Sharing the gift of song
They often say that music is the best medicine, and that’s no doubt true for talented songstress Sasha Rechichi. Throughout her life, singing has...
A night to remember
Anyone who’s ever performed on stage before will tell you that there’s nothing quite like the feeling of the curtains going up on the...
Plucking all the right strings
The harp may not be one of the most common instruments, but it’s sounds are certainly beautiful and for Elizabeth Sutherland, it was an...
Q and A with Kay Rankin OAM, a beloved member of the Berwick community
What is something people don’t know about you?
My favourite drink is Pimms and ginger beer, but I love champagne and Geoff likes Pimms and...
A Valiant debut
The live music industry has arguably been one of the hardest hit over the past year, with gigs being cancelled left, right and centre...
Jimi Hocking is rocking into town
Emerald locals are in for a treat this Friday 16 July, as acclaimed blues and rock musician Jimi ‘the human’ Hocking is set to...
Q and A with Dr Sally Cunningham, chiropractor and Maryknoll local
What is something people don’t know about you?
I climbed Mt Roraima in Venezuela in 1995, it’s an amazing table top mountain that hovers above...
Q and A with Pakenham artist Leanne Hutchinson
Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
I’m scared off heights ….I surprised myself and bungee jumped.
Did you grow up wanting to be an artist?
I...
Pakenham CWA gets a taste for art
The ladies of the Pakenham CWA have been busy sewing, knitting and stitching a wearable art design for the upcoming Art Show Pakenham.
The group’s...
Unfurling art set to come alive
The best shows always start with a bang, and the opening night of the Art Show Pakenham is set to do just that -...
Bringing the arts to the community
Upper Beaconsfield performance and visual artist Gülsen Özer has been working with communities across the Cardinia shire and beyond, for many years, bringing forward...
Melbourne drag queen visits Cardinia Cultural Centre
A Melbourne drag queen and contestant on the Stan Australia TV show RuPaul's Drag Race was the guest of honour at CPAC Musical Theatre's...
Year in review: Casey Local Law controversy
It was a rocky start to 2025 for the Casey Council, as the first monthly meeting brought with it confused and upset locals —...
