Crucial capital for community groups
The recipients of Cardinia Shire Council’s 2017-18 Community Capital Works and Major Equipment Grants have been announced.
This year, the council has awarded $275,000 to...
Op shop cash for CFA
Donations from the Berwick Opportunity Shop to its local CFA just keep coming, with the business this time handing over a cheque for a...
Documentary tells heroes’ story
By Russell Bennett
What started as just an embryo of an idea years ago has gone on to become Emerald’s lasting tribute to 32 fallen...
Folletts keep show gowing
By Casey Neill
Farming has always been a natural part of life for John Follett and his family.
“My grandparents were originally breeding Clydesdale horses at...
Focus on Aboriginal culture at childcare
By Bonny Burrows
Preschool children were recently treated to a taste of Aboriginal culture as part of Naidoc Week commemorations.
Ryan Road Childcare and Swim School,...
Dough in the daily bread
For James Fisher, bread is life and should be treated accordingly. The Cannibal Creek Bakehouse owner explained his baking process to Casey Neill and...
Dramatic arrest goes viral
By Bonny Burrows
A dramatic arrest in Pakenham on Friday 7 July, during which a police officer drew his gun on a man believed to...
Council upholds reserve promise
By Bonny Burrows
Works are underway to uphold a 40-year-old council promise to use Deep Creek Reserve for recreational, not development purposes.
Cardinia Shire Council has...
Woman dies in Cockatoo crash
A woman has died and two others have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a two-car collision in Cockatoo on 9 July.
Police...
Loving family was his focus
Russell William Gardiner
Born: 7 November 1925
Died: 25 June 2017
A dairy farmer, a scout leader, a church elder, Russell Gardiner wore many hats during...
Strings sounds to Sydney
By Kyra Gillespie
Aspiring young musician from Pakenham - Year 8 student Grace Wu, who plays the violin - is one of 22 exceptional young...
Heart left in new home
By Bonny Burrows
“It was a bit of a shock, but that went quickly.”
When Swiss teenager Rosa Schnebli arrived in Pakenham for a 12-month Rotary...
Krasnadamskis set for AFL
Marcus Krasnadamskis was not on a Coates League list at the start of 2025.
Not until February did he even register to play local footy,...
