They’ve had it
By Tania MartinEMERALD traders are calling for more police on the beat following a spate of break-ins.
They believe local youths are flouting the law...
Police to patrol traffic lights – Concerned that someone will be killed at this...
By Melissa MeehanPAKENHAM police will be paying particular attention to drivers on the Healesville – Kooweerup Road after complaints by local business owners that...
Village festival bounces back
The Upper Beaconsfield Village Festival has something for everyone.THE UPPER Beaconsfield Village Festival is back again on Saturday 20 February.
The renowned Tower...
Fat cattle prices drop
ALL gains made last week at Baw Baw Livestock Exchange, Warragul, were taken back at the Fat Cattle Market on Wednesday. With a yarding...
Janelle finds her perfect match
By Kara IrvingIT’S not every day you hear about someone marrying the boy next door but that’s exactly what Janelle Lughetto did.
When she...
Siren to go off again
By Tania MartinEMERALD residents have welcomed a CFA back flip over a decision to silence the town’s brigade siren.
More than 600 people had signed...
Fresh look for farmers market
By Kara IrvingLOCAL residents will get a taste of the fresh new farmers market when it relaunches this month at Toomuc Recreation Reserve, Pakenham.
Renowned...
Lavinia’s searchfor a cure
LAVINIA Martin wants to find a cure for type one diabetes. The Upper Beaconsfield eight-year-old, who was diagnosed as having the disease in...
Desal takes shape
By Melissa MeehanTHINGS are starting to take shape at the Wonthaggi Desalination Plant site, as the first pipes that will bring water from the...
Not the good oil on road
OUTBOUND traffic along the Pakenham Bypass was brought to a standstill on Tuesday morning after a truck’s hydraulic system broke and leaked fluid for...
Plan to be well
CARDINIA Shire Council launched its Municipal Public Health and Well-being Plan 2009-13 last week, in front of more than 20 people.
The plan will assist...