The needle and the damage done
THE allure of drugs drove Kerryn Redpath to the brink of death on more than one occasion.
Some dire choices as a teenager put the...
Broken dream healed
By Paul PickeringAT AGE 15, Jason Pongracic wondered whether his best footy was behind him.
The Kooweerup footballer’s stocks were on the rise last June...
Kids court danger
School children dodge trucks, buses and cars as they cross the road. By Jade LawtonLeft: Kylie and Ada Epskamp at Westernport Road, close to...
BMX waits on weather
BUNYIP BMX park’s facelift will begin this month, weather permitting.
Following recent public consultation, a host of improvements will be undertaken to ensure the...
Look and learn day
REVEGETATION of local properties is vital to ensure the biodiversity of the area.
Come along to what will an exciting and informative day in...
There’s no care for thoroughfare- Robert Krol standing in one of the deep ditches...
DICKIE Road is Cardinia Shire’s forgotten thoroughfare, say residents.
Robert Krol has lived on the road for the past four years and says traffic...
Bogged down in the badlands
Drivers who travel through the swamp are in for a bumpy ride as well as trying to negotiate numerous road closures. Picture: Stewart Chambers-...
Pakenham’s parking plan
Business development officer Phil Jackson, mayor Graeme Legge and Pakenham Business Group president Joanne Staindl Johnson. 49414- Melissa MeehanPAKENHAM shoppers and business operators are...
New cop car and new cop name
Cardinia Highway Patrol (CHP) members with their new holden. 49361 Picture: Kim CartmellCARDINIA’S traffic police have a new car and a new name.
On...
CFA border row
Emerald CFA Captain Paul Yandle and Clematis Captain Shane Miller are calling for the CFA toreconsider a move to change their regional boundaries. 49330By...
Police boundary change for emergency
By Kath Gannaway and Tania MartinBy Kath Gannaway andTania MartinFive existing regions have been realigned into four and these changes will come into effect...
Happy to be 100
Ursula Munday with daughter Joan Fenn, granddaughter Kim Gratton and great grandson Ben, 2. By Melissa MeehanURSULA Munday has 100 reasons to celebrate.
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$4 million Doveton Pool redevelopment underway
The $4 million redevelopment at Doveton Pool began on Tuesday 13 January, with the next phase of construction endeavouring to deliver modern and accessible...
