Looking back through the archives
50 years to 1976
More than 100 years ago Wilheilm Cristian Ludwick Finck and his wife Hannah, and their family of seven children, migrated to...
Macclesfield conservationist awarded OAM
Macclesfield conservationist Alan David Clayton has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for service to conservation,...
Langwarrin CFA veteran Andrew Garth Johnson awarded Australian Fire Service Medal
Veteran CFA firefighter Andrew Garth Johnson has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal as part of the Australia Day Honours.
Before moving to Drouin...
Australia Day in action
Officer City Club celebrated Australia Day on 26 January with a community BBQ, collaborating with several local sports clubs. President Radmila Dyson said the...
La Trobe celebrates local heroes
Australia Day celebrations in La Trobe shone a spotlight on local community heroes, recognising individuals and organisations who have made a real difference across...
Last holiday splash
As school holidays near their end, families and children gathered at the Garfield Swimming Pools to make the most of the summer weather. Over...
Kooweerup honours locals on Australia Day
Australia Day in Kooweerup was another excellent celebration, uniquely honouring the next generation alongside a special Citizen of the Year.
The annual gathering at the...
Lang Lang celebrates local citizens
The town of Lang Lang has a strong community despite its small size, and that fact is always on display during its Australia Day...
Liberal Party members left puzzled by candidate hopeful’s alleged AI image with Jess Wilson,...
A former Liberal candidate for Pakenham, hopeful of being preselected again this year, has puzzled colleagues after placing an allegedly AI-generated image of himself...
Robb Evans is Cardinia Shire’s 2026 Citizen of the Year
An honour born of tragedy, Pakenham resident Robb Evans has been named Cardinia Citizen of the Year for his ongoing support of young people...
Emerald recognised as haven of the arts
Emerald is a haven for the arts, and that passion has been given well-deserved recognition at Cardinia’s Australia Day awards.
The Emerald Arts Society won...
Mother takes torch, named Senior Citizen of the Year
A lifetime of quiet compassion has been brought into the spotlight, with longtime volunteer Maureen Timms named 2026 Senior Citizen of the Year at...
Looking back through the archives
50 years to 1976
More than 100 years ago Wilheilm Cristian Ludwick Finck and his wife Hannah, and their family of seven children, migrated to...
