Glad to be alive
Berwick's Robert Bailey is looking forward to Christmas after he survived a horrific accident earlier this year. 58089 Picture: Stewart ChambersBy Lia Bichel
AFTER twice...
Car hits grader
By Jade LawtonA YOUNG woman was lucky to escape unharmed when her Toyota Corolla collided with a council grader on Thewlis Road, Pakenham recently.
According...
Mannequins bagged
By Jade LawtonNUDE mannequins placed outside a Beaconsfield fashion outlet have caused a stir, with Cardinia Shire Council ordering their owner to cover up.
Colette...
Tussle at 10,000 feet
By Lia BichelDOZENS of people gathered at the Tooradin Airport on the weekend to compete in round two of a three-weekend round robin competition...
Tips of the trade
WHILE talking to many experienced skydivers before my giant leap, I asked them to share with me some tips to make sure I got...
Falling for skydiving
By Lia BichelI REMEMBER when I was young and my parents took me to an amusement park. I think I rode the big red...
Jumbo endeavour
Pakenham mother Cathy Scollo has had her first children's book published, 'Rara the cheeky little elephant'.By Nicole WilliamsFOR Cathy Scollo an elephant in Thailand...
The lion sleeps tonight
It's always sad to see a great tusker of the written word finally lay his mighty head down in the elephant's graveyard of old...
Why they do it
By Lia BichelSKYDIVING isn't for everyone.
Some people like to keep their feet on the ground and watch from the sidelines, while others throw caution...
A draining
By Jade LawtonHEAVY rainfall last month left Tynong underwater and residents wanting answers.
Railway Avenue, which sits at the bottom of the hill, became a...
Restaurant green light
By Jade LawtonCentral Ward councillors Brett Owen and Collin Ross spoke against the application, saying the restaurant would put more pressure on Beaconsfield's limited...
Top 10 albums of 2010
As the year continues to wind down it's high time we unleash the albums that made an impact this year. In the past 12...
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...
