Tag: News
Quarry blackout ends
By Bonny Burrows
The developers behind the controversial Bunyip North quarry have signed up to a State Government project aimed at empowering communities to have...
Missing ring reignites family’s grief
By Bonny Burrows
As if the devastation of losing her sister in a car accident wasn’t enough, Suzie Elphinstone has “lost Erin for a second...
Rail loop plea backed
By Bonny Burrows
Calls for an extended rail line from Cranbourne to Kooweerup are gathering pace as the Kooweerup airport becomes a very real possibility.
A...
Teen harassed by ute driver
Police are searching for a four-door purple ute, allegedly involved in a Pakenham incident last month.
Investigators have been told a teenage girl was...
Crucial capital for community groups
The recipients of Cardinia Shire Council’s 2017-18 Community Capital Works and Major Equipment Grants have been announced.
This year, the council has awarded $275,000 to...
Op shop cash for CFA
Donations from the Berwick Opportunity Shop to its local CFA just keep coming, with the business this time handing over a cheque for a...
Documentary tells heroes’ story
By Russell Bennett
What started as just an embryo of an idea years ago has gone on to become Emerald’s lasting tribute to 32 fallen...
Folletts keep show gowing
By Casey Neill
Farming has always been a natural part of life for John Follett and his family.
“My grandparents were originally breeding Clydesdale horses at...
Focus on Aboriginal culture at childcare
By Bonny Burrows
Preschool children were recently treated to a taste of Aboriginal culture as part of Naidoc Week commemorations.
Ryan Road Childcare and Swim School,...
Dough in the daily bread
For James Fisher, bread is life and should be treated accordingly. The Cannibal Creek Bakehouse owner explained his baking process to Casey Neill and...
Dramatic arrest goes viral
By Bonny Burrows
A dramatic arrest in Pakenham on Friday 7 July, during which a police officer drew his gun on a man believed to...
Council upholds reserve promise
By Bonny Burrows
Works are underway to uphold a 40-year-old council promise to use Deep Creek Reserve for recreational, not development purposes.
Cardinia Shire Council has...