No refund amid Funtastic Gymnastics closure
Families are facing a second blow after the abrupt closure of Funtastic Gymnastics in Berwick, with promised refunds for November classes still unpaid.
Parents...
RSL escape eviction
The Kooweerup RSL has been given unexpected relief, with the owner of its building confirming the planned sale has fallen through. The group no...
The bet’s on Brett: four-time mayor looks to year ahead
A new council plan, a fragile budget and an upcoming State Election are among the many challenges Cardinia Shire Council has to tackle in...
Pakenham loses ‘Lefty’
Pakenham legend Kelvin “Lefty” Rees, best known as Main Street’s loyal sweeper, has passed away.
Mr Rees died on Monday 10 November. He leaves fond...
‘Housemate from hell’s’ three-month tirade exposed
It started with an evicted housemate in Clyde North hurling eggs at a garage door, but ended with fire being set to a home...
Christmas lights up
Locals sent in images of their impressive Christmas lights.
Time to explore Christmas lights in Pakenham
Step aside Vaughan Court, Heritage Springs’ residents are stepping up their game!
With Christmas lights in full swing, locals are being urged to explore the...
Pakenham Carols delights once more
Despite patchy weather, the Pakenham Christmas Carols was another success, maintaining its firm position as a staple of the local festive season.
An effort made...
Police presence set to be bolstered at Fountain Gate Shopping Centre
Over the next three months, Victoria Police will bolster patrols and Protective Services Officers at four metropolitan shopping centres, including Westfield Fountain Gate.
It comes...
Ensuring Christmas is spent together
Christmas is a joyous time, but it cannot be forgotten that it can also be a tough time for others, and each year community...
Levi Syer’s plea hits parliament
More than 37,000 signatures demanding the Meningococcal B vaccine be made free were delivered to Victoria Parliament on Wednesday morning by the mother, schoolmates,...
Cuddly critters arrive for Christmas
Cuddly critters have arrived just in time for Christmas, thanks to the efforts of Pakenham Purls member Michele Ashworth.
On Thursday 4 December, Michele donated...
Dumped rubbish costing ratepayers hundreds of thousands
Illegally dumped rubbish is costing Cardinia Shire ratepayers almost $500k a year as costs have significantly soared since 2020.
During 2020-21, the cost to council...
