Foundation looks to future
The Casey Cardinia Foundation has been concentrating on a bit of succession planning of late.
With a few directors heading into enforced retirement next year,...
Memories are made of dunking your teacher
Pakenham Secondary College is preparing to toast its 50th birthday and is inviting all past teachers and students to join in the celebrations.
The school...
Wrapped up in love for quilts
By Helena Adeloju
When Cheryl Billing Smith decided to sew a quilt as a 21st birthday gift, she had no idea that it would become...
Challenge for a cause
By Helena Adeloju
This year’s Very Special Kid’s Treadmill Challenge will raise money to continue supporting Berwick’s Ritchie family as well as other families that...
Cash hope for anti-violence policies
By Bonny Burrows
Cardinia Shire Council has said it was “encouraged” by the State Budget’s $1.9 billion package to address family violence Victoria-wide.
The cash, announced...
Shop lays Easter egg plan
Cardinia shire’s chocoholics have shared in a massive six-kilogram Easter egg in a celebration of community spirit.
On 4 May, local residents craving a giant...
Bug outbreak contained
Residents and staff are recovering from an isolated gastro outbreak at the Millhaven Lodge aged care facility in Pakenham.
Millhaven Lodge CEO Linda Austen said...
Concerns over worksite danger
By Bonny Burrows
Resident safety concerns surrounding a construction site outside Nar Nar Goon Primary School have been raised as a “matter of urgency” with...
SES winners all the way
By Helena Adeloju
A new State Emergency Services facility is in the works for Officer, with $2 million allocated towards the project in the State...
Rotary club is kicking mental health goals
Michael O’Dwyer, head trainer at ROC football club, and Siobhan O’Dwyer, senior coach for the new women’s team, have just completed the Mental Health...
Kerb collection of food waste
Cardinia Shire Council will consider implementing a food waste kerbside collection service.
Council has confirmed it will investigate such a service as a way to...
Top goal for Pakenham soccer
By Bonny Burrows
Pakenham soccer players are kicking around on a top-notch synthetic soccer pitch, thanks to cash from the Growing Suburbs Fund.
Officially opened by...