Callan’s set for a firey future
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
THIS week will mark the beginning of an incredible journey for Callan Hare.
The 24-year old recently graduated from the Victorian Emergency Training...
It’s a winter snap
By DANI ROTHWELL
PAKENHAM shivered through its coldest mornings this year.
With a temperature low of -2.06 on Monday 20 July, many residents found ice featuring...
Leap in jobless numbers
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
CARDINIA Shire’s unemployment rates have jumped almost 10 per cent in the past year.
As of March this year, almost 3000 people within...
Don’t mess with our rock, residents tell VicRoads
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
A GROUP of Upper Beaconsfield residents say VicRoads is using a local landmark as a “dumping ground“ and has spent six months...
Trikers thrilled that it’s all downhill from here
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
THE Melbourne Drift Trike Association will return to riding on a hill off Pakenham Road this weekend after receiving a permit from...
Candles burn bright for Avonsleigh Angels
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
IN times of tragedy, people look for ways to help.
When Marijana Martino heard about last month's tragic Avonsleigh car crash she felt...
Hunt beats feet
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
HE’S raised more than $155,800 for various charities and organisations over the years and next week Flinders MP and Environment Minister Greg...
Charges after home trashed
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
LONGWARRY and Drouin youths are facing criminal charges over the alleged trashing of a Drouin home over the weekend.
Police alleged about 7pm...
Pirate kids? Yes, they arrrrr…
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
STUDENTS will be spending their lunchtimes sailing the high seas after a pirate ship anchored at Beaconhills.
The ‘Toomuc Treasure’ recently moored at...
Billions on hot property
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
PROPERTY owners spent more than $1 billion snapping up houses and land in Cardinia Shire in the past year, according to the...
$23m lost on pokies
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
SOME $23 million has been gambled away on poker machines across Cardinia Shire in the last 12 months.
According to the Victorian Commission...
Strong to the finish, with Bunyip spinach
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
FORTY new jobs and high-quality produce will ensure the Bunyip community reap the rewards of a revolutionary new hydroponic growing facility in...