New speed brings safety
TRAFFIC police have seen a marked improvement in safety on Healesville-Kooweerup Road since the road’s speed limit was reduced 12 months ago.
The road’s...
Things bogans like
Let's start with a confession: I only half-watched the debut episode of Warnie.
Fortunately, however, half my brain cells were more than enough to devote...
Big swing outs Lobato
By Jade LawtonFORMER Gembrook Labor MP Tammy Lobato has been voted out after eight years at the helm.
The knife-edge electorate, previously held by the...
Snow Queen on show
THE Snow Queen, a beautiful story of love triumphing over evil and wickedness, will premier at the Gem Theatre this weekend.
The musical is...
All’s pacific
LAKESIDE Pakenham has been recognised for its commitment to providing social, environmental and physical wellbeing to residents, workers and visitors by securing Pacific Safe...
Young given food for thought
By Emma Sun
COCKATOO Primary School recently held a World Vision Day to teach the children about less fortunate countries.
The school has been sponsoring children...
Three line up for mayor’s chair
THE next mayor of the Cardinia Shire will be decided on Monday night in what could be a three-horse race.
Central Ward councillors George...
Carols on again
LAKESIDE Pakenham will hold Carols by Candlelight at the amphitheatre behind the Cardinia Cultural Centre.
The carols will be held from 7pm on Sunday...
Balmes takes up the baton- Cr Shar Balmes was named the new mayor of...
By Lia BichelA UNANIMOUS decision on Monday night saw Four Oaks Ward Councillor Shar Balmes named the new mayor of Casey.
Cr Balmes will take...
Floods ravage towns
By Jade LawtonFROGS ruled the bowling green, furniture floated down the street and teenagers reportedly swam in over-flowing drains after a huge downpour on...
A top night of awards, farewells
KOOWEERUP Secondary College Year 12 staff, family and friends gathered at Cardinia Cultural Centre on Thursday 18 November to mark the end of another...
Zac zaps young idol
By Nicole WilliamsNOT much can render a teenage girl speechless … but meeting her favourite celebrity might do the trick.
Fourteen-year-old Brooke Collins met Charlie...
Year in review: Casey Local Law controversy
It was a rocky start to 2025 for the Casey Council, as the first monthly meeting brought with it confused and upset locals —...
