Rousing welcome to dozens of new citizens
By DANIELLE GALVIN AND BRIDGET SCOTT
CHEERS from the audience at the Cardinia Cultural Centre signalled the start of a new life for 53 of...
’Crackers’ greets prized dozen
By DANIELLE GALVIN
PETER 'Crackers’ Keenan told the crowd at the Kooweerup Australia Day ceremony that Australia is the greatest place to live.
The former AFL...
Cream get their dues
By BRIDGET SCOTT
SOME of Lang Lang’s most committed community citizens were rewarded for their hard work and dedication on Sunday.
In true Australian style, around...
Twelve of the best
TWELVE outstanding young people were honoured with Kooweerup Australia Day awards on Sunday.
Each year, students from local schools are nominated for their leadership qualities...
Catch-all punch death law praised
By MELISSA MEEHAN AND DANNY BUTTLER
THE mother of a Pakenham youth who died after being punched in the head has applauded proposed new "one-punch"...
Mega show venue
By DANIELLE GALVIN
A MULTI-PURPOSE venue to rival Werribee Park could be used to secure the future of agricultural shows in the region.
This year’s Catani...
Ray’s light never fades
By DANIELLE GALVIN
RAY Paynter’s 80 years have been "crazy and easy" according to his kids.
On Sunday, he celebrated his birthday with family and...
Overdue award
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD
MANY would say that Bert Rae’s Citizen of the Year award was a matter of 'when’ rather than 'if’.
On Sunday night this...
Further smoking bans
By BRIDGET SCOTT
A NEW State Government ban will mean adults will no longer be allowed to smoke in areas commonly used by children in...
Drew’s golden tongue
By TANIA PHILLIPS
HE CAN’T bowl, can’t bat, can’t field - he can’t even play tennis - but that hasn’t stopped Drew Morphett from inspiring...
Destined to move Down Under
By BRIDGET SCOTT
IN an ironic sequence of events, Mr Muhammad Siddiqui was made an Australian Citizen on Sunday 26 January, exactly five years to...
Suicide fighter
By BRIDGET SCOTT
COUNCILLOR Mick Morland has vowed to wage an "all out" battle against teen suicide.
The councillor of more than 20 years and member...
Festive racing spectacle
Pakenham Racing Club came alive on Saturday, 13 December, as thousands of racegoers gathered for the highly anticipated Ladbrokes Pakenham Cup Day. The event...
