Report finds a shed load of health benefits
By Bonny Burrows
The Kooweerup Men’s Shed has been cited in an academic research paper for its health and environmental benefits.
The local men’s group was...
Councils hope to become a tourist trap
By Bonny Burrows
A bold plan will see Cardinia and Casey councils join forces to market the area as a leading tourism destination.
The draft Casey...
Mayor’s wheely grateful
This year’s National Meals on Wheels Day saw Baw Baw Shire thank its 300 volunteers.
On 30 August, Baw Baw Shire Mayor Joe Gauci expressed...
Put the squeeze on weeds
September is weedbusting time and Friends of Emerald Lake Park are helping residents to tackle weeds at home and in the community.
On Saturday 9...
Raising the ante
By Bonny Burrows
The graphic campaign against the controversial proposal for a pokies venue in Officer has taken a new turn with a billboard depicting...
People’s power pooh poohed
By Bonny Burrows
Cardinia Shire Council has “ignored” the voices of 584 signatories to a petition, and signed its controversial kindergarten management contracts.
In July, a...
Teen shooting victim dies in hospital
A teenage boy has died following a shooting incident at Neerim South on 27 August.
The 17-year-old Nayook boy was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening...
Club brawl after boxing clash screening
A brawl broke out at the Cardinia Club, Pakenham, following a live screening of the much-hyped UFU Mayweather v McGregor clash.
Fan favourite Floyd...
Prostate cancer pep talk over lunch
By Garry Howe
Robert Thompson from Nine Mile Fresh loves the concept of the Cardinia Casey Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch.
Not only because the lunches, he...
Antiques stolen in raid
About 70 antique watches, vintage cameras and jewellery worth about $10,000 were stolen during a break-in at a Nar Nar Goon antique shop.
Police said...
Asparagus is cream of the crops
By Bonny Burrows
Asparagus shoots will soon be popping up all over Kooweerup as growers prepare for what is expected to be the biggest crop...
No train but at least you get a coffee
It looks like the buses are back on the Pakenham and Cranbourne rail lines during September.
Metro staff have been delivering the bad news to...
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The winding road to 22
In 2019, Devon Meadows was languishing with just 10 junior teams. Now, it is thriving with 22, offering kids a clear pathway to senior...
