First chance to look back
A MEMORABLE event celebrating the past was held at St Patrick’s Primary School last month.
On Saturday 30 August, current principal Mick O’Brien, Fr Bernard...
Scout march is cause for hope
By LIA SPENCER
THE death of a beloved Scout troop leader last year has prompted the beginning of a major event in Kooweerup.
Light the Night,...
Rail crossing no priority
By BEN CAMERON
THE $5m duplication of McGregor Road north of the railway line is expected to be completed by Cardinia Shire Council by June...
Our pillars of Anzac
By RUSSELL BENNETT
EMERALD’S exciting Anzac Walk project has taken another step forward with the release of the plan’s drawings and a mock-up of how...
People power
By BEN CAMERON
With Cardinia’s population projected to break the 120,000 barrier within seven years, Central Ward councillor Kate Lempriere hopes a decent portion of...
Traders slam ‘danger’ structure plan
By BEN CAMERON
Beaconsfield traders say that changes under a proposed structure plan for the town would be dangerous for the town’s kinder kids.
The Beaconsfield...
Sugar birthday babies are so sweeet!
THERE were a few laughs, some tears and a huge mess when these little cherubs met on the weekend.
A Pakenham mothers' group decided...
All smiles for their night of nights
By BRIDGET COOK
THE Rotary Club of Casey made dreams come true on the weekend by giving people with a disability the chance to take...
It’s onwards and upwards for principal Paul
By BRIDGET SCOTT
ONE of St Francis Xavier College's (SFX) biggest assets will part from the school at the end of this year, with both...
When push comes to shove
By BEN CAMERON
GEMBROOK MP Brad Battin has defended East West Link protestors’ right to protest despite his wife being “pushed and shoved” outside a...
Daring to dream
By MELISSA MEEHAN
HE is the life of the party and always good for a laugh, it would be hard to believe that nine-year-old Tjitjin...
The greatest accolade
By BRIDGET SCOTT
ONE of Cardinia’s most community-minded residents has described a Life Governorship of Outlook as his "greatest community achievement."
Last week, Brian Paynter was...
Fire station needs community support
Brandi Richardson has called Bayles home for 23 years. When she saw a concerning social media post from her local bridge, she knew she...
