Youth council looks for members
By Bonny Burrows
Young people who are passionate about their community are encouraged to apply for the inaugural Cardinia Shire Youth Council, which is launching...
Schoolboy’s stratospheric rise
By Kyra Gillespie
Year 12 Berwick Campus student Bryce Peatling has become a media sensation after successfully recording GoPro footage from near space as part...
Probus enjoys fascinating speakers
Pakenham Probus is a fascinating social and learning group with interesting speakers each month.
On 2 June Fiona Cost spoke to the group, firstly...
Big service to small community
On Saturday 12 August, Pakenham Upper Fire Brigade held its Awards Night at the local Pakenham Golf Club.
The night was attended by members’...
Happy to move with the times
By Cam Lucadou-Wells
Keeping up with the times is a necessity for stalwart Berwick College teacher Russell Kealey.
In embracing change over the past 40 years,...
Two injured in midnight house fire
Police are investigating the cause of a house fire in Pakenham on 3 August.
It is believed the Henry Street property caught fire about 12.20am.
According...
Young dancers show their standards
By Kyra Gillespie
Dancers from Beaconhills College’s Berwick Campus have earned three gold, two silver and three bronze medals at the Dance Star and Glee...
Career comes back to the beginning
By Bonny Burrows
Cockatoo Primary School principal Darrelyn Boucher says she never had a calling to be a teacher.
But when she was granted a studentship...
Speed changes slammed
By Bonny Burrows
An Upper Beaconsfield resident says that increasing the speed limit on Salisbury Road would be accommodating criminals.
Phil Maxwell argues that there is...
Graphic school campaign goes ahead
By Bonny Burrows
Graphic anti-gambling flyers protesting against Officer’s controversial pokies proposal have been handed out at the school gate despite protest.
The flyers, which made...
No room for temple, say residents
By Bonny Burrows
Officer residents have vowed to fight against a proposal for a Buddhist temple within a green wedge zone.
The application, currently before Cardinia...
What’s On
Cardinia Wanderers
Those who prefer variety in their walks and enjoy exploring different places each week can join the Cardinia Wanderers walking group on...
Grants for groups supporting Victorians with disability
More Victorians living with disability will have access to peer support, with the state government opening a new round of Self-Help Grants.
Minister for Disability...
