Party day at Millhaven
PAKENHAM Aged Care's Millhaven Hostel has celebrated its 19th birthday.
Residents, family and staff gathered last week to celebrate the milestone with cake and...
Speaking up on change
THE need for communication strategies to help regional communities respond to the growing challenge of climate change was the subject of a two-day workshop...
Snippets from Kooweerup
THE Kooweerup Township Committee has asked the Cardinia Shire to redefine the criteria for Australia Day Award nominations. At their meeting, the committee...
Glenn emerges from the flames
IN 33 years, the average person will have their fair share of memorable moments. But for a CFA veteran like Glenn Coster, three decades...
New blood for Kooweerup
By Melissa MeehanAFTER 12 years at the helm of the Kooweerup Township Committee, president Ray Brown has stepped aside, making way for new president...
Two and a half wits
- Justin RobertsonWHAT has happened to TV comedy? Tuesday nights at 7.30pm on Channel 9 have fast become a complete bore. Stop hiding...
Growing passion
By Emma SunAVID gardener Val Anzin keeps herself busy in her Dewhurst garden of nearly half a hectare.
A self-confessed plant enthusiast, Val said gardening...
Mow, mow, mow, Merry Christmas
RON Valentine has the Christmas spirit.
Mr Valentine, 73, has mowed “Merry Xmas 2010” in big letters into the grass on his farm in Officer...
Bek buoyed over Boyd – Bek said she was the happiest she has ever...
By Lia BichelAFTER a tumultuous year of nightmares, operations, and rehab stemming from a horror crash, Bek Bishop is the happiest she has ever...
A green Christmas
CHRISTMAS decorations in Lakeside Pakenham will have a distinctly green theme this year.
Residents are encouraged to adorn their houses with the environment in...
Racing couple par excellence
By Nicole WilliamsTHE Evans name may not be a household name, but if you follow motorsport, it would not be the first time you...
Low-life thieves
WELL those thieving, low-life dirtbags in Cockatoo are at it again - this time stealing a trailer from right out front of my house.
They...
Civic band honours the late Lyn Stephenson
The Cardinia Civic Concert Band's recent performance was a bittersweet moment marked by an exciting guest, while many paid tribute to the late Lyn...
