All’s pacific
LAKESIDE Pakenham has been recognised for its commitment to providing social, environmental and physical wellbeing to residents, workers and visitors by securing Pacific Safe...
Young given food for thought
By Emma Sun
COCKATOO Primary School recently held a World Vision Day to teach the children about less fortunate countries.
The school has been sponsoring children...
Three line up for mayor’s chair
THE next mayor of the Cardinia Shire will be decided on Monday night in what could be a three-horse race.
Central Ward councillors George...
Carols on again
LAKESIDE Pakenham will hold Carols by Candlelight at the amphitheatre behind the Cardinia Cultural Centre.
The carols will be held from 7pm on Sunday...
Balmes takes up the baton- Cr Shar Balmes was named the new mayor of...
By Lia BichelA UNANIMOUS decision on Monday night saw Four Oaks Ward Councillor Shar Balmes named the new mayor of Casey.
Cr Balmes will take...
Floods ravage towns
By Jade LawtonFROGS ruled the bowling green, furniture floated down the street and teenagers reportedly swam in over-flowing drains after a huge downpour on...
A top night of awards, farewells
KOOWEERUP Secondary College Year 12 staff, family and friends gathered at Cardinia Cultural Centre on Thursday 18 November to mark the end of another...
Zac zaps young idol
By Nicole WilliamsNOT much can render a teenage girl speechless … but meeting her favourite celebrity might do the trick.
Fourteen-year-old Brooke Collins met Charlie...
Elusive sambar caught in print
By Jade Lawton
MIKE Harrison has spent decades researching the life and habits of the mysterious sambar deer.
His Tonimbuk property backs on to the...
They’re clean freaks- Karen and Kelvin Rees take pride in keeping the streets clean,...
By Emma SunON most days, Kelvin J.W. Rees can be seen down Main Street cleaning up rubbish. He may only have one arm, but...
Call to steer clear of disabled parking
CASEY Council has reminded residents to avoid parking in disabled car parking spaces in the hectic lead-up to Christmas.
City of Casey manager Community...
Year of fine food
GIPPSLAND Food Company reached a historic milestone on Monday, celebrating its first birthday.
Simplot acquired the Pakenham business from Nestle last year and has...
Art shines light on domestic violence
The White Ribbon Art Gallery is inviting the community to a special fundraising dinner on Friday, 5 December 2025, at the Emerald Hills Hub,...
