Stop the swoop
SWOOPING season is here and Cardinia Shire residents are being reminded to keep an eye out for magpies and other birds that dive to...
CFA help on the way
By Emma SunTHE State Government has announced that the Country Fire Authority will get an extra 342 career firefighters over six years.
United Firefighters Union...
On-off, but it works
ON-off grazing is an under-utilised option to reduce pugging damage, according to a pasture specialist from the Department of Primary Industries (DPI).
DPI Pasture and...
Skate skills on show
By Kelly YatesTALENTED skateboarders and BMX riders showcased their skills at the opening of Buchanan Skate Park in Berwick last Wednesday.
The skate park was...
Combined team to fore
By Jade LawtonTHE new headquarters of Cardinia Combined Churches Caring (4Cs) could be finished by late October, after a swarm of activity by volunteers....
Scouting centre opens- Chief Commissioner of Scouts Victoria Bob Taylor, Gembrook MP Tammy Lobato,...
By Russell BennettLOCALS and scouts alike will benefit from Gembrook’s new half million dollar Environmental Education Centre at Gilwell Park.
The centre was officially opened...
Smaller, but a super market
UNUSUAL trends for this time of year were seen at VLE Pakenham, with a smaller yarding offered.
The quality was not quite as good, but...
It’s Pies all
By Melissa MeehanPAKENHAM’S Tam Murphy is a die-hard, one-eyed Pies fan.
Just drive past her house in King Street and you’ll understand.
The avid...
Race on to buy course
By Melissa MeehanPAKENHAM’S prime piece of land is officially up for grabs.
The “For Sale” signs went up on the Pakerham racecourse on Friday...
Four finalists picked
GAZETTE readers were invited to take part in a competition to win a $250 Wotif voucher to celebrate Walk to Work Day.
These four entries...
New spectrum of entertainment
Channel 7 and Channel 9 have launched two more digital channels in the past week, 7Mate and 9GEM. Do you have digital TV and...
Catch glimpse
OFFICER residents can catch a glimpse of the town’s future this month when the draft township plan is released next week.
Councillor Brett Owen has...
Bunyip’s local cop makes a change
He has seen his fair share of danger on the street for almost 40 years, but Bunyip’s local cop Danny Hower has hardly let...
