Chuggs tug at heartstrings
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
SIXTY long years ago, a young UK-born Jean hoped and prayed a man would travel across the seas to her and marry...
Luke’s back, but in hospital
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
MISSING 11-year-old Luke Shambrook from the Berwick Church of Christ congregation was found yesterday morning after his shock disappearance from a camping...
Going bald for Brad
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
AFTER giving his all to the Maryknoll community for ‘40 odd years’ a much-loved friend, father and role model, Brad Waterhouse won’t...
Creative crazy dos
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
THERE were plenty of creative looks on display at Chairo Christian School’s Pakenham campus for Crazy Hair Day on Friday...
First day warms the hearts
IT WAS a day never to be forgotten as Pakenham Racing Club opened its new track at Tynong.
The cold weather was the only...
Legends keep spirit alive
At Catani Football Club, Australia’s legendary game is forever linked to Legendairy farmers.
The proud footy club has a rich history that belies its small...
Away with the fairies – for a day
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
THE magical land home to ‘The Fairies’ is on its way to Pakenham, with The Fairies’ latest concert coming to...
A first serve of excellence
By BEN CAMERON and GEORGIA WESTGARTH
BEACONHILLS COLLEGE students’ dreams of playing tennis professionally have been given a boost by an educational first...
She’s good with wood
Born and bred in Ireland, Cockatoo woodcarver and sculptor Ronnie Sexton didn’t always have a full understanding of the Anzac spirit and its significance...
Milestone in kids’ health
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
BAYLES Regional Primary School celebrated a shire-wide milestone health achievement last week.
The primary school was first to reach the ‘Celebration’...
Taking care of ‘postal’ business
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
AUSTRALIA post claims regional and rural post offices will not be affected by pricing and delivery changes designed to save...
Take Ten
Take Ten with new Bendigo Bank Lakeside branch manager Campbell Connell.
What is something people don’t know about you?
If we print it here everyone will...
Former Casey Mayor diagnosed with MND
Ex two-time Casey Mayor and VFL footballer Geoff Ablett has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), prompting his family to launch a fundraising...
