Peacock sighting a red herring
HOPE that a missing peacock might make it home for Christmas is fading after sightings at Bunyip proved to be a case of mistaken...
Councillors clash over mayoral car
Paul DunlopCARDINIA’S mayoral car was at the centre of a verbal clash last week between Cardinia councillors Doug Hamilton and Bill Ronald.
Cr Ronald reacted...
This is cultural vandalism
OFFICIAL and owner neglect is about the only explanation for a move to get rid of the Old Coach House at Kenilworth Avenue, Beaconsfield.
Vandalism...
Ban credit hustling: Plea
By Paul Dunlop
ALARM at the number of families drowning in debt has prompted a Pakenham financial counselor to call for the banning of unsolicited...
Sleeping giant a pot of gold
By Paul Dunlop
A POT of gold sits at the end of the rainbow for thirsty travellers exploring the attractions of the hills around Pakenham.
Pine...
Volunteers’ spirit forged in flames
By Paul Dunlop
FIREFIGHTERS have answered the call to help battle some of the worst fires in the state’s history.
Country Fire Authority volunteers from brigades...
Sexy Chevy is Ross’ passion
By Marc McGowan
PAKENHAM Automatics owner Ross Jansz readily admits that cars are in his blood and have been since he was born.
His father, Frank,...
Child safety warning
PEOPLE have been asked not to leave children alone in cars for any length of time and to never leave little children alone near...
Club ends year in the garden
BERWICK Ladies Probus Club enjoyed an endofyear morning tea in the Wilson Botanic rose garden on Tuesday, 12 December.
Coordinator Gay de Leur, one of...
Cocktails end chamber’s year
CHRISTMAS was in the air during the final Berwick Chamber of Commerce meeting for 2006.
Members reflected on the past year and looked forward with...
Maroons show tons of talent
A MAIDEN century of 158 by Nyora Bgrade’s Nick Fairbank and a massive 156 by Brenton Hackett highlighted their side’s massive 455 for the...
Hair today, still hair tomorrow
Few men who grew up in Berwick would not have been to Les Jones for a haircut. His barbershop in High Street is as...
Pair charged after Nar Nar Goon CFA ram raid
Police have charged a 33-year-old Pakenham man and a 30-year-old Pakenham woman with a string of offences following a ram raid at a fire...
