Award for disability advocate
Disability rights advocate Patricia ‘Trisha’ Malowney may not live locally, but her service to the Pakenham’s disabled community, among others, has earned her a...
Cafe firebombed
By Helena Adeloju
Police are investigating after a fire at the Heritage Springs Cafe in Pakenham which caused the shopping centre to remain closed on...
June is officially an outstanding community member
By Helena Adeloju
June Wright’s long service to youth through her involvement with Scouting has been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia...
Katie shares her heart-felt story
By Helena Adeloju
Beaconhills College Pakenham Year 3 student, Katie Harris, who has congenital heart disease, addressed her schoolmates at a special assembly to mark...
Top honour for Peter Rowse
Medal of the Order of Australia recipient Peter Rowse has long been involved in his local community, holding various roles in Christian church organisations....
Home gift for mums, bubs
By Bonny Burrows
More of Cardinia’s young mothers at risk of homelessness will now have a place to call home, thanks to the generous donation...
Giving you a peace of his mind
War Machine
Netflix
Director David Michod, best-known for Animal Kingdom and The Rover, simply appears to have bitten off more than he can chew with this...
Best in Berwick
By Helena Adeloju
Berwick Auto Electrics and Mechanical has been recognised as Victoria’s best auto electrical dealership.
The 2017 VACC Industry Awards were held at The...
Small tales and true
Hamish and Andy’s True Stories,
Channel Nine, Monday, 7.30pm
As John Lennon once said, everyone has their own little story.
As a journalist you quickly learn that...
History-making grand final
“I was already targeted that day and if I’d have stayed in that pack I’ve got no doubt that I wouldn’t have played another...
Bravery under pressure
By Helena Adeloju
A Pakenham primary school girl who called triple zero and helped her mother until paramedics arrived has been awarded for her courageous...
Megane drives Renault push
By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring
Renault is continuing its strong marketing push in Australia by adding sedan and station wagon variants of its Megane.
The...
Native oasis to make first public opening
A new, expertly crafted garden full of natives in full bloom this spring is opening to the public for the very first time. Once...
