Outer urban farming protection endorsed
GIPPSLAND’s agribusiness body has endorsed a new State Government report that finds outer-urban farming needs protecting.
Agribusiness Gippsland Inc (AGI) has praised the findings of...
Goon’s phone credit
By Melissa MeehanA DEAL between the Cardinia Shire Council and Telstra will see the Nar Nar Goon Reserve Committee receive $100,000 over the next...
A sporting life
obituary
Margaret Anderson
Born: 31 December 1938
Died: 12 July 2010
A MINUTE’S silence was held for a woman sorely missed at last weekend’s footy match...
Historical meet
THE BERWICK- Pakenham Historical Society will hold their general meeting on Friday 6 August from 8pm.
The speaker at the August meeting will be...
Stirring the possum in the USA
By Tania MartinFOUR Beaconhills College students have gone global in their campaign to help save the Leadbeater’s Possum.
Up against the odds, twins Ellie and...
Pay your rates… or pay dearly
CARDINIA residents be warned… pay your rates on time or suffer the consequences.
A number of residents contacted the Gazette last week to complain...
Tina’s two hats – clown, president
By Melissa MeehanSHE’S best known for clowning around, and Tina McInerney won’t change that – even after taking on the role of President of...
Baw Baw bullocks sell to strong demand
LAST week’s Fat Sale on Wednesday at Baw Baw Livestock Exchange, Warragul, saw a yarding of 475 head, which contained 81 quality bullocks that...
Chaos on the trains
By Danny ButtlerMORNING train services on the Pakenham line were thrown into chaos yesterday (Tuesday) after a power failure at Southern Cross station.
Commuters were...
Writing for fire victims
COCKATOO Neighbourhood House invites people who went through Ash Wednesday to participate in a free course to hone skills of creative writing.
Participants will...
A fiery evening
A COMBINED 335 years of firefighting service was recognised in Monomeith last week at the Lang Lang Fire Brigade’s award presentation night.
Over 100 members,...
Zumba classes
GET FIT. Start Zumba classes on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.
A free and yummy community lunch is on Monday 9 August at...