Healthy competition
By DANIELLE GALVIN
AN allied health services precinct to rival the Monash Hospital is in the sights of Cardinia Shire CEO Garry McQuillan.
At his annual...
Candidates give a diluted display
By RUSSELL BENNETT
A LACK of any real focus on local issues marred a political forum last week at Emerald Secondary College.
A number of La...
Carlos proud to be Australian
Carlos Loyola, a 63-year-old Order of Australia medalist, started the Doveton Special Soccer School 20-years-ago this year, but he’s not interested in slowing down...
Pledge to halt the violence
By BRIDGET SCOTT
LAST week, a room full of men took a pledge, a pledge which would see them dedicate their time to improving the...
Heroic nerves of Steel
By NICOLE WILLIAMS
AN INNOCENT bath could have ended in disaster for Deb Steel, if not for the nerves of steel of her children. Nathan...
Family has a very special connection
By NICOLE WILLIAMS
FAMILIES who have a child with a life threatening condition need to know they aren’t alone - it can help them through.
The...
Living legacy
By DANIELLE GALVIN
A YOUNG Pakenham mum is keeping her namesake’s legacy alive in a bid to solve Victoria’s worst serial murders.
It’s been...
Samson is Leanne’s delight
By NICOLE WILLIAMS
SAMSON is four months old and goes everywhere with Leanne Muzzolini - to her workplace, shopping and even for her weekend coffee.
That’s...
Last goodbye
By DANIELLE GALVIN
AS slain Pakenham mother Kylie Blackwood was farewelled this week, Pakenham residents rallied together to prevent violence in the town.
Mourners overflowed from...
SES crews on their toes
PAKENHAM SES crews were kept busy on Friday as the area was thrashed with wild winds.
Andrew Graham, Pakenham SES Unit controller, said they went...
Aged care call out
By DANIELLE GALVIN
A FORMER Cardinia Shire Councillor is calling on the Pakenham shire offices to be turned into an aged care facility.
In a letter...
Murder most foul
By DANIELLE GALVIN
A PAKENHAM man may provide some clues in the hunt for Kylie Blackwood’s killer.
The resident who lives on Balmoral Way and did...
Following the family tree
The saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” perfectly captures Adrian Funston’s life—a story of steadfast dedication and community spirit inherited from...
