Best foot forward
By Lilly O’GormanASPIRING designer and fash
ion journalist Nicole Malishev is
well on her way to realising her
future career dreams.
The talented Beaconhills Col
lege student’s...
Council tight-lipped over latest land deal
By Tania MartinEMERALD residents
remain in the dark over the
future of the Pepi’s paddock,
despite the council repurchas
ing the land.
The Shire of Cardinia...
Health is in the blood
AT THE April meeting of the
Probus Club of Pakenham, members
had the pleasure of having Peter
White as their guest speaker.
Mr White...
Norm under fire
By Melissa MeehanIT was a classic mistake by a young recruit.
Faced with heavy gunfire from the Japanese
for the first time, a young...
Youth give the answers
By Melissa MeehanYOUTH issues in Cardinia Shire are a major talking point.
Some say there’s not a lot on offer for the young community;...
Dylan goes to Hollywood
By Jade LawtonTAKE a close look at Dylan Russell – because next year, he could be on your TV.
The 17-year-old Nar Nar Goon resident...
Starburst
By Melissa MeehanTHE likes of Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Julia Roberts could be soon making their way to Pakenham – on the big...
What would Jesus do?
By Jade LawtonFORGET Easter eggs - The City of Casey was handing out the gift of parking fines on Easter Sunday.
The council’s local laws...
Chips are down for pets
CASEY’S annual Microchipping Day has been dubbed a success, with 285 dogs and cats microchipped on the day.
Residents from within the municipality turned up...
Who will tie up the loose threads?
By Melissa MeehanRESIDENTS and art lovers are concerned about the limited access to the Cardinia Cultural Centre and worried about the care and maintenance...
Author spreads a little of her magic
LITERACY legend Mem Fox paid a visit to Pakenham as part of Rotary’s Literacy Week.
Ms Fox, who is well known for her books Possum...
Smiles through the tears
By Jade LawtonTEARS and laughter were two common themes at the Mackenzie Reid trivia night, held at the Garfield Hall on Saturday.
The local...
Super councils? Ex-mayor says South East should avoid renewed merger question
Discussion has emerged around amalgamating local government into super councils, with proponents citing the ongoing strain of cost-shifting, while a former local mayor argues...
