Harry’s hell
Business owner Harry Hutchinson endured nine break-ins and spent six months sleeping in his store to protect it, with no charges laid and the...
Nurturing heritage
For over 30 years, the Weston family has been cultivating premium Hereford cattle in first Pakenham and now Tynong. Started originally by Paul Weston...
Rising from Rock Bottom
Homelessness is often seen as the final chapter in a person's story. Yet, for Trevor Brown, it became the driving force that helped him...
High home insurance hitting households in Yarra Ranges and Maroondah
Insurance prices are a hot topic ahead of election time and new analysis has indicated home insurance prices in the Outer East might be...
‘Sacked’ campaign manager denies posts
The Liberal campaign manager in Bruce has denied making a series of abusive social media posts that led to him being sacked from the...
Glass bin could see largest hike in garbage charge “to date”
Cardinia Shire Council has joined a wider effort to delay the rollout of the glass-only purple bin, calling for alternative measures that would prevent...
Questionnaire: Bruce electorate’s federal candidates
In Bruce, a packed field of eight candidates will contest the seat held by two-term Labor MP Julian Hill by about 5.3 per cent.
Top...
Holiday riding fun
What is more fun during school holidays than biking around town with your friends?
Pakenham Bike Repair Hub ran a free program these holidays to...
Early voting begins next week
Early voting for the federal election will begin next week, providing an easy opportunity for many to miss the line on election day.
After Easter...
Gazette Election Questionnaire: La Trobe
Jason Wood - Liberal
Where do you live and how long have you lived there?
I live in the Dandenong Ranges and have done so since...
Battling thorns
Thorns peeking over the fence and a lack of access through their backyard door, Beaconsfield couple Rachel and Darren are battling overgrown weeds on...
Steel framing company fined $60K
A Pakenham-based steel framing company has been convicted and fined $60,000 after a worker was seriously injured when he fell more than three metres...
Dusties prevail in absolute classic at Cowes
Warragul Industrials has continued its magic carpet ride in West Gippsland football with a magnificent 17.10(112) to 16.10(106) triumph over a gallant Phillip Island...
