Hard on the home front
Sacrifice and hardship wasn’t confined to the battlefields during the Great War.
They did it pretty tough at home as well - and few communities...
Credit card theft probed
Police are investigating the theft of a wallet and credit cards in Pakenham on 26 March.
Police report the items were stolen from a...
Tributes flow
By Helena Adeloju
Police and Cardinia Life have paid tribute to a colleague and friend after Pakenham Upper resident Sergeant Ken Rich died tragically in...
They will remember them
By Russell Bennett
The scenes at Gembrook last time the hometown Brookers faced off against neighbouring rival Emerald were, simply, unprecedented.
Just days earlier, on 30...
Quality down in firm market
There were approximately 125 cows and five bulls penned representing a decrease of 80 head week-on-week.
The usual buying group was present and operating...
This winner likes $1m Mondays
By Helena Adeloju
There is a new millionaire in Berwick thanks to a lucky lotto win earlier this month.
It was no case of Mondayitis for...
Sikhs mark New Year
By Helena Adeloju
A Sikh historical and religious New Year’s festival will be celebrated for the first time in Cardinia this month.
The event will be...
Renault’s tweak and sparkle
By Vani Naidoo, Marque Motoring
Renault has spruced up the design of this fourth-generation Megane, dropped the price and tweaked the drive in the hope...
Police on Easter hunt for poor driving
The state-wide police Operation Nexus, which began over the Easter long weekend, will target local school zones as students return from Easter holidays.
Pakenham police...
Club is new home to fresh cooking
By Rebecca Skilton
Newly appointed executive chef Adrian Van Keulen is bringing a fresh new look to the face of Pakenham Racing’s dining experience.
Beginning...
Climbing for a cause
By Helena Adeloju
Local climbers will scale almost a quarter of the height of Mt Everest by hand next week to raise money for a...
Sporty solution to youth crime
By Bonny Burrows
Young people from Australian backgrounds are “much more” highly represented in local crime statistics than those from African or Afghani descent, according...
Art shines light on domestic violence
The White Ribbon Art Gallery is inviting the community to a special fundraising dinner on Friday, 5 December 2025, at the Emerald Hills Hub,...
