weather.
The prices in the...
When clowns go bad
IT (MA15+)
Cast: Bill Skarsgard, Jaeden Lieberher, Finn Wolfhard
Author Stephen King seems to be the man of the moment – a least Hollywood...
Rotary uncovers fundraiser cash
The Rotary Club of Berwick made two substantial donations at its 23 August meeting.
One was to Berwick College from the funds raised through the...
Local council mayoral election approaches
Casey Mayor Stefan Koomen appears to be the only councillor publicly putting up their hand for next week’s mayoral election.
The City of Casey will...
