Liberals unveil housing plan, pledges to fast-track homes in outer suburbs
Opposition leader Jess Wilson has unveiled the Liberal Party’s initial plans to boost housing, which include fast-tracking existing plans in the urban fringe. However,...
’Compensation’ builds tension
Traders say they have “nowhere left to turn” after Cardinia Shire and Casey Council refused to offer compensation, calling it a pattern of “neglect”...
People in Profile: The park a mum built
From the American Midwest to the Dandenong Ranges, Emerald’s Vanessa Kewish may be far from her original home, but building community seems to be...
On the Land: New chapter for Elders
Through droughts, bushfires, floods and shifting landscapes, agriculture endures. In Pakenham, Elders has marked that resilience with the opening of its new branch. Gazette...
Pakenham Secondary good samaritans set example
Students from Pakenham Secondary College were recognised for setting an example of maturity and compassion after they helped an injured student from another school.
On...
New Upper Beaconsfield pavilion works progress
Demolition works have been completed at the Upper Beaconsfield Recreation Reserve, making way for installation of the new two storey community pavilion.
Grove Group is...
Critical relief funding secured by the council
Cardinia Shire Council has welcomed funding from the federal government to expand emergency relief support for residents experiencing financial hardship during the ongoing cost-of-living...
Works to seal rest of Bessie Creek Road now underway
Bessie Creek Road will soon be fully sealed with Stage 2 upgrade works now underway in Nar Nar Goon North.
As part of the Better...
How far can they go?
A violent daylight aggravated robbery in Berwick has reignited debate over Victoria’s self-defence laws, with business owners and former detectives questioning what level of...
Armed offenders wanted after Sth East spree
Armed offenders have been allegedly involved in a series of linked incidents at homes across the South East, police say.
Three unknown offenders entered a...
Man charged with 98 offences, found in Cranbourne
A 31-year old man has been charged with 98 offences following an extensive investigation into thefts across several suburbs.
Officers from Casey Crime Investigation...
Neighbourhood Houses rally for crucial funding, receiving support from Pakenham MP
Neighbourhood Houses Victoria has rallied on the steps of Parliament in a campaign calling for funding to its crucial community services and education programs,...
Breakfast a piece of toast
**PAKENHAM’s Les Jones, a great man in every sense, is feeling a little ripped off after a recent breakfast purchase while volunteering in the...
