Neighbours unite after house fire
Just weeks before Christmas, a fire destroyed the home of JD and Troy Bourke in Bunyip, leaving them and their children to rebuild their...
From magic carpets to meaningful classrooms: what does It mean to be Australian?
This week we had the joy of attending my nephew’s (Dad’s grandson's) end-of-year school production at Carwatha College.
The theme?
Aladdin and Jasmine travel exploring the...
About Town: SES Officer celebrates first birthday
SES Officer's first birthday
SES Officer celebrated their first birthday on Sunday, marking a busy first year for the new unit.
Starting in December last year...
Young mum dies waiting transplant
A young Drouin mother who spent decades battling the relentless complications of Type 1 diabetes has died while waiting for a lifesaving kidney–pancreas transplant.
Tania...
Greg Lynn wins appeal, court orders murder retrial
Airline pilot Greg Lynn has won his appeal against his conviction for allegedly murdering camper Carol Clay.
In a unanimous decision on 11 December, Court...
Desperate plea from artists
The Berwick Artists Society has been fostering creativity and community spirit for over 33 years, but its members are calling for a purpose-built arts...
Awards Inspire Student Success
Ron and Sylva Cameron lived on a property in Toomuc Valley for many years where they had an orchard growing soft...
Garfield’s Christmas Fest is back
The annual ‘Garfield Christmas Festival’ is back for another year and is bigger than ever!
Garfield will again be filled with festive spirit as the...
Bitter-sweet Christmas for hit-and-run victims
A local act of generosity has brought a glimmer of hope to a family still recovering from a horrifying hit-and-run collision in Narre Warren.
Nicolette’s...
Festive season begins
The Berwick Artists Society wrapped up a vibrant year of creativity with a lively Christmas party on Saturday, 6 December, bringing members together to...
New mental health centre announced for Cardinia
The state government has announced the opening of a new mental health centre in Cardinia as part of seven new Mental Health and Wellbeing...
St John auxiliary marks long legacy of support
St John of God Berwick Hospital Auxiliary recently held their Christmas lunch to mark continued support over several decades.
On Wednesday 26 November, the auxiliary...
‘Saint Ian’ march to title in Big Bash tournament at Garfield
Garfield Bowling Club recently hosted the Summer Edition of its two Big Bash tournaments for the season.
Sponsored by Carpet Court in Pakenham, the Big...
