Aggravated burglary victim ‘in shock’
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS
A 79-YEAR-old Pakenham man told a court he was “trembling in shock” after discovering a man had broken into his home at...
Reckless driver on the run
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
RECKLESS driving and a suspected theft set off an extensive police road and air search in Kooweerup over the weekend.
Several police...
Grants to trickle down to community
By ROMAN KULKEWYCZ
SEVEN local community groups received grants as part of the Bunyip and District Community Investment Program at a cheque presentation ceremony on...
Prescription for fire recovery
Many people in and around Emerald village will be aware by now of the terrible fire that seriously damaged the Emerald Village Pharmacy on...
School fields three for energy comp
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
EMERALD Primary School students will take part in the annual Human Powered Vehicle challenge with the help of a generous Officer-based sponsor....
Shed loads of safety
NIMBLE-bodied shedders showed off their athletic talents as part of the recent annual South and West Gippsland Men’s Shed cluster meeting.
About 100 shedders...
Teens on rampage after violent brawl
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
A TEEN party in Pakenham quickly developed into a violent brawl over the weekend, with the police and the dog squad called...
Council backs traders’ group
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
A GROUP of local business-owners have taken the first steps towards establishing a new Berwick Traders Group.
Last Tuesday 10 November, the City...
Gazette deemed the best
THE Pakenham-Berwick Gazette has been judged the best newspaper in country Victoria in its circulation category.
The Gazette picked up the Goss International Award for...
Party brawl: two teens charged
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
TWO teens have been charged over seriously injuring a man in his forties as well as a breaking another woman’s arm during...
Diva dog makes Mick earn his keep
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
IT’S well documented that Casey councillor and former mayor Mick Morland was the city's top dog for two years - but at...