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Women take a stand
By Jade LawtonSEPTEMBER 11, 2001 was Sherene Hassan’s darkest day.
Speaking at Westpac’s International Women’s Day brunch in Casey last week, the vice-president of the...
Cow girl nun’s stellar work
By Bridget BradyTHEY call her the cow girl nun who inspired Australians with her courage and determination, but Sister Stella Ettadu is humble about...
Vealers sell strongly in quality market
TOP quality head and rising prices made for a good sale at Baw Baw Livestock Exchange, Warragul, last Wednesday, with 58 competing for the...
Break leads to price rise
A BREAK of two weeks between sales at VLE Pakenham and some higher prices over that period led to a lift of six cents...
On the fly
FLY BALLING is back at this year’s Pakenham Show.
Demonstrations by the Berwick Obedience Dog Club will be held throughout the day on 20...
First for show
THIS year will mark the first time the “Great Aussie Bread Waiter’s Race” will be held at the Pakenham Show.
Show secretary Val Lucas...
Show veterans offer insight- Above: Paul Bayard with a white Dorper ram.43160
By Madeline PrinceNAR NAR Goon farmers, Paul and Jenny Bayard, are Pakenham Show regulars, having entered their sheep for almost 50 years and winning...
Family fun at rodeo
By Tania MartinTHOUSANDS are set to return to the hills on the weekend for the popular Cockatoo Rodeo.
The night will be packed with full...
John’s shocking new shave
By Bridget CookJOHN Van Dord says there are basically three hairstyles for men - parted, not parted or in his case, departed.
The Kooweerup resident...
Pain barrier
By Jade LawtonTHE survivor of last month’s horror smash on the Monash Freeway has welcomed an announcement of median barriers from Berwick to Pakenham....
Damaged by fire
By Bridget CookFIRE destroyed two cars and caused considerable damage to the garage of a Beaconsfield home on Saturday (13 March).
Beaconsfield fire brigade was...
Free rides beat fireworks
By Melissa MeehanA DECISION to spend more money on free rides for Pakenham’s youth ended up being the right one at Yakkerboo 2010.
President...
VFF appoints new CEO
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is pleased to announce Charlie Thomas has been appointed as the organisation’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after an...
