More expensive market despite mixed quality
There were approximately 540 export and 400 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 200 head week-on-week at Pakenham’s Victorian Livestock Exchange.
The usual...
Kinder looks to diversity
Casey Childcare and Kindergarten saw a week of rich cultural celebrations during Cultural Diversity Week, including Harmony Day on Friday 21 March.
With almost 30...
Consultation query on pokies
By Bonny Burrows
An outraged Officer community may not be consulted on a proposal for a pub with 60 poker machines, just a few hundred...
High on the sky
When Helen Moses noticed an interesting cloud formation hanging above Pakenham last week, she knew she just needed to photograph it.
Ms Moses noticed...
State funds for gardens rejuvenation
By Helena Adeloju
Eastern Victoria Region MP Daniel Mulino announced $230,000 in funding for the Officer Primary School on Friday 24 March.
Mr Mulino made the...
Fans just not ‘appy’
By David Nagel
Not even the humble and much-loved footy record has survived the technological tsunami sweeping the world after the South East Football Netball...
Singer on show with big band
The Cardinia Civic Concert Band is giving visitors the chance to witness one of Australia’s most versatile performers.
Singer/actress Silvie Paladini will join the musicians...
Libraries read Easter stories
Casey Cardinia Libraries’ school holiday program will be jam-packed with free and budget-friendly activities for the kids.
Paper plane competitions, dance and play and an...
Arson attack leaves kids without playground
Two youths were interviewed on Tuesday 21 March in connection with the Pakenham Springs Primary School’s playground fire.
However, the playground remains out of bounds,...
Wide awake for appeal
Dressing gowns, onesies and boxer shorts were the uniform of choice at Nar Nar Goon Primary School recently as it hosted a pyjama day.
The...
Friendship group is brewing
By Bonny Burrows
Empowering women through social inclusion, connecting women through friendship - that’s the aim of a Friendship Café which will be opening soon...
Emerald in festive spirit
By Bonny Burrows
The quiet hills community of Emerald came to life on Sunday with the PAVE Festival’s Emerald FunFest 2017.
Community members, street performers and...
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,...
