Six stars soon
ALL new homes and major renovations in Victoria will have to be six star energy rated from May 2011.
Planning Minister Justin Madden said...
Footy is in the pink
By Mara Pattison-SowdenEMERALD football and netball players are going to paint the town pink this Saturday in support of the fight against breast cancer.
For...
Branch open
AN EXCITING era is starting with the inaugural official meeting of the Pakenham Evening Branch of the Country Womens Association of Victoria (CWA).
The...
Loss of
LONG-TIME Pakenham man Joe Zaal has passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.
He passed away in Brisbane, where he moved to be...
Gotta hand it to him!
By Melissa MeehanTWO Beaconhills College students have been selected for the Top Design Exhibition at the Melbourne Museum.
Nathan Ide, Year 12 Valley Campus student,...
Market’s hefty heifer sales
ANOTHER small yarding of grown cattle was penned after a long weekend at VLE Pakenham, and the quality was quite mixed.
Despite the small...
Plague of corellas
By Jade LawtonA large flock of corellas, often mistaken for cockatoos, have been calling the region home since late 2009.
Beaconsfield resident Lisa Ross...
Market halves and prices fluctuate
THE Fat Cattle sale last week at Baw Baw Livestock Exchange, Warragul, saw less than half of the previous week’s total yarding, with prices...
Free swine flu injection
CARDINIA Shire Council is holding two immunisation sessions at the Cardinia Cultural Centre for residents to receive a free swine flu vaccination.
Immunisation Session...
‘Goal’den gift
BUNYIP Football Club received a welcome helping hand from Bunyip Ward councillor Bill Pearson last week.
Cr Pearson has granted $1300 from the ward...
Call for crosses
THE Upper Beaconsfield Anzac Day service boasted a strong turnout despite the weather, with local scouts taking part in the memorial.
Eric Chaplin of...
Day for footy and the fallen
THE junior football season kicked off as a day of looking forward to a great year of football while at the same time looking...
Groups mark down Collins’ legacy
Community groups have congratulated City of Casey planning director James Collins on his appointment as the new CEO of Cardinia Shire Council, though many...
