Emerald and Pakenham Libraries secures grant for CCTV upgrade
Cardinia Shire Libraries in Emerald and Pakenham have received $10,223 grant as part of the Victorian Government’s latest Living Libraries Infrastructure Program to enhance...
CCTV captures grinch stealing Main Street Christmas tree
Less than a week after Main Street was graced with Christmas decorations, a Grinch has attempted to ruin the festive spirit by stealing a...
Bondi terror attack: urgent call for blood centre
Residents are urging the Victorian Government to establish a local and permanent blood donation centre in the wake of the terror attack in Sydney.
The...
KWR Netball Club save season with funding victory for courts upgrade
Almost a year after enraging a local netball club by reneging on promised funding, Cardinia Shire Council has awarded an almost $1 million contract...
Cardinia Life, Lang Lang Bypass top key projects agenda
The Lang Lang truck bypass, Cardinia Life redevelopment and sealing dirt roads have topped the list of major priorities for the council’s agenda for...
Grieving family urges reform
The Pakenham family of Jacob Van Lieshout, 34, is calling for urgent changes to mental health and housing systems after he was found dead...
Vaccine promise after teen tragedy
Since the death of Beaconsfield teenager Levi Syer in September, the state government has confirmed the chief health officer has been asked to review...
Pakenham farewells Lefty
Last week, Pakenham mourned the passing of local legend Kelvin “Lefty” Rees, best known as Main Street’s loyal sweeper.
A funeral service was held on...
Be enraged but not misguided
People are right to be shocked by the events at Bondi Beach last Sunday evening.
They are right to be appalled at the vicious attack...
Building approvals concern
Cardinia Shire Council, at its Monday night meeting, will hear from Westernport Ward councillor Trudi Paton, who has lodged a notice of motion to...
‘Heinous’ and ‘horrific’, community reacts to Bondi terror attack
People across many cultures and faiths have condemned the Bondi terror attack against the Jewish community, which has resulted in the death of 16...
Compelled by love, youth raise funds
Ending the year with some good cheer and kindness, a group of young Rotarians from Emerald have raised funds for an international charity, showing...
2025 In Review – Berwick College gold rush
Pride and satisfaction permeated through morning assembly at Berwick College recently as the school celebrated the achievements of one of the best Basketball Academies...
