Homeless are showered with gifts of giving
On Monday, a mobile shower for the homeless charity that operates in the south-east celebrated one year of giving a little dignity back to...
Golden ticket winner claims prize at last
By Bonny Burrows
The hunt for the lucky local TattsLotto winner has come to an end.
After 81 days of suspense and rechecking of tickets,...
Author’s hometown adventure
By Bonny Burrows
When finding inspiration for his latest book, Jim Connelly looked no further than his childhood.
The former Garfield boy had fond memories of...
Battle of minds in town
By Bonny Burrows
Chess enthusiasts from a dozen schools including local ones united in Pakenham recently for the ultimate battle of minds.
At the Casey Cardinia...
Plan to tackle parking squeeze
By Bonny Burrows
Cardinia Shire Council has taken the first steps to improving car parking in booming Beaconsfield.
At 20 March’s council meeting, councillors adopted the...
Road works in the works
Motorists can expect long delays on Kooweerup-Longwarry Road as road maintenance begins.
Works include the total rebuilt of the road, which is described as being...
Vealers lead the way
There was an increase of 200 head last week for the fat sale at Baw Baw Livestock Exchange and most of the increase was...
Mechanical fault sparks fire
CFA firefighters were called to a home in Martin Place in Pakenham when a neighbour reported a car on fire in a drive way...
Cut above the rest for a friend
By Helena Adeloju
A friend’s experience of alopecia and struggle with self-esteem inspired St Margaret’s year 12 student Lauren Herbert to donate her hair and...
They come from far and wide
Warrook Farm in Monomeith is attracting international visitors with its wide collection of animals and century-old homestead. Mark Maley introduced CASEY NEILL to the...
What a night for the gold, white and blue
By Russell Bennett
More than almost any other sport, footy has a real sense of theatre.
Inverloch Kongwak coach Ben Soumilas and younger brother Andy both...
Cobras are ready to strike
By Russell Bennett
Cora Lynn enters the first season of the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition as a three-time reigning premier but with the first...
Pakenham driver set for tunnel opening
The Metro Tunnel is set to open in less than two weeks and Pakenham’s Mark Godden is set to be among the first drivers...
