Firing up
IN THE past few weeks I have seen the United Fire Fighters Union (UFU) using government funded emergency vehicles for political gain.
Emergency vehicles are...
Not always a choice
LIVING in a retirement village is not always a matter of choice. Two years ago my husband needed to enter an aged care facility.
Twelve...
Just not on
AS A member of the medical and professional community in the Berwick/Pakenham area, I wish to express my serious concern about the presence of...
Poor priorities
IT'S a sad state of affairs when school exams (or anything else for that matter ) take precedent over Remembrance Day (Gazette, 19 November)....
Thanks for everything
THIS Saturday Victoria votes in the State Election. It is an important vote this year to secure Victoria’s future as the number one state...
Landcare pledge on election eve
A NEW urban Landcare initiative in Gembrook providing more than $150,000 will be established if the Coalition is re-elected at this Saturday's State Election.
Ten...
Uphill battle
I NOTE that each time there is an article about Sanjay Nathan, the ALP candidate for Bass, your paper always describes him as a...
Kids race the Thomas with thanks engine
By RUSSELL BENNETT
GEMBROOK’S Main Street was alive on Sunday morning as the Kids Fun Run with Thomas returned to town.
Held at the...
Kate’s tough call
By BEN CAMERON
LABOR candidate for Narracan Kate Marten is facing a tough assignment to claim the seat off sitting member Gary Blackwood,...
Speed lands Bam trophy
THREE green teams with a need for speed from Beaconsfield Upper Primary School have performed strongly at a major human powered vehicle competition, with...
Greens chart renewable course
By BEN CAMERON
IMPLEMENTING a state-based Renewable Energy Target would be warmly received by some sections of the Gembrook electorate, Greens candidate...
Teeing off for charity
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
A FULL course of 120 players enjoyed Upper Beaconsfield’s golf green for charity last week.
The Golf Challenge was held at...
Young man stabbed in critical condition
Another stabbing in Melbourne’s southeast has left a young man fighting for his life, as knife crime continues to rise.
Emergency services were called to...
