A miracle by design
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Pakenham fashion designer Rebecca Somerville not only defied the medical odds to beat cancer, but used her skills to ensure that journey can be...
Local haunt returns with more spooks than ever
The increasingly popular Halloween destination Dan’s Haunted House at 1 Victoria Place in Pakenham continues to draw significant crowds every year, with locals and...
Slimy screams aplenty
From spaghetti filled with eyeballs to painting jack-o-lanterns using forks, Pakenham’s youngsters embraced their spooky and creative sides as part of Messy Giggles’ Halloween...
Men break free from isolation
While elderly men are disproportionately affected by loneliness, innovative programs like Bunurong’s Men Shed are offering hope and a lifeline.
The modern Men’s Shed is...
Duo jailed after importing commercial quantities of meth and cocaine
Two American citizens living in a de facto relationship and living in Victoria have received jail sentences after pleading guilty to one charge of...
Strength in numbers
The average life expectancy for those diagnosed with motor neurone disease is 27 months from diagnosis.
For loved ones, the impact the disease has was...
Driver mired in ’deep hole’ of deceits
A Casey property manager has staged the theft of his car and lied to police after he evaded a breath-test roadside station, a court...
Ross runs ahead in Central Ward
Collin Ross looks likely to retain his seat in Cardinia Council's Central Ward holding more than three quarters of the vote with a majority...
Owen on track to win
Brett Owen looks to be on a firm track to retain his seat on the council holding almost 80 percent of the vote with...
Home to racing royalty
At a time when horse racing dominates the national sporting spotlight, it is fitting that a showcase rural property inhabited by back-to-back legends of...
Lost without a home
For six agonising weeks, Pakenham’s husband and wife, Chloe and Chris Burke have been forced to live on the streets.
The lack of housing and...
Long wait for council results
Provisional results for the Cardinia and Casey council elections will be available between Wednesday 6 November and Tuesday 12 November.
According to the Victorian Electoral...