Port plans target local link
PAKENHAM could become a major freight link under plans to build new rail lines from Gippsland to the developing Port of Hastings.
A 30year project...
Breakfast club a combined effort
STUDENTS at Pakenham Consolidated School will start their day full of energy next term with a daily breakfast club setup to insure all children...
$16,000 leap!
By Jim Mynard
BALLA Balla Ward councillor Colin Butler said some landowners in the City of Casey rural sector had received rate notices with an...
Port proposal prompts 450 submissions
THE Port of Hastings has received 450 submissions on its draft Land Use and Transport Strategy.
The corporation’s chief executive, Ralph Kenyon, said more than...
Eagles soar to success
A POWERFUL sevengoal last quarter was enough for Beaconsfield to grab a 25point win at home in a tight game against Keysborough on Saturday.
Kicking...
Pitch attack:It’s just not cricket
By Paul DunlopVANDALS have forced stumps to be called at Pakenham’s newest cricket ground without a ball being bowled.
Just days before the newly...
O’Connor again heads CRRA
GLORIA O’Connor has been returned as president of the Cardinia Ratepayers and Residents Association.
Mrs O’Connor was reelected unopposed at CRRA’s annual general meeting.
The CRRA...
Clamp on graffiti
By Jim MynardGRAFFITI vandals will face jail if they persist in messing up community property.
Casey mayor Kevin Bradford said he welcomed State Government proposals...
Library honours diabetes efforts
By Matt Trotman
THE Pakenham diabetes group has established a library in honour of a former Officer woman.
The Helen Sterk Memorial Library was officially launched...
Bulls home in stampede
A SUPERB individual performance from Mark Cooper ensured that Cardinia’s Agrade team started its season off in winning style against Devon Meadows on Saturday.
Cooper...
Revellers rally round
A BERWICK rally for farmers in droughtstricken parts of Victoria had revellers singing in the rain on Saturday.
The ‘Need for Feed’ Cars, Guitars and...
MPNFL other leagues
Brad KingsburyPEARCEDALE saw first hand on Saturday the level it had to achieve to be a player in this year’s finals after top team...
Upper Beaconfield CFA reflects on 100 years
Upper Beaconsfield Fire Brigade has been serving their community for 100 years and over the weekend they came together to celebrate the milestone.
The event...
