Free soil too good to be true? It just might be
EPA is reminding Victorians that accepting free soil can end up costing them plenty unless they know exactly what is in it.
The warning comes...
Hot Rods and classics line High Street
Classic cars and hot rods lined High Street on Sunday as Berwick’s car enthusiasts meet for the last time of the year.
Berwick Breakfast Classic...
Santa makes special visit to Officer
Santa Claus made a special stop through Officer over the weekend as the festive spirit builds with Christmas around the corner.
Thanks to the Officer...
Festive racing spectacle
Pakenham Racing Club came alive on Saturday, 13 December, as thousands of racegoers gathered for the highly anticipated Ladbrokes Pakenham Cup Day. The event...
People in Profile: 40 years of service at Pakenham Secondary comes to an end
When she started teaching in the 1980s at Pakenham Secondary College, Jo-Anne Duggan did not expect to remain at the same school for her...
On the Land: Young riders galloping to the top
Imagination ran wild as young riders pushed themselves and their horses to the limits. From clever challenges to daring displays of skill, creativity was...
Fire fears mount
Residents are fearful after grass on a vacant block grew to shoulder height during the fire danger period, despite repeated complaints to Cardinia Shire...
Fire chiefs warn of electrical dangers
Victoria’s fire services are calling on households to keep the safety and maintenance of their electrical equipment and appliances top of mind.
Once a house...
It’s summer – time for a barbie
It’s summer, which means many things, but one of the best parts of the season is having a good old-fashioned Aussie barbecue.
The sizzle of...
Seven tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales
One sleep after Christmas comes the years ultimate shopping event - the boxing day sales.
Often the busiest shopping day in the year, it...
Lifeline prepares for influx over holidays
As Lifeline prepares for its busiest time of year, Australians are being encouraged to take time out to plan for how they will cope...
Cardinia crime shows no signs of improvement
Cardinia has seen a sharp rise in crime, with offences climbing 25.5 per cent to 10,264 in the year ending September 2025, according to...

















