Town icon in local hands
A LOCAL family will form their own legacy and memories in their newly purchased home which has come to be known as a town...
Anthem honour, poppies for service
By Alana Mitchelson
OFFICER residents congregated on Friday 11 November, tying poppies to the memorial gates in honour of those who have died at war.
Rob...
Garden in their memory
By Alana Mitchelson
REMEMBRANCE Day marked the opening of Berwick Lodge’s memorial garden in honour of local war servicemen.
The project was supported by the State...
Drugged drivers on the rise
By Aneeka Simonis
THREE drugged up motorists and drunk drivers were caught red handed behind the wheel during a “concerning” three-day road operation carried out...
Garry’s dogs have made his day for decades
JUST a short drive past the Darnum footy ground is Garry Allen’s own little slice of heaven - ‘Collen Park’.
It’s more than just his...
Fallen saluted by descendants
By Aneeka Simonis
GENERATIONS of family turned out to pay respects to former serving ancestors at Remembrance Day in Pakenham.
Held at the town cenotaph,...
Scouting for CWA members
THE Woorinyan branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) based in Upper Beaconsfield meet on the fourth Friday of the month at 1.30pm at...
Fun trip to Eden
TWENTY-NINE members ventured to Eden for another great Pakenham East Nomad trip, with a stopover at Lakes Entrance and a lovely dinner at the...
Crime forum to hear concerns
By Aneeka Simonis
RESIDENTS living in fear in their own neighbourhood are expected to speak out at an upcoming crime forum in Pakenham.
Hosted by...
RIP with VIP touch
By Victoria Stone-Meadows
IF YOU had told Berwick man Trevor Thompson 11 years ago that he would soon be managing a cemetery, he would have...
Men’s shed hosts market day
THE Cardinia Men’s Shed is holding a market day on Sunday 20 November.
There will be various craft stalls with goods for sale, a display...
Prized hoofs on show
THE Hoof and Hook competition run by the Parklea Pakenham and District Agricultural and Horticultural Show Society will be again held at the Victorian...