Alexandra’s international relations
By NICOLE WILLIAMS
WHEN Alexandra Brkljacic first visited Cambodia as a 15-year-old, she had no idea how the trip would change her life.
Four years later,...
Back on his home beat
By DANIELLE GALVIN
CARDINIA’S top cop is returning to his roots.
Graham Higginbotham is the new Acting Inspector at Pakenham Police Station but he won’t need...
Rent through roof
By NICOLE WILLIAMS
HIGH rent in High Street is putting added pressure on businesses renting office or retail space.
President of the Berwick Village Chamber of...
Murder mars town
By DANIELLE GALVIN
IF there was a moment in time when Pakenham lost its innocence, it was last Thursday afternoon.
Those are the words from real...
Homicide squad probes Pakenham woman’s death
By DANIELLE GALVIN and NICOLE WILLIAMS
A PAKENHAM mother of three was found dead in her home in a 'gruesome’ scene on Thursday afternoon.
The body...
Political football with education
By NICOLE WILLIAMS
PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd again called on Premier Denis Napthine to sign up to the Better School plan during a visit to...
Walking unaided
By NICOLE WILLIAMS
FOR SEVEN years of Bailey’s life, no one thought he would be able to walk unassisted. But after 16 surgeries, he is...
Scouts work for heritage badge
By DANIELLE GALVIN
THE fight to have the Pakenham Scout Hall heritage listed has "gained legs" following a letter of support from Cardinia Shire Council.
In...
Region can write own future
By NICOLE WILLIAMS
PREMIER Denis Napthine was presented with a locally made pen following his visit to Berwick last week, and guests encouraged him to...
Employment outlook improves
By DANIELLE GALVIN
IMPROVING employment opportunities for local people with all abilities is a reality after the official opening of Outlook Employment in Pakenham.
CEO of...
Flying high
By DANIELLE GALVIN AND NICOLE WILLIAMS
MONOMEITH could be set to soar following speculation the town could be home to Melbourne’s third major airport.
At a...
Talent is all around
ONE thing’s for sure - Casey’s got plenty of talent.
And the community has the opportunity to see some of the city’s finest home-grown talent...
Bunyip Under-16s win flag
Bunyip has been provided with a glistening beacon of hope after the club's under-16s claimed the Ellinbank and District Football League (EDFL) premiership on...
