Yarding higher due to holiday but plainer
THERE is no market at VLE Pakenham next Monday due to the public holiday, and coupled with the very good prices of late, there...
Silage under green wraps
By Elizabeth HartA NEW project to recycle silage wrap has started in the Shire of Cardinia and neighbouring municipalities to reduce tonnes of plastic...
Fire sparks race to the action
By Melissa MeehanAS SMOKE billowed and nearby residents rushed to their cameras more than 16 firefighting appliances raced to a grass fire on a...
Long wait for payday
Anne Vandeligt celebrated her 90th birthday just a day after her WHEN you celebrate your 90th birthday there is nothing much that you have...
Celebrating 60 years
The happy couple still enjoy each others company 60 years on.By Kara IrvingDROUIN residents Robert and Margaret Norton celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last...
Tigers on the tooth
THE NEWEST addition of environmental warriors to the Beaconhills’ sustainability team commenced work at the college last week.
The 160,000 Red Tiger worms are...
Pakenham set for third Probus club
THE Rotary Club of Pakenham is investigating demand for a third Probus Club in town.
Rotarian Laurie Hudgson said Rotary, which instigates Probus Clubs,...
A grand performance for Haiti victims
THE GEMBROOK and Emerald communities have raised $4000 for victims of the Haiti earthquake.
More than 1000 people recently attended a pantomime of Wind in...
Reg trained to win
By Jade LawtonBEACONSFIELD'S Reginald Topp (MBE) has been recognised for decades of work in the railway industry.
Mr Topp, 89, received the Australasian Railway...
Snake charm at market
One of Gembrook Market’s star attractions, Bronte, an 18-year-old spotted python recently caught the eye of Zoe Wiseman, 5, of Cockatoo, with Animal Track’s...
Country music
By Bridget CookAN IMPRESSIVE line-up of country music stars will guarantee some toe-tapping fun for patrons at the 21st Bunyip Country Music Festival.
Country music...
It’s Showtime
By Jade LawtonTHE countdown to the Berwick and District Agricultural Show is almost complete.
The show, now in its 162nd year, will return to...