Kids’ leaders take the reins
By Bonny Burrows
At Officer Secondary College, students are taking the future of their school into their own hands.
As part of the school’s leadership team,...
Pakenham’s healthy hub
By Bonny Burrows
The highly-anticipated Pakenham Health Centre is expected to open next month.
The $6.2 million hub, located at Cardinia Shire Council’s old headquarters...
Disabled shot at jobs
By Bonny Burrows
Jobseekers with a disability will be given a fair chance at employment at St John of God Berwick Hospital.
The hospital and...
Cops on the trail of Ariel
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Angelo Ariel.
The 20-year-old is wanted for failing to appear in court for alleged theft from...
Alfresco art goes down well
Sunny weather brought the crowds to the recent Art in the Garden weekend.
Tom and Madge Slattery opened up their Pakenham home and garden for...
Transformer grass fire
A small grass fire was started from a transformer in Pakenham on Wednesday afternoon.
Four fire appliances were called to Bald Hill Road at 1.10pm...
White’s therapy is art
By Bonny Burrows
As a sufferer of chronic illness, Laura White knows the importance of medical research and donations.
So when the opportunity presented itself to...
Alcohol spirited away: witnesses wanted
Pakenham police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of alcohol from a Beaconsfield bottle shop in January.
The incident happened at the Princes Highway...
Hoons rev it up
By Bonny Burrows
An estimated 150 cars engaged in a mass “hoon” gathering at Pakenham’s Bate Close last week, jolting nearby residents from their sleep.
Police...
Kids will benefit from elite coaching
By David Nagel
Former Sydney football champion Barry Mitchell and respected golf professional Scott Laycock have thrown their support behind an exciting new...
Marygoons plan for their future
By Russell Bennett
More than 30 games - that’s how long it’s been since the Nar Nar Goon/Maryknoll first XI won a game.
The last time...
Double-storey homes ‘out of character’
By Bonny Burrows
The development of seven double-storey townhouses in a Berwick court would be “out of character”, according to residents.
A planning application for the...
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...
