Andrew makes the show go on
Andrew Spierings attended his first local agricultural show when he was just three weeks old. His ‘Uncle Bill’ was the sheep superintendent there, and...
Minister hits out at budget backlash
By Bonny Burrows
The Federal Finance Minister has slammed State Government claims that its 2017/18 budget is a “disaster” for Victorians.
During a Federal Budget community...
All the world’s his stage
By Bonny Burrows
Residents shouldn’t be surprised if they see stage royalty Michael Cormick wondering down Pakenham’s main street- his family are locals.
The original Beast...
Hospital completion now watertight
Just months out from its opening, the new St John of God Berwick Hospital has taken on a life of its own in the...
Mum, son in drug grip
By Cam Lucadou-Wells
A Pakenham mother has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking after a police dawn-raid of her home in March, a court has heard.
Despite...
Peyton’s skipping in a heart beat
Year 3 Beaconhills College student Peyton Haines is the highest fundraiser of the Heart Foundation’s Jump Rope for Heart campaign.
Jump Rope for Heart raises...
Harvey’s Angels behind wheel
By Bonny Burrows
Angela Sykes has been revving up her engine in support of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research since 2014, and she’s gearing up...
Sustainability awards up for grabs
By Helena Adeloju
A Beaconsfield business that was a finalist in the Premier’s Sustainability Award in 2016 is encouraging other local businesses to nominate this...
Big dollars for sweets
An iconic Pakenham sweets company, best known as Australia’s largest manufacturer of 100s and 1000s, has been awarded a $97,246 grant to expand its...
Thieves return to ransack school
By Helena Adeloju
Police have appealed for public assistance in their investigation of a burglary at Emerald Secondary College.
The theft occurred on Sunday 7 May.
Detective...
Name change moves unpopular quarry
By Bonny Burrows
After much debate about its location, the controversial Garfield North Quarry project has been renamed as pre-studies begin on the site.
Developer Hanson...
Tour grooms young leaders
Ten of Officer Secondary College’s up-and-coming leaders recently visited China as part of a prestigious young leaders program.
The Year 9 students participated in...
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Missing camper’s wife thought he was camping alone
Russell Hill’s wife believed Carol Clay was her husband’s cousin for years before it was revealed the pair were having an affair, a jury...
