Tag: News
Henry Road reopened
Major Road Projects Victoria has reopened Henry Road at McGregor Road with an upgraded intersection as part of the Pakenham Roads Upgrade.
Monday morning 8...
Honouring Honora with new town naming
Cardinia Council has put forward ’Honora’ as the proposed new name for Pakenham East, after a divisive discussion throughout the area about the preferred...
Lang Lang public art to be mural or statue
Drama continues around the proposed Lang Lang public artwork with the council supposedly proposing a mural with minority support from the community.
The Gazette has...
Going for gold
Gearing up for the Special Olympics was nothing out of the ordinary for local athlete Nicholas Bruin, who took part in the weekend’s basketball...
Bringing social collaboration to the council
‘Social collaboration’ that restores ‘trust’ in the council is the promise that new-candidate Thuch Ajak is taking to this year’s elections, backed by his...
Dhileep wants to share his ’big voice’
An ingrained commitment to service may be taken to the next level of leadership with local Dhileep promising to be a ‘big voice’ if...
Will Cardinia Shire become multicultural in 2024?
Cardinia is increasingly becoming more and more multicultural and 2024 may be the year that factor is reflected in Cardinia Shire Council.
The Gazette understands...
Green light for hemp-based manufacturing enterprise
A battle for a couple's dream to launch one of the country's first hemp building material production business at a farm in Vervale lasting...
New podcasts showcasing local treasures
The history and features of the Old Cheese Factory can now be listened to as the train pulls into Berwick, as part of geo-located...
How to end toxic masculinity
Strangulation and stalking are found to be the most significant drivers of risk of family violence, as well as aggressive pornography, but their causes...
Painful tale paves pathway to hope
Family violence can be dispelled within a generation – but it needs clear leadership, says the inspirational Hana Assafiri.
At the launch of Assafiri’s memoir...
Cecilia wants Cardinia to be ‘heaven for all’
A new candidate for council elections this year aims to take her community skills to a higher level - promising to make Pakenham fairer,...