Spectacular rehearsals staged
By Kyra Gillespie
More than 100 students across eight schools have had their final group rehearsal with dance director Deon Nuku and associate dance director,...
ABC of judging children’s books
In celebration of Children’s Book Week, Emerald Library hosted Children’s Book Council Australia judge Amanda Cooper and her Gallery for A Day.
During the exhibition,...
Cat rescue faces closure
By Bonny Burrows
An Officer woman’s home-based cat rescue may be shut down by Cardinia Shire Council, leaving dozens of vulnerable kittens homeless.
Primary school teacher...
Booked in for reading
An innovative reading program which has Beaconhills College students stopping to read for 15 minutes in their first class after lunch each day has...
Walk the walk, talk the talk
By Bonny Burrows
It’s an issue not often talked about, but two local paramedics are hoping to start a conversation about the devastation of depression...
Australia Day is safe, says council
By Bonny Burrows
Cardinia Shire Council has “no plans” to alter its Australia Day events.
As other Victorian councils move to hold award and citizenship...
Teen suffers head injuries in shooting
A teenager was flown to hospital in a critical condition following a possible accidental shooting at Neerim East on Sunday afternoon.
Police are investigating the...
Making his own luck
“Everyone wants to hang their hats on winning games and winning grand finals, but you have to have a lot of luck to win...
Where’s Anna?
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing woman Anna Magrath.
The 21-year-old was last seen at a residence on Bevan Court in...
Kids bring book characters to life
By Kyra Gillespie
Chairo Christian School’s Pakenham campus held a Book Week Parade in celebration of their the school’s love for books and words.
All students...
Thief plucks Apple laptop
Police are investigating the theft of an Apple laptop computer from an Officer residence.
It is understood the burglary at the Gleeson Way premises occurred...
Cocaine and cash canine
Members of the Pakenham East Probus Club were delighted to have Senior Constable Brad Anderson of the Victorian Police Dog Squad as the guest...
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Tough day for Pakenham
Pakenham has gone down 10-1 in a tough Saturday afternoon affair against premiership contenders Aspendale in the FFV State League 5 South competition.
Aspendale ran...
