‘I’m the victim here’ says stalker
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS
A MAN jailed for stalking his ex-partner has claimed he is the victim after being charged for contacting the ex-partner again while...
Woman hurt in bike crash
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
AN ELDERLY woman walking through a shopping centre car park in Pakenham was recently hospitalised after colliding with a bike.
The incident came...
Celebrations as brigade turns 70
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
RED and white balloons adorned the Pakenham Golf Club at the Nar Nar Goon Fire Brigade’s 70th anniversary dinner last week.
Members shared...
Heeps of lavender products on show
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
THE finest local lavender will proudly be exhibited at an annual travelling craft show later this month.
Nar Nar Goon’s Serendipity Lavender Farm...
Police swoop as gang refuels
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
Three men are due to face court and two of their companions are on the run after they were apprehend by police...
Sex crimes skyrocket exceeding state averages
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
SEXUALLY and non-sexually motivated deprivation of liberty crimes have skyrocketed in Cardinia Shire in the past year.
Abductions and related offences which include...
Aldred sisters allured by climb
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
THE breathtaking views from the top of the Eureka Tower will be of no use to Mary Aldred, come 15 November.
The 32-year-old...
Young veterans’ venture
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS
COME Remembrance Day this year, a group of three veterans plan to mark their respects at the northern-most tip of Australia.
Shane Dixon,...
Ballistics crime scene set up after aggravated burglary
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
A POLICE forensic team swept an Officer home after reports of gunshots following a suspected aggravated burglary last week.
About 7pm on...
Boy airlifted after being hit by car
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM & ANEEKA SIMONIS
A PRIMARY school aged boy has been airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car in Pakenham this...
Pet makes it home
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
WHEN Kelly Foreman, 28, moved interstate to Pakenham, there was something missing in her life.
But that spot has now been filled with...
Waste collections to help spring cleaning
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
IT’S the season for cleaning, and Cardinia Shire Council is assisting residents doing their spring cleanouts with a number of upcoming free...