Three… Valentine’s Day history facts
1. Namesake: Saint Valentine
Saint Valentine was a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the third century. When a law was introduced to prevent...
Q and A with Cardinia Shire’s Citizen of the Year Shelley Beardshaw
Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I was born and lived in Perth WA for the first 37 years of my life - I...
Car buffs’ paradise
A heavy downpour of rain was an unwelcome attendant at the 2023 Berwick Swap Meet, but it didn’t stop the most dedicated car and...
What’s on
Gembrook Craft Group
We are pleased to offer three workshops in February 2023
Macrame workshop – Saturday 18 February. Two sessions available, 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm. We...
Selby local hits television screens on Australian Idol
A Yarra Ranges local is set to hit television screens across the country as a contestant on this season of Australian Idol.
Anya Hynninen, 19,...
What’s on
Cockatoo Country Market
Support local, stock up your pantry and catch up with friends and neighbours. Treat yourself to a yummy morning tea or BBQ...
Q and A with Golden Guitar winner Andrew Swift
Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
I am Disney approved. They had to approve me before I performed at House of Blues at Downtown...
Celebrating being Australian
Thousands of locals flocked to Toomuc Reserve Football Ground on Thursday 26 January to celebrate reflect, respect and celebrate Australia Day.
Presented by the Lakeside...
Hills Arts Alliance to hold inaugural AGM
A new collective for creatives and artists in the hills is calling for interested locals to participate in an AGM on Wednesday 15 February.
Formed...
Creative networking night
Cardinia Shire Council invites artists to kick off 2023 at a creative networking night aimed at visual artists who want to learn more about...
Have you found self-fulfilment?
How much do you enjoy your job?
According to the latest Gallup World survey (State of the Global Workplace 2022 Report), only 17 per cent...
Three… alternatives to op-shops
With op-shops struggling to keep up with donated goods, here are three other ways to sell your pre-loved clothes and household items.
1. Depop
Depop is...
Radford bows out of race
After becoming the councillor of the new Officer Ward in 2020, current councillor Tammy Radford has decided to step down from her seat.
In a...
