Call to step up against domestic violence
By Kyra Gillespie
Cardinia has again proved to be a socially conscious community by uniting for Outlook’s White Ribbon fundraising morning tea.
The event was a...
Yakkerboo needs fresh, green blood
By Bonny Burrows
The committee behind Pakenham’s beloved Yakkerboo Festival is seeking fresh faces to keep the decades-long tradition alive.
The Yakkerboo Festival committee’s numbers have...
Candles and balloons for birthday bash
By Kyra Gillespie
Lang Lang’s Westernport Child Care Centre and Kindergarten has celebrated 20 years in operation.
To mark this achievement the centre threw a big...
Chisholm cuisine for charity
By Kyra Gillespie
Students at Berwick Secondary College raised awareness for multiculturalism and diversity by making and selling food from several countries as part of...
It’s man vs gate
Police have charged an Emerald man with criminal damage to a fire access gate in the Bunyip State Forest.
Police will allege the 26-year-old attempted...
Looking for Luke
Police are looking to locate 25-year-old Pakenham man Luke Banfield.
He is wanted on three outstanding warrants after he failed to appear at...
Chip in time saves nine lives
By Bonny Burrows
A Cockatoo pet owner who was reunited with her beloved cat 10 months after he went missing has spoken out about the...
Vigil for refugees
On 19 July an estimated 50 people attended a vigil at Emerald Community House.
The vigil was one of more than 80 such events...
Quarry is listening
By Bonny Burrows
Bunyip North Quarry developer Hanson Constructions has vowed to increase its community consultation as the controversial proposal moves forward.
About 100 people...
From pets to the pound
By Bonny Burrows
A pet boarding house in Longwarry North will be operating as a council-run animal pound by mid-September.
At its 26 July general council...
Weekend What’s On
Traditional yoga
Yoga works on the principle of holding a unique body position to revitalise and balance one’s mind and body. Classes based on Asthana...
Truck caught in apple turnover
By Kyra Gillespie
A truck with a tri-axle trailer loaded with 23 tonnes of apples has overturned in Nar Nar Goon.
Police report the Scania prime...