Ranald’s positively inspirational
By Marc McGowan
RANALD Webster is Pakenham through and through.
He grew up in the community and, despite leaving the area for an extended stint after...
Fauna support grows
LOCALS have shown overwhelming support for the Bayles Fauna Reserve, with nearly 15 new volunteers signing on to help out at the park at...
Residents pleased with road signs fix
A ROAD dubbed a potential killer has had a safety fix that residents say has answered their prayers.
State MP Tammy Lobato last week said...
Wickers bow out
IN WINDY conditions Berwick’s under10 premier side was beaten by a skilled side and bowed out of the finals race.
Although it was a disappointing...
Curtain rising at last
DEVELOPMENT of the performing arts rehearsal centre at Cranbourne is the biggest single step forward for little theatre in the southeast region.
Performing groups have...
Council airs radio station fire warning offer
By Jim Mynard
CASEY Council will discuss with Casey Radio 97.7FM the feasibility of the station providing an emergency warning service to supplement that provided...
Baseball bat attack
A MOTORIST and his passenger were taken to hospital after a confrontation with a group of youths in Emerald turned violent early Sunday morning.
In...
Charges over thefts
NARRE Warren detectives interviewed and charged an Upper Beaconsfield teenager last week in relation to the theft of three cars.
Police arrested the 16yearold on...
At 76, Don’s still a spritely figure
By Marc McGowan
MOST people grow up dreaming of driving a sports car, but Pakenham’s Don Jackson is living the dream.
His first dabble with sports...
Signed, sealed and delivered
CARDINIA and Casey residents have petitioned the City of Casey to have the last section of Dalmore Road, Tooradin sealed.
Balla Balla Ward councillor Colin...
Clubs confident of bouncing back
By Paul Dunlop
FOOTBALL clubs are keeping fingers crossed that a young player shortage will be resolved before the first bounce of the new season.
Many...
Council off on fishing expedition
- Paul DunlopIF the sign on mayor Bill Ronald’s office door says Gone Fishing, he may still be on council business.
Cr Ronald and colleagues...