Admired Mama leads by example
Once there was a Mama who was grappling through the challenges of life. Now, she has become a beacon of hope for hundreds of...
Firefighting legend awarded for half a century of service
Longtime firefighter known as “mother” in the Pakenham Upper Brigade, Lisa Hicks has been honoured this Australia Day for almost 50 years of service...
Firefighting legend awarded for half a century of service
Longtime firefighter known as “mother” in the Pakenham Upper Brigade, Lisa Hicks has been honoured this Australia Day for almost 50 years of service...
Tiger army pounces on Beaconsfield
Richmond may look like a different side this year but the same old tiger army came to Beaconsfield for a day in the yellow...
Jack’s corner – Making every Parkrun morning special
Parkrun is advertised online as ‘a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate’, but it is truly so much...
Talk n Dawdle returns
Talk n Dawdle group has kicked off, meeting weekly on Wednesday at 10am.
The Talk n Dawdle started in early 2023, thanks to Ricci Webster's...
Tree hazard ignored by council
A group of neighbours in Pakenham are urging the council to remove or trim hazardous trees and branches that have been falling onto properties...
A Life of Service
In an era where retirement is often seen as the ultimate goal, Pakenham’s John Alfred Russell is proving that purpose and passion can be...
Capturing the swamp’s hidden charms
The Kooweerup swamp has many hidden charms, you only need the patience to see it. Bayles local Sue Davies has spent many years now...
Declan honoured as inspirational leader
Cockatoo’s Declan Kruzicevic-King proves that the kids are alright with his extensive work in the community earning him the title of Cardinia’s Young Citizen...
Hills MND fight wins Event of the Year
2024’s Hills MND Big Freeze has been named the Event of the Year after starting as a family initiative with small goals to a...
Senior citizen of the year
Emerald’s Magda Lane was recognised as the 2025 Senior Citizen of the Year by Cardinia Shire Council.
The Senior Citizen of the Year Award goes...
Repairs begin at Cardinia Life
Cardinia Shire Council has confirmed repairs are underway at Cardinia Life following ongoing community complaints about cold pool water and changeroom temperatures.
Concerns about the...
