Stirring the possum in the USA
By Tania MartinFOUR Beaconhills College students have gone global in their campaign to help save the Leadbeater’s Possum.
Up against the odds, twins Ellie and...
Pay your rates… or pay dearly
CARDINIA residents be warned… pay your rates on time or suffer the consequences.
A number of residents contacted the Gazette last week to complain...
Tina’s two hats – clown, president
By Melissa MeehanSHE’S best known for clowning around, and Tina McInerney won’t change that – even after taking on the role of President of...
Baw Baw bullocks sell to strong demand
LAST week’s Fat Sale on Wednesday at Baw Baw Livestock Exchange, Warragul, saw a yarding of 475 head, which contained 81 quality bullocks that...
Chaos on the trains
By Danny ButtlerMORNING train services on the Pakenham line were thrown into chaos yesterday (Tuesday) after a power failure at Southern Cross station.
Commuters were...
Writing for fire victims
COCKATOO Neighbourhood House invites people who went through Ash Wednesday to participate in a free course to hone skills of creative writing.
Participants will...
A fiery evening
A COMBINED 335 years of firefighting service was recognised in Monomeith last week at the Lang Lang Fire Brigade’s award presentation night.
Over 100 members,...
Zumba classes
GET FIT. Start Zumba classes on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.
A free and yummy community lunch is on Monday 9 August at...
Winsome sings cattle
By Peter SweeneyA CHORISTER, Winsome Anderson obviously loves singing – mainly at naturalisation ceremonies, concerts and during visits to nursing homes.
She was a member...
Lives are on the line
By Melissa Meehan
IT’S the end of the line.
Pakenham Railway Station is the cause of concern for many commuters, some who do not feel...
Rodney takes the prize
Anne Harrison is pleased with Rodney’s win.RODNEY the Romney ram was crowned Supreme Romney exhibit at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo...
Rocky start for ALP
By Danny ButtlerLABOR’S election campaign in the federal seat of Flinders has got off to the worst possible start.
ALP candidate Adrian Schonfelder has literally...
Security a highlight, but other concerns mirror village needs
Going around High Street in Berwick, safety remained the number one priority, as the central precinct gears up for the second consultation period of...
