Who will have the final say?
By Russell Bennett
Pakenham’s Toomuc Reserve could be in the mix to host the inaugural grand final of the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition (WGFNC)...
Chill in the air as temperatures reach 110-year low
By Kyra Gillespie
Residents were left shivering over the weekend as the region was hit by its coldest weather in 110 years.
The temperature dropped to...
On track to help Windermere
By Garry Howe
Former Richmond champion and AFL media commentator Matthew Richardson has signed up to walk the Kokoda Track in a quest to help...
Richo enjoys the personal challenge
The prospect of walking the iconic Kokoda Track to help in the battle against family violence immediately appealed to former Richmond champion Matthew Richardson.
The...
Waxing lyrical about brand change
An Officer-based wax manufacture is changing its name to better align with its business objectives.
Adam and Eve Wax will now be known as Jax...
The Gazette is still the best
It’s official - the Pakenham-Berwick Gazette is still Australia’s best community newspaper.
The Gazette was judged Best Newspaper in its category (under 30,000 circulation) at...
Campaigner wins free mail redress
By Bonny Burrows
Local domestic violence advocate Kristy McKellar has teamed up with Australia Post to launch a national initiative protecting women and children fleeing...
Taking action where it counts
By Kyra Gillespie
Graphic designer turned full-time mum, carer, and disability advocate Berwick’s Michelle Jankovic has covered so much ground in a short space of...
In the right head space for fitness
By Bonny Burrows
A family-friendly fund-raiser will support youth mental health while promoting physical activity.
Organised by local businesses My Time, Fitness for Wellbeing and South...
Kind and caring doctor from the old school
By Bonny Burrows
As put by his family, the world would be a much nicer place if it had more people like Dr Orrie (William...
Well known and loved
Jan Pieter Van Steensel
Born: 02.08.1926
Died: 24.06.2017
Jan Pieter Van Steensel was born on 2 August 1926 in the town called Hoogvliet in Holland.
He was...
Teachers’ sign gets a gold star
At Kooweerup Primary School it’s not just the students looking forward to school holidays - it’s also the teachers.
School staff placed this humorous letter...
Iona on verge of big upset
168 runs and 19 wickets.
It was a hectic first day of action between Iona and Drouin, with the winless cellar dwellers well positioned to...
