New Vice-Chancellor commences
Federation University Australia welcomed its new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Helen Bartlett, who took up her position on Monday 1 May.
Federation University has a campus in...
Bandanna bandit
Two friends were relaxing at home when a burglar wearing a green/ grey hoodie and a bandanna over his face entered their Pakenham home...
Something fishy
Something fishy was definitely afoot when a Pakenham resident woke to a loud bang at 4am and found a fishing sinker in their toilet...
Dazzling diversity on display
Held on the last weekend in May, the Pakenham Art Show has something for everyone.
President Jillian Ronald said the diversity of the art on...
Scrap over metal recycling plant
By Bonny Burrows
Maryknoll residents are fighting a proposal for a transfer station at their town’s “gateway”.
Cardinia Shire Council has received an application from Treeline...
First and last with the news
By Bonny Burrows
The small town of Bunyip will soon be without a newsagency after the proprietors decided to close up and go travelling.
Joe and...
Spirit of Warragul hits the tracks
By Helena Adeloju
Commuters at Pakenham railway station may catch a glimpse of a century-old steam train chugging by on its way to a Warragul...
Foundation looks to future
The Casey Cardinia Foundation has been concentrating on a bit of succession planning of late.
With a few directors heading into enforced retirement next year,...
Memories are made of dunking your teacher
Pakenham Secondary College is preparing to toast its 50th birthday and is inviting all past teachers and students to join in the celebrations.
The school...
Wrapped up in love for quilts
By Helena Adeloju
When Cheryl Billing Smith decided to sew a quilt as a 21st birthday gift, she had no idea that it would become...
Challenge for a cause
By Helena Adeloju
This year’s Very Special Kid’s Treadmill Challenge will raise money to continue supporting Berwick’s Ritchie family as well as other families that...
Cash hope for anti-violence policies
By Bonny Burrows
Cardinia Shire Council has said it was “encouraged” by the State Budget’s $1.9 billion package to address family violence Victoria-wide.
The cash, announced...
Gippsland Power appoint boys coach for 2026 season
Kris Pendlebury has been announced as boys coach of talent pathway club Gippsland Power for the 2026 season.
Pendlebury has coached Mornington Peninsula Football Netball...
