Long walk to basics
CHILDREN, mothers and fathers joined members of the Country Women’s Association on a walk around Lakeside last month.
The walk was to acknowledge Associated Country...
Playgroup on hunt for toys
By DANIELLE GALVIN
THE Emerald playgroup is looking for more families and support from businesses.
Treasurer of the group Paul Douglas said the playgroup runs sessions...
Not safe on the net
By RUSSELL BENNETT
THE statistics are damning - 61 per cent of children say they know how to hide their online problems from their parents,...
Kindy is on song
THE inspiration for this year’s Yakkerboo Festival Parade was Australiana, and Beaconsfield Kindergarten chose Justine Clark’s song The Gum Tree Family as their theme.
The...
Gazing at the stars
By DANIELLE GALVIN
GETTING kids excited about all things astronomy proved quite an easy feat last week.
The Mount Burnett Observatory put on Astro Fest to...
Operation best mate
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD
PETRA Chard’s seven-year-old son, Jadon, has autism and needs an Autism Assistance Dog to assist him day to day. The trouble is,...
Plan aims to boost food value
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD
JOB creation, better transport of farm produce and increased co-operation between food producing districts could be among the benefits to flow from...
Little Titan makes his mark
LIVING up to the ideals of a Titan isn’t easy.
The Titans of Greek mythology were the 12 ultimate gods of their time - mighty,...
Disability funds give hope
By DANIELLE GALVIN AND NICOLE WILLIAMS
DISABILITY service provider Outlook is ‘absolutely delighted’ the Victorian Government has thrown its support, and funding, behind the National...
Parking nightmare
By NICOLE WILLIAMS
Space shortage leaves businesses fuming over...
BERWICK businesses are at their wits’ end with parking restrictions costing them money and losing them customers.
The...
Caught on the net
By MELISSA MEEHAN
CALLOUS and cowardly cyber-bullies are hiding behind bitchy, nasty and sex-riddled rumour sites targeting local kids.
In just 20 hours from its...
Budget flags ‘responsible’ rate rise
By NICOLE WILLIAMS
RESIDENTS will be slugged an additional 6.8 per cent on this rates if the Cardinia Shire draft budget is accepted in June.
Council...
Expect heavy traffic as MotoGP returns
Another huge crowd is expected on Phillip Island this weekend for the 2025 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.
Delays are likely heading to and from the...
