Greens chart renewable course
By BEN CAMERON
IMPLEMENTING a state-based Renewable Energy Target would be warmly received by some sections of the Gembrook electorate, Greens candidate...
Teeing off for charity
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
A FULL course of 120 players enjoyed Upper Beaconsfield’s golf green for charity last week.
The Golf Challenge was held at...
Sweden-bound for floorball championships
By BEN CAMERON
A PAKENHAM carpenter has left for Sweden to represent the nation in one of the world’s fastest growing sports.
James Parnall...
Agistment spells high care
Briarwood Farm at Cora Lynn, which is owned and managed by Lisa and Gavin McMaster, attracted many Women on Farm West Gippsland members to...
Plan for livestock evacuation
With the fire season approaching, now is the time to update and practice household and farm fire plans, including how livestock, horses and pets...
Market falls as prices rise
There were approximately 750 export and 500 young cattle penned this week at VLE Pakenham, representing a decrease of 80 head week-on-week.
The usual buying...
Green lights turn on
By BEN CAMERON
Pollution emissions savings from green power usage by Cardinia Shire residents and businesses equated to more than 2000 cars being...
Numbers down as yard firms
The Fat Sale at Baw Baw Livestock Exchange, Warragul, contained fewer numbers with prices remaining relatively firm on the previous week as some categories...
Club is vehicle to fund firefight
WITH the fire season fast approaching, the Rotary Club of Emerald and District has joined the campaign to raise funds for an important new...
Firm stance to support women
CARDINIA Shire Council has confirmed its stance that its staff will not tolerate violence against women in any shape or form. Members from its...
Healthcare gets vital boost
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
CARDINIA Shire Council’s former Pakenham office will be transformed into a multi-million dollar care facility.
The $8.1 million Pakenham Ambulatory Care...
Red Knights ride in
By RUSSELL BENNETT
THE roar of 200 motorbikes could be heard around Warragul on Saturday as Charlie’s Ride came to town.
They came from...
Support becomes entitlement
There is a moment many community organisations reach, often without realising it, a point when support quietly shifts into expectation, and gratitude is replaced...
