Supply and prices up
THE supply of cattle at VLE Pakenham was almost double, which was due in part to the very hot conditions, but there was also...
Deliberately lit
By Melissa MeehanEMERALD and Avonsleigh faced its most significant bushfire threat since Black Saturday over the weekend, in a blaze police believe was deliberately...
Becci at home
By Bridget CookPAKENHAM teenager Becci Bourke is passionate about animals of all shapes and sizes.
From a very young age Becci has had a love...
The worst ever
Local resident and CFA member Kelly Hicks said last year’s fire season was the worst she had seen.By Melissa MeehanIN ALL HER years fighting...
Pony whisperer
Dinah Huyskens feeds some of the miniature ponies who sought refuge at her Pakenham South farm. 27221By Ben HopeAFTER witnessing the devastation of the...
Dream come true
By Kara IrvingYOUNG Shayanne Shoenmaker has always dreamed of patting a dolphin at Seaworld on the Gold Coast.
Last month her wish came true....
Mayor stands and fights
Former Cardinia Shire mayor Bill Pearson saw first-hand the fantastic work done by the CFA and emergency By Melissa MeehanFORMER Cardinia Shire mayor Bill...
Janet’s USAbound
TWENTY-year-old Bunyip woman, Janet Onley has been fortunate to secure a much coveted employment opportunity in America.
Janet who completed her studies at St. Thomas...
WGCA other grades
By Julian BayardCARDINIA has all but wrapped up top position in B Grade after a strong victory against Merinda Park.
The Bulls scored 5/175 chasing...
Furious over fallen powerline
Julie Buxton with son, Oliver, and horse, TJ, is furious her family was put to risk by a fallen power line.By Tania MartinA MOTHER...
John’s still serving
Emerald artist John Dudley has been named Cardinia Shire Senior Citizen of the Year. ...
Volunteer is still shocked
- Ben HopePAKENHAM resident Helen McRae is still shocked by the devastation of the 2009 fires and how close they came to the town....
2024 in Review: CCCA knuckling down with Knowles
Over the Christmas period, the Gazette’s sports team will be re-sharing some of the most popular stories from over the course of 2024.
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