Natives get a boost
FRIENDS of Cardinia Creek have been busy in Akoonah Park, revitalising the area with new trees.
President of Friends of Cardinia Creek Judy Smith said...
In the firing line
Pakenham’s "Captain G" is a an Australian Army officer currently serving with Special Operations Command. Danielle Galvin spoke to the Defence Force veteran, who...
Turner’s turnaround , ‘a true miracle’
By BRIDGET COOK
THE community has rallied around Cardinia Cricket Club president Luke Turner after he was involved in a workplace accident last month.
The Blind...
Good news week for NDS
OUTLOOK CEO Tony Fitzgerald is reeling from the good news this week that millions of dollars of funding is being allocated to Victoria’s disability...
Brigade bash to mark 30 years
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD
FROM the desolation of Ash Wednesday, there was at least one positive that grew out of the fallen embers.
The Maryknoll Fire Brigade...
Hard times hit oldest business
By NICOLE WILLIAMS
IT IS the end of an era as Berwick’s oldest family business closes the doors on its hardware business.
Members of the Loveridge...
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,...
Maroons continue to roll
Upper Beaconsfield continues to be full of surprises after holding off Pakenham in round five of the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) Premier Division.
The...
