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24/01/2007

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Asbestos fears
CRAMPED conditions at Cardinia Primary School have forced classes to be held in a building containi... (02/11/2005)

Bagpipes to skirl as kilts swirl
ROTARY district 982 governor Ray Stewart will officially open the 20th Berwick Highland Gathering at... (25/01/2006)

Harkaway alert over fire water
FORMER Berwick councillor Warwick Glendenning has called for more water standpipes in the Harkaway ... (25/01/2006)

Boat champ out of race
THIEVES have left a champion drag boat racer high and dry. Beaconsfield man Russell Palmer has had ... (25/01/2006)

Power crashes
A TRUCK crashed into a power pole, sparking a blackout in Pakenham on Monday. Hundreds of homes and ... (01/02/2006)

Area weathers power storm
EXTREME weather conditions have been blamed for power outages in the Berwick district. Berwick busi... (01/02/2006)

‘Legends’ of art
FORMER Berwick Primary School assistant principal Carol Norman and daughter Tara Wilson will be part... (01/02/2006)

Council moves on yard decision
CASEY Council was last night (Tuesday) expected to approve a planning permit for a new car dealershi... (01/02/2006)

Teen’s kidnap horror
A 17YEAROLD boy was slashed with a knife and dragged into the boot of a car in Berwick last week, be... (08/02/2006)

Premier to open show
PREMIER Steve Bracks is expected to officially open the Berwick Show just before the grand parade on... (08/02/2006)

Let’s clown around, mate!
... (08/02/2006)

CEO, shire to split
CARDINIA Shire Council and chief executive officer Don Welsh are poised to part company. The council... (08/02/2006)

New beginning keeps links to the past
HARKAWAY Primary School has become the newest old school in Victoria. The Minister for Education Ja... (22/02/2006)

Park pranksters in police sights
POPULAR district tourist attraction Gumbuya Park has become a target for thrillseeking pranksters. T... (22/02/2006)

Tense
RESIDENTS of Inglis Road, Berwick, and housing developer Andrew Harmon have moved into a tense wait... (22/02/2006)

Reserved again for footy, cricket?
FOOTBALL and cricket matches could again be played at Pakenham’s PB Ronald reserve. Cardinia Shire ... (22/02/2006)

Fluoride leak
A TONNE of fluoride has spilt into Cardinia Creek. The fluoride is believed to have leaked into the... (21/06/2006)

$10,000 food for thought
A BERWICK Chinese restaurant has been fined $10,000 for failing to comply with food laws. The City ... (28/06/2006)

Choir aims to raise voices
THE Casey Choir is singing out for new members. The fourpart ensemble is on the lookout for tenor, ... (28/06/2006)

Kokoda trekker returns to rest
A MAN who died trekking the Kokoda Track has been laid to rest in Pakenham, where he grew up. Ian Be... (28/06/2006)

Traders want Big Brother
FRUSTRATED traders are calling for Big Brotherlike security cameras in Pakenham’s Main Street after ... (05/07/2006)

Writing on the wall for vandals By Jim Mynard
CASEY Council was last night expected to pursue its battle against graffiti vandalism by agreeing t... (05/07/2006)

1 in 1000 perfect timing
SOME babies are just born with impeccable timing. Like Isabella Vanderwiel, who arrived at 8.05am ... (05/07/2006)

Standing up for future champs
WINDERMERE Child and Family Services auxiliary members are working to support the 2006 Gown of the Y... (12/07/2006)

Lifesaver deserves a pat on the back
A GRANDMOTHER who almost choked while having lunch last week wants to find the mystery man who saved... (12/07/2006)

Tree fee bugging council
BERWICK residents will be asked to pay $25 a tree to protect them from elm leaf beetles. The beetle... (12/07/2006)

Liquor bandit wields knife
A KNIFE wielding bandit terrified staff as he heldup Safeway Liquor in Pakenham last Friday night. T... (12/07/2006)

Not for sale
LIBERAL candidate for Narre Warren North councillor Mick Morland said the Liberal Party would not s... (19/07/2006)

See this show... you dirty rat!
STUDENTS at the Beaconhills College, Kangan Drive, Berwick, are working hard to prepare their next s... (19/07/2006)

Liberals lobbied
LIBERAL candidate for Gembrook Simon Wildes has invited people to support efforts to have the Enter... (26/07/2006)

Graffiti plague
GRAFFITI is driving residents up the wall. Business operators and householders in Pakenham, Beacons... (26/07/2006)

Life relay targets $100,000
CASEY Cardinia Relay for Life (CCRL) joined forces with Let’s Unwine in High Street, Berwick, to cel... (26/07/2006)

Saved by the bell
BERWICK Fire Brigade captain Alan Boyd has credited a smoke alarm with saving lives of people in a ... (02/08/2006)

Rate review unveiled for public comment
CASEY Council has made the Community Rate Review Committee’s report available to the public. The cou... (02/08/2006)

Meat heist
CARNIVOROUS thieves stole $80,000 of meat and a refrigerated truck from a Kooweerup abattoir on Sund... (02/08/2006)

The eyes have it school rocks!
... (02/08/2006)

Vandals left their call sign
VANDALS ripped a commercial sign from its stand and used it to smash a plate glass window in a Lover... (09/08/2006)

Bus links at last
PREMIER Steve Bracks last week announced an extended bus service to connect Casey Hospital with Bea... (09/08/2006)

Traders in a jam
PARKING in Berwick Village has again provided a major obstacle to development of commercial services... (16/08/2006)

‘Stranded!’
ANGRY local commuters say new, faster train services will leave them stranded at the station. Resid... (16/08/2006)

Classy leg wear aids research
STUDENTS and staff at Beaconhills College campus, Berwick, wore jeans to school on Friday, 4 August ... (16/08/2006)

‘Greedy grab for benefits’
CASEY Rate Review Committee member Frank Brunda has claimed that the review committee was lopsided ... (30/08/2006)

CWA to close
Picture: Luke Plummer. YEARS of service will end in tears because women who have dedicated the... (30/08/2006)

Demolition job
SHANIKAS Restaurant in High Street, Berwick, has been ordered to demolish an extension on the resta... (06/09/2006)

Sun survivor
A NEAR date with death has given Judy Flynn new reason to live. She wants people to heed warnings o... (06/09/2006)

Helping hands
A PAKENHAM woman battling a serious illness is getting by with a little help from a lot of bigheart... (13/09/2006)

Intersection to light up
BERWICK will get a $2 million traffic light system based at the Enterprise AvenueClyde Road interse... (13/09/2006)

Road to ruin
ELDERLY people are being targeted by asphaltpeddling artisans whose specialty is turning driveways i... (20/09/2006)

Former mayor hailed ‘an icon of Tooradin’
FORMER Casey mayor Ron Mantel died suddenly on board his boat on Monday morning. The death of the f... (20/09/2006)

‘A true gentleman’
MOURNERS filled the Tooradin Hall and spilled out across the roadway on Monday to farewell Tooradin ... (27/09/2006)

The heat is on
A SCRUB fire that blazed at Nar Nar Goon North on Sunday has prompted warnings that the district is ... (04/10/2006)

Fire up now!
HARKAWAY residents must do something about fire protection before it is too late. Edrington Ward co... (04/10/2006)

A spring in their step
SPRING racing fever is spilling out from the Cranbourne Turf Club to Berwick as the Berwick Village ... (04/10/2006)

For sale
THE Pakenham Place shopping centre is up for sale with a price tag of more than $50 million. And th... (11/10/2006)

Ball has a real spring in its step
MORE than 100 people attended the Berwick Spring Carnival Ball held at the Berwick Bowling Club on S... (11/10/2006)

$16,000 leap!
BALLA Balla Ward councillor Colin Butler said some landowners in the City of Casey rural sector had... (11/10/2006)

Dreams just turn to dust
DREAMS are turning to despair as farmers face a ‘survival of the fittest’ race against devastating ... (18/10/2006)

New parking rules
CASEY Council will apply new parking rules to the Berwick Village commercial centre. Berwick Village... (18/10/2006)

Plan now or else
BERWICK Fire Brigade captain Alan Boyd warned nearly 80 Harkaway residents that this area was facin... (18/10/2006)

Aussie flag sets the stage at college opening
LA TROBE MP Jason Wood officially opened stage four of Beaconhills College’s Berwick campus in Kanga... (25/10/2006)

Wedge ‘not working’
BALLA Balla Ward councillor Colin Butler believes the State Government’s green wedge plan is not wo... (25/10/2006)

Class action
NEW schools have been declared top priority for Pakenham as battle lines are drawn in the buildup t... (25/10/2006)

Widow’s war cry
PAKENHAM widow Joyce Parker is waging a onewoman battle to win compensation for a ‘forgotten’ bunch ... (08/11/2006)

Fashionable toast to park beauty
ROSES in bloom, sunshine and champagne set the scene for 100 guests at the Wilson Botanic Park fashi... (08/11/2006)

Deafening silence
ANGRY Beaconsfield residents have told Labor and Liberal candidates for Narre Warren South that they... (08/11/2006)

Pool party!
SAVING Pakenham’s old outdoor pool has been declared a certainty after a massive cash boost was prom... (15/11/2006)

Underage dance sensation
POLICE have hailed a Sunday night underage dance at Berwick Springs Hotel a huge success. More than ... (15/11/2006)

Voters given wall of silence
PRIMARY candidates for Narre Warren South in Saturday’s State Election have left Beaconsfield resid... (22/11/2006)

Gearing up for charity
KAMBRYA Secondary College, Berwick will have a strong team in the Great Victorian Bike Ride due to ... (22/11/2006)

Charity’s bitter harvest
VEGETABLES grown to feed needy families have been ripped up and destroyed by vandals. The Pakenham ... (29/11/2006)

Knives used in brawl
BRAWLING youths at the Bemersyde Drive, Berwick shopping centre near Kambrya College on Friday, 24 ... (29/11/2006)

New mayor at your service
TOORADIN has provided its second Casey mayor. Balla Balla Ward councillor Colin Butler easily won t... (29/11/2006)

Joy comes handcrafted
EDRINGTON Ward councillor Mick Morland has promised the Berwick and District Woodworkers Club a $10... (06/12/2006)

Escape route anger
HARKAWAY residents have reacted angrily to a joint Casey Council CFA statement that Old Coach Road ... (06/12/2006)

Clock builds head of steam
SPEND a few minutes in Berwick engineer Peter Weare’s workshop and you run the risk of becoming tot... (13/12/2006)

Ball in school’s court
A SCHOOL promised during the State Election for the Timbarra estate in Berwick may affect plans for ... (13/12/2006)

Town’s teen terror
A TEEN party that spiralled out of control on the weekend has prompted police to warn that if festiv... (13/12/2006)

Lights, Santa, action
BERWICK Chamber of Commerce plans to light up High Street, Berwick, in an extravaganza of twinkling ... (20/12/2006)

Sleeping giant a pot of gold
A POT of gold sits at the end of the rainbow for thirsty travellers exploring the attractions of th... (20/12/2006)

Fury at
UPPER Beaconsfield residents have come out in force to protest against pink concrete footpaths whic... (20/12/2006)

A close shave
A BERWICK couple is lucky to be alive after an out of control car crashed through their front yard. ... (10/01/2007)

So close to home
A NEWLY married Upper Beaconsfield man’s life was cut short when he died in a collision on Thursday ... (10/01/2007)

Waste cleanup close for Berwick
A RATE to cover the cost of a counciladministered commercial waste collection in Berwick has been fo... (17/01/2007)

‘Hands off our bore’
CARDINIA Shire mayor Kate Lempriere is concerned a water bore in Lang Lang will be reopened and wate... (17/01/2007)

Clearing creates ‘bushfire corridor’
HARKAWAY residents say their fire risk has been increased because of tree felling along Waldorf Cre... (17/01/2007)

Clyde rail plan rejected
CASEY Council was quick to say no to forcing a freight railway corridor through the Clyde township.... (24/01/2007)

Berwick set for a Sunday highland fling
HIGHLAND dancing, caber tossing, and the spectacular Atlas Stones of Strength competition will featu... (24/01/2007)

‘Dust devil’ hits home
A MINItornado hit the Bellbird Park area near Hessel Road, Berwick, last Thursday. Michelle Lewis s... (31/01/2007)

Gate case open, but not yet shut
CASEY Council has called for a report on the controversial winter closure of Boundary Road, Narre W... (31/01/2007)

Vandals raid RSL
PAKENHAM RSL has been hit by vandals. Medals and pins were stolen from wall displays and furniture ... (31/01/2007)

Trust leads fight
A PUBLIC meeting will be held to discuss community concern over the possible demolition of the hist... (07/02/2007)

Plucked from pool
QUICK action by lifeguards saved a Pakenham girl from drowning on Sunday. Fouryearold Emily Perrow h... (07/02/2007)

‘Life is the flower for which love is the honey’
THE everpopular Friends of Wilson Botanic Park Valentine’s Day picnic at the Berwick park will be he... (07/02/2007)

Teenager’s plea for the future
A BOY’S fear for the future if a controversial proposal to cut a new freight link through Cardinia S... (14/02/2007)

Pair in hot water
TWO Cardinia financial service providers are being pursued by Australia’s top corporate watchdog ove... (14/02/2007)

Demolition application withdrawn
CARDINIA mayor Kate Lempriere told a Beaconsfield public meeting on Monday night that an applicatio... (14/02/2007)

House must be restored: Trust
A PUBLIC meeting at Beaconsfield has called on the Shire of Cardinia to ensure that the Old Coach H... (14/02/2007)

Broken bottle binge
GLASS smashed and scattered on Pakenham footpaths is stopping residents in their tracks. Mums with ... (21/02/2007)

Helpers fight to save boy
A TEAM of passersby spent 20 minutes helping to revive a 15yearold Berwick boy after he got into di... (21/02/2007)

Great way to show off, says mayor
BERWICK Show has mayoral blessing. Casey mayor Colin Butler described the show as “the unbeatable B... (21/02/2007)

Hands up for a show of support
BERWICK’S 2007 twoday show has been dubbed the ‘happy show’. Show committee president Peter Wenn sai... (28/02/2007)

Show parking sparks split
CAR parking for the Berwick Show has caused a major split between the show committee and its major ... (28/02/2007)

‘Out of control’
RESIDENTS watched in horror as a light plane crashed at Clyde North on Friday, killing two people. T... (28/02/2007)

Left for dead
A MAN was brutally bashed and left broken and barely alive in a Pakenham park at the weekend. The 45... (07/03/2007)

Vandal tagged
A GRAFFITI vandal being interviewed by police inscribed his graffiti “tag” on a desk in the police ... (07/03/2007)

Clean up village or else!
BERWICK Village commercial operators will be given one last chance to clean up the commercial garbag... (21/03/2007)

Pay for play
PAKENHAM Football Club is so short of under18 players that desperate officials may take the drasti... (21/03/2007)

Fate in fete’s favour
ST MARGERET’S School fete in Gloucester Avenue, Berwick, on Saturday morning was a hive of activity.... (21/03/2007)

Bedside vigil
RESIDENTS are rallying behind a young Pakenham man severely injured last week in a freak motorbike ... (28/03/2007)

CEO job turmoil
ATTEMPTS by Mayfield Ward councillor Kevin Bradford to have Casey chief executive Mike Tyler’s posi... (28/03/2007)

Revellers rally round
A BERWICK rally for farmers in droughtstricken parts of Victoria had revellers singing in the rain o... (28/03/2007)

Bin scheme set to go
CASEY Council was last night (Tuesday) expected to adopt a commercial waste scheme for Berwick Vill... (04/04/2007)

‘We did all we could’
FIREFIGHTERS crawled on hands and knees through rooms filled with blinding smoke in a desperate bid... (04/04/2007)

Group effort to help bandicoot
BERWICK Primary School’s grade six students have donated hundreds of plants propagated at the school... (04/04/2007)

Glass shows art with class
MONASH University last week unveiled a magnificent glass panel depicting the history of its Berwick ... (11/04/2007)

Death shocks town
THE shock death in a car crash of one of Beaconsfield’s most communityminded citizens turned Easter ... (11/04/2007)

Bark for park!
A PUSH in Pakenham for an offleash dog park has intensified with hundreds of canineloving residents... (18/04/2007)

Soroptimists set to showcase region
SOROPTIMIST Berwick will host the Soroptimist Federation of the South West Pacific conference to be ... (18/04/2007)

Minister backs call for POW compo
VETERANS’ Affairs Minister Bruce Billson has supported a call for Australian service men and women ... (18/04/2007)

RSL raid nets thieves $1000 in Anzac cash
THIEVES who broke into the Berwick RSL Hall during Saturday night got away with nearly $1000 in Anz... (25/04/2007)

Teen party chaos
PARENTS hosting teen parties have been warned to dramatically beef up security or risk their celebra... (25/04/2007)

Workout on waste
CASEY Council and the Berwick Village Chamber of Commerce have formed a working committee to establ... (25/04/2007)

Vietnam an experience to remember
A RECENT trip to Vietnam left teenagers Rachel Quagliani and Sacha Boer with a life experience they ... (25/01/2006)

Mayor dresses for occasion
CARDINIA mayor Bill Ronald sported his mayoral robes on Australia Day for the first time since becom... (01/02/2006)

A political Boon?
DAVID Boon has been the toast of cricket lovers this summer and one Pakenham fan wants to take the a... (22/02/2006)

O, what a week!
STUDENTS at Berwick’s Monash University have been partying hard this week as part of annual OWeek ce... (22/02/2006)

Putting on the style show
IT WAS a hairraising trip to Sydney for the talented team at Stylemakers in Berwick and Pakenham w... (21/06/2006)

Town’s generous spirit recalled
RESIDENTS of Beaconsfield in Tasmania, the scene of the recent mining disaster, were generous to Upp... (28/06/2006)

Jim rides wave of the future
HANDS up if Jim’s an inspiration! Jim Asimakopoulos has had cerebral palsy since he was born, but it... (05/07/2006)

Medals honour firefighters
COCKATOO’S finest firefighters were honoured at the brigade’s annual presentation night in Upper Bea... (09/08/2006)

The treat’s on him
CASEY mayor Kevin Bradford received a birthday treat when he called in at the Casey Cardinia Relay f... (16/08/2006)

Spring plant sale lined up
THE Australian Plants Society will hold its annual spring plant sale at Wilson Botanic Park, Princes... (30/08/2006)

Badge of honour for veterans
THE Long Tan 40th anniversary badge could become an icon alongside the Anzac Day badges and poppy sy... (30/08/2006)

Students fast for a cause
STUDENTS stopped eating on the weekend to raise money for children in East Timor. More than 100 year... (30/08/2006)

Friendly competition?
FEDERAL Treasurer Peter Costello may have met his match during a visit to an eastern suburbs school ... (30/08/2006)

Students on song
A CHOIR of young singers recently entertained residents at Pakenham’s Ron Andrews Nursing Home. The ... (20/09/2006)

Students get the word
Grade six student Tiffany from Beaconhills College reports on the school's Writer's Breakfast held d... (20/09/2006)

Tipsters show top form
NO VICTORIAN football team will take out the top prize in the AFL this year but two Bunyip locals ha... (20/09/2006)

Spring into celebrations
BERWICK Village Chamber of Commerce has combined with the Cranbourne Turf Club for a Spring Ball to ... (27/09/2006)

It’s twins – no kidding!
MYUNA Farm in Doveton had a couple of surprises during early spring when resident goat Myrtle gave b... (27/09/2006)

Showtime boost
SHOWTIME means a busy time for people planning and setting up annual shows. Gembrook MP Tammy Lobato... (04/10/2006)

Council swoops on birds
CASEY Council will erect signs warning that swooping magpies are nesting in council parks if the bir... (25/10/2006)

Water Minister brings rain
ENVIRONMENT and Water Minister John Thwaites came to Berwick on Thursday 2 November and joined Gembr... (08/11/2006)

Foundation says thanks with a bodhran
THE highly successful fundraising dinner held recently by the Cardinia Foundation, which raises fund... (08/11/2006)

Amphibian paradise?
WILSON Botanic Park in Berwick has become a haven for tortoises. Visitors to the park have seen as m... (13/12/2006)

University celebrates
MONASH University Berwick campus staff said farewell to the business year with a gettogether at the ... (20/12/2006)

Saddle up this weekend
THE South East Arabian Horse Action Club will host the South Coast Arabian Championships this weeken... (17/01/2007)

Toddler Tian a true blue Aussie
AUSTRALIA Day was a special day for twoyearold Tian Mortimer, who, along with 55 others, was welcome... (31/01/2007)

Celebrate with Phar Lap
A CLASSIC film about Australia’s greatest racehorse, Phar Lap, will celebrate a new sponsorship arra... (14/02/2007)

Magic milestone for Lil
... (21/02/2007)

Outlook farewells favourite son
STAFF and clients at Pakenham’s Outlook bid farewell last week to a favourite son. Donald Van Dijk h... (28/02/2007)

Give and take the key
WHAT’S the key ingredient to a long and happy marriage? Nothing really, according to local resident ... (28/02/2007)

Bike festival gathers pace
RARE and unusual bikes will be on show during the national Alternative Cycling Festival and 2007 Oz ... (28/03/2007)

Wally’s trail leads to good fortune
WALLY Wombat’s Golden Trail at the Pakenham Show has benefited two local community groups. Star News... (04/04/2007)

Funds no reason to be blue
... (04/04/2007)

Locals answer appeal for help
TWO fundraising events in Pakenham for the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Good Friday Appeal on Fri... (11/04/2007)

Riders’ joy knows no bounds
MORE than 200 riders turned out for the 2007 Casey Riding of the Bounds on Sunday. City of Casey may... (18/04/2007)

A veteran gathering for car lovers
CAR lovers gathered at the Pakenham Racecourse on Sunday for the Federaion Veteran, Vintage and Clas... (18/04/2007)

Shared interests key to marriage
FRED and Sue Pitman had cause for celebration last Wednesday when they celebrated their 65th wedding... (25/04/2007)

Fire destroys sale of home
FIRE destroyed a Pakenham home on Saturday that had just been sold. But, the deal has now fallen thr... (02/11/2005)

Driver killed as car splits in two
A LANG LANG man died in a horror twocar collision near Pakenham on Friday. The 34yearold’s death con... (02/11/2005)

Police seek surf bandit
POLICE have called for information about a man who robbed two Berwick Surf shops in less than two we... (18/01/2006)

Door slammed on ‘original’ art scam
BERWICK and Pakenham residents may have unwittingly become embroiled in an international moneymaking... (18/01/2006)

Fire refuge row heats up
THE emergence of the fire season has reignited confusion and outrage over the lack of fire refuges ... (18/01/2006)

Estate developer riles at graffiti
A GRAFFITI attack on a Pakenham estate has outraged residents and developers who say the damage wil... (18/01/2006)

Cat killing angers neighbourhood
A CAT has been shot dead in Pakenham, angering its family and the quiet neighbourhood. Larissa and R... (25/01/2006)

Town’s first Xrated shop
A SEX book shop is set to open in Pakenham amidst traders’ claims that an Xrated neighbour could be... (25/01/2006)

Brigades help out fire fight
STRIKE teams of local firefighters helped battle raging bushfires that threatened the Gippsland town... (25/01/2006)

Thieves go a bit troppo in the heat
IT seems the heat wave has affected Cardinia’s criminals, given the unusual crime wave in the area i... (25/01/2006)

Excitement as life’s new lessons begin
GOING to school for the first time had young Jack Christie jumping for joy. The Nar Nar Goon lad was... (01/02/2006)

Police seek help over hitrun mystery
PAKENHAM Police have appealed for witnesses to a hitrun incident in Beaconsfield on Saturday. A 31ye... (01/02/2006)

Fire bomb damages chicken shop
A HOMEMADE fire bomb that set fire to a Kooweerup shop could have caused much worse damage, Pakenham... (01/02/2006)

School shortage hit
STUDENTS began classes this week amid claims Pakenham suffers a chronic school shortage. The start o... (01/02/2006)

Nest fire burns boy
A COCKATOO boy suffered burns to his face and hands after petrol poured on an ant hill was ignited. ... (01/02/2006)

I’ll fight murder charge wife
THE estranged wife of murdered Pakenham man Michael Griffey claimed she was innocent after she was c... (08/02/2006)

Coroner inquires on mauled girl
THE coroner was this week investigating the death of a 22monthold girl who was mauled by the family ... (08/02/2006)

Fieldsman hits out over racial taunts
A WEST Gippsland Cricket Association (WGCA) match was marred when an angry batsman racially abused ... (08/02/2006)

Church jubilee
ST MICHAEL’S Catholic Church in Berwick will celebrate a 50th anniversary with a jubilee Mass and lu... (08/02/2006)

From pub karaoke to festival gig
IT took a karaoke night at Purvies Pub to bring Pakenham musicians Meg Doherty and Pam Wouters toget... (22/02/2006)

Poor roads cost jobs
PLANS to make Pakenham the new jobs capital of the south east could be hamstrung by poor public tran... (22/02/2006)

Forget the eggs, now it’s green goo
GREEN goo seems to have become the new weapon of choice for vandals after an attack on a car in Pake... (22/02/2006)

Money trail ends in hope
A TRAIL of coins has linked Pakenham with needy children in the Philippines. Students at the junior... (21/06/2006)

Banana prices not appealing to thieves
THE high price of bananas might be driving fruit fans nuts, but it’s not turning them into thieves. ... (21/06/2006)

Everything goes in house blaze
A FAMILY lost their home and most of their possessions in a fire at Bunyip on Saturday. An electric... (21/06/2006)

Snip frees finger stuck in scissors
A YOUNG man whose finger became stuck in a pair of scissors was freed in a snip by emergency service... (21/06/2006)

DIY fans to be spoilt for choice
HOME renovators and tradesmen will soon be spoilt for choice with Mitre 10 Mega store set to open th... (28/06/2006)

Ageold secret: Don’t wait!
IT’S never too late to fall in love — just ask newlyweds Anne Game and Lyndhurst ‘Lyn’ Jenkins. The... (28/06/2006)

Civic centre site talks drawn out
PLANS to develop the Pakenham civic centre site are still on the drawing board. Two years after the... (28/06/2006)

Chase ends in arrest
POLICE have arrested an 18yearold man after a car chase through the streets of Pakenham last Friday ... (28/06/2006)

Town helps family rise from ashes
BUNYIP is rallying around a family who lost everything in a fire. Lindsay and Shirley Bray and their... (05/07/2006)

Council rejects sex shop
A BID to open a second sex shop in Pakenham has been knocked back by Cardinia Shire Council. Council... (05/07/2006)

Anger at the end of the line
A PAKENHAM security expert believes the ongoing Main Street vandalism rampage is related to stranded... (12/07/2006)

Tearful grandmother stranded at station
AN 85yearold grandmother was left confused and in tears last week after being left stranded at the e... (12/07/2006)

House goes up in smoke
A HOUSE that almost went up in smoke last week is the focus of a police investigation. It is believe... (19/07/2006)

More rail parking on track
MOVES are afoot to ease parking woes at railway stations in Pakenham and Beaconsfield. The State Gov... (19/07/2006)

Police seek liquor store thief
POLICE have released an image of a man they want to speak to in relation to an armed robbery at the ... (19/07/2006)

At 80, icon to get a facelift
ICONIC waterhole Pakenham Hotel is about to have a major facelift. The historic pub, a favourite me... (26/07/2006)

Sober message
PAKENHAM Police were pleased with a recent drinkdriving operation in Emerald that resulted in no mot... (26/07/2006)

Traders plug in to vandal camera plan
LIGHTS, cameras, action. That is the plan developed by Pakenham traders, council officers and police... (26/07/2006)

Boy escapes wreckage
AN 11YEAROLD Lang Lang boy walked from the wreckage of a headon smash last Friday night to a nearby... (26/07/2006)

Rock to blast vandals away
THE Beatles, Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison may soon be used to drive vandals out of Pakenham. Under ... (02/08/2006)

Traders fear growth of violence
PAKENHAM traders fear the mindless vandalism in Main Street will escalate to physical violence if s... (02/08/2006)

Pakenham ‘slum’ fears
PAKENHAM is at risk of turning into a “slum” suburb, a leading local government and welfare figure ... (02/08/2006)

No ball for assault victim
GUESTS at a Pakenham debutante ball were presented with a vicious display of thuggery last Friday ni... (09/08/2006)

Girl, 13, in two police pursuits
A 13YEARold driver reached speeds of up to 180km/h last week while being pursued by Pakenham Police.... (09/08/2006)

Top award for Davey
ROB Davey from Pakenham’s Evergreen Turf has won a prestigious industry award. Mr Davey won the pres... (09/08/2006)

Crumbs, water saved youth
A BERWICK Secondary College student who went missing for 12 days survived his bush ordeal on a diet... (09/08/2006)

Bomber steps up for a lifetime goal
LIONHEARTED Pakenham stalwart Brett Templeton kicked a goal in a dream debut on Saturday, then late... (30/08/2006)

Train fiasco plea
URGENT talks will be sought with Transport Minister Peter Batchelor in a bid to change new train ser... (30/08/2006)

Bypass vandal spree
VANDALS are targeting trucks and other heavy machinery at work on the Pakenham Bypass. Pakenham Poli... (30/08/2006)

Locked in office by robber
PAKENHAM police are investigating a robbery at a Beaconsfield service station last week that ended w... (06/09/2006)

School thieves’ change of heart
THIEVES chose loose change over a computer this week when they broke into a Berwick school. Haileyb... (06/09/2006)

Cannons fire up over prize theft
THIEVES stole raffle prizes, cash and food valued at more than $2000 from the Cannons Hockey Club ro... (06/09/2006)

A blue on the green
A LEISURELY game of golf turned into a blue on the green at a district golf club last weekend. Polic... (06/09/2006)

Fans know their limits
FOOTBALL spectators kicked a goal on the weekend with police impressed with driver behaviour around ... (13/09/2006)

Twin joy for kickin’ cousins
GRAND final days normally have their fair share of drama but the action, irony and coincidence at Ko... (13/09/2006)

Heavenly feeling for super Saint
THERE was no prouder man than Geoff Glover after Nyora won the Ellinbank and District Football Leagu... (13/09/2006)

Four dirt bikes stolen
THIEVES completed a dirty deed last week when they stole four Yamaha dirt bikes from a Pakenham Uppe... (13/09/2006)

Rub for pub
FEARS that a giant hotel proposed for Pakenham would hamper emergency service operations have been u... (13/09/2006)

Brock, Irwin tribute
CARDINIA councillors observed a minute’s silence in honour of Peter Brock and Steve Irwin at their m... (20/09/2006)

Bikie booked
A MOTORCYCLIST was given the checkered flag by police when he was clocked doing 120 kilometres an ho... (20/09/2006)

Shall we dance?
BALLROOM dancing is a craze for all ages – just ask Tony Knight and Jessica Osztreicher. They are th... (20/09/2006)

Taxi driver bash rage
A TAXI driver was beaten and robbed in Pakenham on Saturday night in an attack police believe was pr... (20/09/2006)

Biker severs hand
A WOMAN, 61, almost severed a hand in a motorcycle mishap at Lang Lang on Sunday. Police said the wo... (20/09/2006)

Oh, dear, oh deer ... shooter fear
MARYKNOLL residents fear claims that deer in the area need culling might bring unwanted shooters to ... (27/09/2006)

PM in town
PRIME Minister John Howard is expected to be in Pakenham today (Wednesday). Mr Howard will attend a ... (27/09/2006)

Hide those valuables, warn police
PAKENHAM Police have again urged car owners to not leave valuable items in their vehicles while they... (27/09/2006)

Mayor pushes for a pool decision
CARDINIA Shire mayor Bill Ronald has said the council is poised to decide on plans to fix the old P... (04/10/2006)

Star status for gentle giant
A HORSE is a horse, of course, but a Pakenham giant may lay claim to being a whole lot more than tha... (04/10/2006)

Trailer of theft
THIEVES stole a man’s trailer in Upper Beaconsfield and then used it to carry off his lawnmower and ... (11/10/2006)

Attempted murder charge after internet meeting
A PAKENHAM man has been charged with attempted murder following an altercation with a Berwick woman ... (11/10/2006)

Brakes on new laws
NEW rules regulating the riding of motorbikes and other recreational vehicles on private land have b... (11/10/2006)

Bunny business devastates kids
THUMPER the rabbit has been stolen from The Kids Childcare Centre in Pakenham. Staff and children we... (11/10/2006)

Warning on green power sales
RESIDENTS have been warned to be wary of any doortodoor salespeople trying to sell gas and electrici... (11/10/2006)

‘Zero tolerance’ on spray
SPRAYCAN vandals will be treated as criminals and their tags will be recorded in a database to help ... (18/10/2006)

Danielle races towards final
MISS V8 Supergirl Danielle Weggalaar needs your help. The Upper Beaconsfield model was selected as o... (18/10/2006)

Pitch attack:It’s just not cricket
VANDALS have forced stumps to be called at Pakenham’s newest cricket ground without a ball being bo... (25/10/2006)

Sad chord
A RARE guitar was among household items worth more than $5000 stolen from a property in Stoney Creek... (25/10/2006)

Police track hoon
A HOON driver who burnt rubber up and down a residential street is being pursued by Pakenham Police.... (25/10/2006)

Goose gone
A CONCRETE goose that took pride of place in the front yard of a Pakenham house has been stolen, al... (25/10/2006)

Kooweerup bypass waits to pass go
HOPES are high that a Kooweerup bypass is about to get the green light. Cardinia Shire officials and... (25/10/2006)

Lplater clocked at 159kmh
YOUNG motorists are in the spotlight after police clocked two teenagers driving at dangerous speeds ... (08/11/2006)

Girls bash teen
A TEENAGE girl was assaulted in Pakenham last Monday. The 17yearold Bunyip girl was walking along He... (08/11/2006)

Nothing short of a blooming top day
PAKENHAM’S most pampered rose bushes are all in bloom for Oaks Day on Thursday. Many of the beauties... (08/11/2006)

It’s DDay for pool!
THE Great Pakenham Pool Debate is looming fast – but whatever the outcome, people won’t be swimming ... (08/11/2006)

Vandals blitz course
VANDALS stormed Pakenham Golf Course on Saturday night leaving a trail of destruction in their wake... (15/11/2006)

Lakeside primary on Labor’s list
A NEW school at Pakenham’s Lakeside estate is a certainty if the State Government is reelected. Gemb... (15/11/2006)

Shopping centre going, going …
RETAIL developers are vying to buy the Pakenham Place shopping centre, with the selling price expect... (15/11/2006)

Man killed in pole smash
A BUNYIP man died when his car slammed into a power pole on Sunday. Police said the man was driving ... (22/11/2006)

Ronald out:two in mayoral hunt
CARDINIA mayor Bill Ronald is standing down. Cr Ronald said last week he was not planning to seek re... (22/11/2006)

Be ready for bushfire battle
MOPS, buckets, torches, blankets and towels — no householder should be without them this bushfire se... (22/11/2006)

Race club bolting in financial stakes
PAKENHAM Racing Club has recorded the highest profit of the 50 thoroughbred country racing clubs in ... (29/11/2006)

Voters deliver a Liberal dose
DELIGHTED Bass MP Ken Smith was yesterday gearing up for another busy four years after a strong publ... (29/11/2006)

Boy, 8, part of youth crime spree
AN eightyearold boy was among a group of youths on the wrong side of the law during a night of crime... (29/11/2006)

Stolen cars dumped and torched
STOLEN cars have been found burned out and dumped in bush areas around Pakenham. At least two cars w... (06/12/2006)

Special police called to siege
SPECIAL police forces were called to calm a man who threatened to blow up a house in Pakenham on Sat... (06/12/2006)

Gas leak creates traffic jam
BERWICK became grid locked on Monday afternoon when a highpressure gas main was ruptured. Emergency ... (06/12/2006)

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$60.5m place
PAKENHAM Place shopping centre has been sold for $60.5 million. Developer Lend Lease and the Austral... (13/12/2006)

McQuillan gets the nod
GARRY McQuillan is Cardinia Shire Council’s new chief executive officer. Mr McQuillan, acting CEO si... (13/12/2006)

Fatigue
A MAN was injured after a car hit a tree near Dalmore early Sunday. Police said the Murrumbeena man ... (13/12/2006)

Stupid fire prank
BUSHFIRES raging around Victoria did not stop pranksters from lighting a fire in the middle of a roa... (13/12/2006)

Woman ‘cut in bed’
POLICE are investigating an aggravated burglary in Pakenham. A 34yearold woman has told police she w... (20/12/2006)

Ban credit hustling: Plea
ALARM at the number of families drowning in debt has prompted a Pakenham financial counselor to cal... (20/12/2006)

Cyclist, biker hurt
A TEEN cyclist and a motorcyclist were injured in a collision at Pakenham’s busiest intersection on ... (20/12/2006)

Old Coach House in danger
VANDALISM has put the historic and treasured Old Coach House at Kenilworth Avenue, Beaconsfield, at ... (20/12/2006)

Stray cattle concern police
PAKENHAM Police are concerned about cattle escaping from paddocks and straying on to road reserves t... (10/01/2007)

Burglars hit businesses, home
PAKENHAM businesses have been targeted a spate of burglaries in the past week. The bottle shop of th... (10/01/2007)

Rat runners targeted
PAKENHAM Police are halfway through their operation targeting drink driving during the holiday perio... (10/01/2007)

Council opposes port rail link
THE City of Casey has spoken out against the Port of Hastings plan to drive a rail freight corridor ... (10/01/2007)

Death highlights problem road
PAKENHAM Upper residents are concerned about the condition of Huxtable Road following a fatality on ... (10/01/2007)

Commuters win back rail seats
A BACKDOWN by the State Government means passengers will again be able to ride VLine train services ... (17/01/2007)

Lightning starts two fires
FIRFIGHTERS from the Department of Sustainability and Environment and the Country Fire Authority con... (17/01/2007)

Women caught at high speed
A MORNING speed trap last Wednesday has caught two people driving at excessive speed on the Princes ... (17/01/2007)

Local link to hoon havoc
BERWICK and Pakenham residents were among those arrested after police confronted a violent mob durin... (17/01/2007)

Water woes
THE Pakenham McDonald’s restaurant was forced to close early after a car ran into a sign and the wat... (17/01/2007)

Licence to take water
SOUTH East Water has confirmed it holds a licence to extract water from the Lang Lang bore. The wate... (24/01/2007)

Police probe pump link to grassfire
PAKENHAM Criminal Investigation Unit is investigating the cause of a grassfire that spread through t... (24/01/2007)

Kinder set for primary school
A NEW kindergarten is to be built in Pakenham’s Heritage Springs Estate in time for the 2008 school ... (31/01/2007)

Restore jetty: Smith
THE Liberal State MP for Bass, Ken Smith, has called on the Bracks Government to save the Lang Lang ... (31/01/2007)

House wreckers return
INTRUDERS last week vandalised two unoccupied Pakenham homes, returning to one of them days later to... (31/01/2007)

Home boom for Bunyip
BUNYIP will experience a major growth spurt with at least 180 homes to be built in a new developmen... (07/02/2007)

Help me to stay, says Inge
A DUTCH woman needs help to make Pakenham her home. Inge Verstraeten fell in love with the area aft... (07/02/2007)

It’s trouble all round at the double
... (07/02/2007)

Business plans shattered
A PAKENHAM businesswoman is angry after discovering a dumpster lodged through her shop window yeste... (07/02/2007)

Small blocks rage
CARDINIA Shire councillor Bill Pearson has lashed out at the state planning tribunal claiming its “p... (14/02/2007)

Forecast is for show to shine
BERWICK Show Society past president John Tyrrell said the committee was looking forward to a great s... (14/02/2007)

Truck driver killed
A PAKENHAM man died when his truck crashed on the Monaro Highway on Friday morning. Police said th... (14/02/2007)

Hunt after attack
POLICE are searching for three youths who stabbed a man in Pakenham. The 35yearold victim was walki... (14/02/2007)

Café plan dropped
A REQUEST to extend trading hours at a cafe in Guys Hill was withdrawn from Cardinia Shire Council’... (14/02/2007)

Residents rev up antiport rail protest
CONCERNED residents from across the southeast turned up in force on Sunday to protest against the pr... (14/02/2007)

Wind whips up destruction
RESIDENTS in the Pakenham and Berwick districts bore the full brunt of howling winds that whipped th... (14/02/2007)

Police plea to slow teens
A TEEN motorist caught speeding twice on the same day has prompted police to urge motorists to slow ... (21/02/2007)

Kate’s in for top job
CARDINIA mayor Kate Lempriere is one of two nominations for Municipal Association Victoria (MAV) pre... (21/02/2007)

Coach House stand
CARDINIA Council has called on the state planning tribunal to step in and order the restoration of t... (21/02/2007)

Two killed in Clyde collision
TWO men were killed and another injured in Five Ways near Clyde when their car went underneath a sem... (21/02/2007)

Baseball bat attack
A MOTORIST and his passenger were taken to hospital after a confrontation with a group of youths in ... (21/02/2007)

Swampy a force of nature
THE long arm of the law now has paws. Pakenham Police Senior Constable Sharon Patterson is taking ca... (21/02/2007)

Footage may be key to catching vandals
POLICE will use security camera footage to help investigate a spate of holiday vandalism at Kooweeru... (28/02/2007)

Council buys prime site
CARDINIA Council has pounced on a premier block of land at the gateway to Pakenham’s Main Street, pa... (28/02/2007)

Liqueurs stolen
BOXED sets of liqueurs were part of a haul of goods stolen from an Emerald home on the weekend. Cash... (28/02/2007)

Teen plucked from lake dies
A 15YEAROLD Berwick boy who was rescued from Lysterfield Lake Park on Saturday, 17 February has died... (28/02/2007)

Jetty’s future still swinging
THE fight to save the Lang Lang Jetty is hotting up, with the jetty’s future being raised in State P... (07/03/2007)

Some drivers ‘won’t learn’
DRINK drinkers are failing to heed warnings about the danger of getting behind the wheel. Police spo... (07/03/2007)

Unused bore to spring to life
AN UNUSED water bore at Lang Lang is to be opened by South East Water later this month. South East W... (07/03/2007)

Man booked twice
A PAKENHAM man was booked for speeding twice in 24 hours by the same police crew. The 35yearold was ... (07/03/2007)

Snakes alive indoors, too
SNAKES are slithering into backyards — even into people’s houses — in a bid to beat the heat and fi... (07/03/2007)

Farms dig deep to pay for feed
CARDINIA Shire farmers are reaching deep into their pockets in a bid to feed their animals in the dr... (07/03/2007)

Smile please, it’s our anniversary
BEACONHILLS College was in the picture last week as all staff and students gathered at the Valley Ca... (21/03/2007)

Shire dumps levy
RATEPAYERS will get a $50 bonus after Cardinia Shire Council voted to scrap its controversial munici... (21/03/2007)

Council buys $2.6 m site
CARDINIA Council will spend $2.6 million to buy back the site of its Pakenham headquarters, paving t... (21/03/2007)

Police slam rodeo rabble
POLICE say they are fed up with drunken behaviour after two marked police cars had their numberplate... (21/03/2007)

Relief at last!
FARMERS in Cardinia and Casey will be able to access drought assistance for the next six months afte... (28/03/2007)

Water charges are a turn off
ANGRY farmers say they’re being asked to pay too much money to use Lang Lang’s newly reopened water ... (28/03/2007)

Charge laid over bashing
AN 18yearold Pakenham man has been arrested over the bashing of a 45yearold man on Saturday, 3 March... (04/04/2007)

Fire destroys truck, bales
A TRUCK was destroyed after a load of hay it was carting caught fire at Iona, south of Garfield, on... (11/04/2007)

Youth dies in ute crash
A TEENAGER has died after sustaining serious injuries after a ute rolled early on Friday. Police sai... (11/04/2007)

No drinkdrivers, but plenty of speeding
POLICE had a busy Easter, detecting 38 drivers for speeding offences over the holiday weekend. Offic... (11/04/2007)

Cowboy’s hard yakka pays off
JAMIE Longmuir is a true cowboy. The Officer youngster is looking forward to the Yakkerboo Festival... (18/04/2007)

Louts to be banned
PUBS are calling time on drunken louts. Troublesome drinkers asked to leave one hotel now face bein... (25/04/2007)

New Goon show puts town on the map
ALL OF Melbourne has been enthralled by radio station Triple M’s ‘suburban songs’, but only Nar Nar... (25/04/2007)

Rotary tackles depression
ROTARY has gone on the road to fight depression. A Rotary Health Safari is travelling around Austral... (02/11/2005)

Service to remember victory in Pacific
ON the 60th anniversary of victory in the Pacific, a special remembrance service will be held at St ... (02/11/2005)

CWA exhibits all in a good cause
HUNDREDS of Country Women’s Association members crowded into the Old Cheese Factory in Berwick last ... (02/11/2005)

Witnesses sought to servo assault
POLICE are searching for witnesses after an assault at a BP service station in Pakenham on Sunday. P... (25/01/2006)

Run for life
RELAY for Life (RFL) will hold an information meeting at Akoonah Park, Berwick, at 7.30pm on Wednesd... (01/02/2006)

Charity day tees off
THE Rotary Club of Berwick will hold its 44th annual charity golf day at Montuna Golf Club on Thursd... (01/02/2006)

Photos, mosaics and clay on display
CASEY manager of arts and leisure Robyn Bowen said the first Casey art space exhibition for 2006 con... (01/02/2006)

Shire start on outdoor art
CARDINIA’S civic art project is fast taking shape. A shortlist of artists has been drawn up for what... (08/02/2006)

SEATS visits Pakenham
THE South East Australian Transport Strategy (SEATS) will meet in Pakenham on Friday. SEATS also wil... (08/02/2006)

On the whole it’s a rumour
RUMOURS continue to mount that the US donut chain Krispy Kreme could be setting up in Narre Warren t... (08/02/2006)

Boardwalk completion date
TOORADIN’S $750,000 boardwalk across Evans Inlet is expected to be completed by the end of September... (22/02/2006)

Bowling club loses popular member
A POPULAR lawn bowler who died from a heart attack while playing the game he loved was given a fond ... (22/02/2006)

Car gutted by fire
BEACONSFIELD and Berwick fire brigades prevented a car fire spreading to private property on Monday ... (22/02/2006)

Sorrow over girl’s death
TWO sporting clubs have joined the outpouring of sympathy to the family of a sixyearold girl who wa... (21/06/2006)

Lapping up the fun
DOROTHY the Dinosaur danced up a storm in Pakenham last week. Children from around the district caug... (28/06/2006)

Vandals strike again at shops
VANDALS are continuing to frustrate Pakenham traders with another senseless round of attacks on Mai... (28/06/2006)

Roos bounce in
YOUNG footballers had a taste of the famous Shinboner spirit on Monday. Players from AFL club Kangar... (05/07/2006)

The joint was rocking!
PAKENHAM Secondary College performing arts students rocked last week in a special concert for visiti... (26/07/2006)

Dinner for modest
JOY Edwards has found the mystery man who saved her from choking on her lunch — and has shouted him... (26/07/2006)

SES vehicle has its own crisis
A STATE Emergency Service vehicle was involved in an incident of its own last Monday when it and a g... (02/08/2006)

Antique fair may double in value
PAKENHAM’S Antique Fair has raised more than $10,000 in muchneeded funds for charity. And its boomin... (02/08/2006)

Jaysen’s photographic memory
A PHOTO can provide the most priceless of memories and Pakenham youngster Jaysen Dale couldn’t be ha... (02/08/2006)

How much fun can a kid bear?
FUTURE prep students at Tooradin Primary School were invited to grin and bear it at a recent feast f... (16/08/2006)

Luncheon honours matriarch
STAR News Group directors Ian and Dorothy Thomas will be guest speakers at the Berwick Pakenham Hist... (16/08/2006)

Power to the wheelchair brigade
ELECTRIC wheelchair and scooter users will no longer run out of power in Pakenham. Cardinia Shire ma... (06/09/2006)

Call for rates restraint
PEOPLE should not be charged with excessive rates on the basis that they are wealthy and can pay, ac... (13/09/2006)

Finances still under spotlight
FINANCIAL management by the City of Casey has remained under attack despite two reports that the cou... (13/09/2006)

Hardware store set for relaunch
A MEGA amount of new jobs are set to be created in Pakenham when a hardware store is refurbished and... (13/09/2006)

Truck driver has narrow escape
DISASTER was narrowly averted when a truck collided with a train at Pakenham last Tuesday. The tipp... (20/09/2006)

Cop ‘shop’ ready for cleanout
IT looks like a secondhand goods shop, but it’s the property room at the Pakenham Police station whe... (27/09/2006)

Action for sports complex kicks off
A GROUP of passionate locals is hoping to pack up their bat and ball up and bring it along to a plan... (27/09/2006)

Special guest drops in for a cuppa
THE Prime Minister doesn’t often make house calls, so a group of residents got the surprise of their... (04/10/2006)

Students air views on poverty
BERWICK and Beaconsfield secondary college students were able to present their views to the 2006 Mak... (11/10/2006)

Swimming in Games fish
BALLA Balla Ward councillor Colin Butler said placing one of three giant fish sculptures, acquired b... (18/10/2006)

Meeting to whip up interest
WHIPPET enthusiasts are being called to a social family fun day and to help create an amateur racing... (18/10/2006)

Ron Mantel Boardwalk set to open next month
THE new Ron Mantel Boardwalk at Tooradin will be officially opened at noon on Saturday, 4 November. ... (25/10/2006)

Rail crossing safety upgrade
GEMBROOK MP Tammy Lobato said the rail pedestrian crossing over the railway intersection with Clyde ... (25/10/2006)

Rates meeting deferred
A SPECIAL Casey Council meeting to fully debate the Casey Community Rates Review report set for Mond... (25/10/2006)

Vandals hit community
VANDALS caused up to $2000 worth of damage to the Nar Nar Goon Community Centre over the weekend. Th... (08/11/2006)

Residents learn bushfire survival tips
COUNTRY Fire Authority community safety manager Dave Baker has called on residents to plan for the f... (08/11/2006)

Berwick is in the swim
THE Haileybury Waterlions are bringing their thriving swimming program to Berwick, with a new swimmi... (08/11/2006)

Fruit stall to help little boy in a jam
AFTER hearing the story of a young boy in need, 11yearold Stephen Sell decided to act. With a little... (22/11/2006)

Port plans target local link
PAKENHAM could become a major freight link under plans to build new rail lines from Gippsland to the... (22/11/2006)

Power to the people at Casey Fields
THE City of Casey will host a national humanpowered vehicle (HPV) allday challenge at Casey Fields o... (22/11/2006)

Sleepless night for top three pick
MOST 18 year olds are choosing not to get any sleep at this time of year, but aspiring football star... (29/11/2006)

Make fire moves ‘in advance’
PEOPLE living in bush fire prone areas need to decide in advance if they are going to stay in their ... (06/12/2006)

Alcohol report draws praise
THERE was evidence that the high density of liquor outlets was a powerful driver of levels of alcoh... (06/12/2006)

For Darren, it’s Christmas fear
LITTLE Darren has the scars to prove that he has seen more than his fair share of abuse and violence... (13/12/2006)

Courses help cut road dangers
BERWICK Lions Club members have been working to help reduce the road toll. In 2004 the club started ... (13/12/2006)

Garfield mourns a longtime legend
GARFIELD legend Albert Bow moved house once in his 74 years of life and that was to a property only ... (13/12/2006)

Market profits shared around
PROFITS from Gembrook Market’s first year of operation are being distributed back to the community. ... (20/12/2006)

Volunteers’ spirit forged in flames
FIREFIGHTERS have answered the call to help battle some of the worst fires in the state’s history. ... (20/12/2006)

Casey plots roads to future
FOUR senior VicRoads officials have seen the top road priorities for the City of Casey. Casey mayor ... (20/12/2006)

Arrests after high speed chase
EMERLD Police have arrested a 18yearold male following a high speed pursuit in Emerald on Sunday eve... (10/01/2007)

Deaths prompt road safety focus
LOCAL police will continue to zero in on drivers and road safety as motorists return from holidays a... (10/01/2007)

New police powers to tackle hooligans
CARDINIA Police has been given the power to enforce local laws in the Cardinia Shire in an effort to... (10/01/2007)

Berwick walkers get green light
PEDESTRIAN signals will be installed on High Street, Berwick, near Melville Park Drive. This is part... (17/01/2007)

National day to rock
PAKENHAM youth can have a rocking Australia Day with activities at PB Ronald Reserve. Local band Ups... (17/01/2007)

Group revamps meetings
CASEY Business Development Group secretary Nicola Saunders said the group’s events calendar for 200... (17/01/2007)

$100 note a fake
POLICE have been handed a counterfeit $100 bank note after it was passed over the counter at a Paken... (17/01/2007)

Plan parties, say police
PAKENHAM Police are urging people to plan parties well to avoid them having to be called in to sort ... (17/01/2007)

Tributes flow for former mayoress
ONE of Berwick’s most loved and respected mayoresses, Sue Smith, was buried at St Andrews Church, Be... (17/01/2007)

Bid to save Coach House
CARDINIA Shire Council is seeking legal advice in an effort to prevent the Old Coach House in Kenilw... (24/01/2007)

Bus has fiery end
PAKENHAM Upper Country Fire Authority was called to put out a fire on a burning bus in Pakenham Uppe... (24/01/2007)

Police investigation halts Puffing Billy
PASSENGERS on Puffing Billy made an unscheduled stop in Cockatoo yesterday (Tuesday) after an outofc... (24/01/2007)

Rain adds to the fun
SMOKE and noise seeped through the rain as a delighted crowd watched the Tooradin Tractor Pull on Sa... (24/01/2007)

Relay for Life is off and running
THE Casey Cardinia Relay For Life will hold an information seminar at Akoonah Park, Berwick at 7.30... (24/01/2007)

Clarification
IN THE story “Lightning starts two fires” on page three of last week’s Gazette, it was reported that... (24/01/2007)

Chance to drink to a cure for cancer
A LOCAL business is donating $1 from every coffee sold this Friday to the Don Stephen’s Relay for Li... (31/01/2007)

Drive for road funds
OBTAINING funds for regional rural road upgrades remains an issue for the Cardinia Shire. Part of To... (31/01/2007)

Information on port available
THE Port of Hasting Corporation (PoHC) will conduct public information sessions in the Shire of Car... (31/01/2007)

Clarification
IN THE story ‘Real recipe for cooking success’ on Page 25 of last week’s Gazette an error was made.... (31/01/2007)

Bunnies hop in
THE need for feed is attracting wildlife closer to the suburbs as the drought bites. Rabbits have be... (07/02/2007)

Serve customers better
ADVICE on how to make the most of existing customers will be the focus of the first Cardinia Busines... (07/02/2007)

Volume rises over noise barriers
BEACONSFIELD residents have called on the Federal Government to intervene over the failure of succes... (07/02/2007)

Fire raises smoke alarm
FIREFIGHTERS saved a burning house at Garfield on Monday. Tynong CFA captain John Glazzard said the ... (07/02/2007)

2007 Berwick Show Program
... (14/02/2007)

Highland bands pipe up
HAILEYBURY College Pipe Band distinguished itself at the Berwick Highland Games pipe band competitio... (14/02/2007)

Port expansion plans to go on show
PORT of Hastings information sessions will be held in the Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside Drive, ... (14/02/2007)

Under 10s in for free
CHILDREN under 10 will be admitted to the Berwick Show for free. Admission for adults is $15, until ... (14/02/2007)

Trading spaces
THE trade space and food court will be a popular place for patrons during the show. Taste buds will ... (14/02/2007)

Project streets ahead – at last
BERWICK Village Chamber of Commerce has accepted another guarantee from the City of Casey that the ... (28/02/2007)

St Patrick inspires a show of art
STUDENTS from Lakeside Lutheran College in Pakenham have started preparing their entries for the sch... (28/02/2007)

A bypass they wouldn’t pass by
MORE than 650 people took the opportunity to look over the Pakenham Bypass on Sunday. VicRoads, whi... (28/02/2007)

College’s silver lining
BEACONHILLS College celebrated its silver jubilee on Sunday with the inaugural Founders’ Day Service... (07/03/2007)

University of the Third Age grows
CASEY University of Third Age (U3A) is spreading its wings. The U3A will hold a class at Monash Univ... (07/03/2007)

Port submissions number in the hundreds
THE Port of Hastings Corpotation (PoHC) has received about 500 submission on the controversial Port ... (21/03/2007)

Concern over water road
INCREASED traffic on Westernport Road is an accident waiting to happen according to Lang Lang reside... (21/03/2007)

Police seek help after bashing
PAKENHAM detectives have released photos of three men they want to speak to in relation to the bruta... (21/03/2007)

Car parking concerns allayed
TRADERS concerned that roadworks planned for Bunyip’s town centre would rob them of vital car parkin... (21/03/2007)

Boost council funds: mayor
MAYOR Kate Lempriere has flagged plans to pressure the State Government to increase its funding for... (28/03/2007)

Chance led to life together
DAVID and Daphne Fairweather will celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary tomorrow (Thursday). ... (28/03/2007)

Police seek witnesses
POLICE are seeking witnesses to a serious crash on the Princes Highway in Pakenham early last Friday... (04/04/2007)

He’s okay, thanks
A PET cockatoo stolen from a Drouin couple has come home. ‘Cocky’, taken on the eve of Terry and Don... (04/04/2007)

Be patient ‘and stay alive’
POLICE are urging motorists to take care and be aware of the risks of driving tired while travelling... (04/04/2007)

A show to warm up to
A SPECTACULAR Quilt Exhibition will be held in Lang Lang this weekend. The exhibition is a major com... (11/04/2007)

A bloody good cause
RED Cross needs people to bleed for it. An Australian Red Cross mobile unit will be in Pakenham duri... (18/04/2007)

College tops class
BERWICK Secondary College has received a commendation for excellence in ‘on the job’ teacher trainin... (18/04/2007)

Show dogs poison fear
TWO prize dogs bred by Dalmore woman Danielle Inverno are lucky to be alive after they were allegedl... (02/11/2005)

Poll forum
CARDINIA Ratepayers and Residents Association has a meet the candidates forum at 7.30pm at Pakenham ... (02/11/2005)

Fuel watch
PETROL stations are being closely watched by police in a bid to deter driveoffs amid high fuel price... (02/11/2005)

All set to kick up the heels
THE focus will not only be on Flemington this Oaks Day… Pakenham has a share of the Spring Racing Ca... (02/11/2005)

Cause to celebrate
CHRISTMAS was all the more special for a Bunyip woman who came close to losing her daughter and husb... (18/01/2006)

Police probe loan
THE hunt for answers into the murder of Pakenham man Michael Griffey has intensified, with police ca... (25/01/2006)

Acid test for pool
PAKENHAM’S outdoor pool will be the focus of new tests to establish once and for all whether it can... (01/02/2006)

Vandals hit schools
PAKENHAM schools have been vandalised in the last days of the school holidays. Windows were smashed ... (01/02/2006)

Waking up to burglar
AN EMERALD woman was horrified after waking to find a burglar had broken in through her bedroom wind... (01/02/2006)

Surf shop rob clue
POLICE have released a ‘facefit’ of a man they want to speak to in relation to the burglary at Berwi... (01/02/2006)

Australia Day barbecue turns to toast
AUSTRALIA Day celebrations were brought to a halt for a Kooweerup family last Thursday after a shed... (01/02/2006)

Wright way to weight loss
ADRIAN Wright is a big loser, but couldn’t be happier. Over the past 12 months, he has shed more tha... (08/02/2006)

State row over Ronald letter
LIBERAL MP John Vogels has come under fire for accusing Cardinia Shire mayor Bill Ronald of bringing... (22/02/2006)

Baby named after CFA crew
EMERALD CFA has been honoured by a couple in Kinglake who named their baby after the fire crew that ... (22/02/2006)

Flooding street drains residents
WHEN Ron and Betty Ameer bought a block of land at Blue Horizons Estate in Pakenham last year they w... (22/02/2006)

Creek spill tests go on
AUTHORITIES were continuing to monitor Cardinia Creek this week after a fluoride spill. The Gazette ... (28/06/2006)

Life to surface in the new pool
SWIMMERS are ready to make a splash at the new Cardinia LiFE in Pakenham, which opens on Sunday. Th... (28/06/2006)

No waves on contract
CONTRACTS to maintain swimming pools at Garfield and Kooweerup have been extended. Cardinia Shire co... (28/06/2006)

100year plan for new cemetery
MOVES are afoot to expand Pakenham’s cemetery. As the population grows, pressure is mounting to find... (28/06/2006)

Police hope for October
PAKENHAM police are eagerly awaiting the opening of the town’s new emergency services headquarters, ... (28/06/2006)

Elders decide quarry fate
ELDERS from the local Wurundjeri tribe will decide the future direction of the Mt Shamrock quarry in... (05/07/2006)

Alert firefighters beat the alarm
FIRE fighters at Beaconsfield can claim a new record for response time after beating the alarm to a ... (05/07/2006)

Greedy thieves hit
SELFINDULGENT thieves stole chocolates and alcohol after breaking into an Emerald house last Tuesday... (12/07/2006)

Winter wind causes peakhour chaos
PEAKhour commuters had a dark and eerie experience on Monday evening after galeforce winds caused a ... (12/07/2006)

And it’s goodbye from him
THE wheels of Ron Saunders’ mechanical career have finally grinded to a halt after 47 years in the i... (12/07/2006)

Hotel assault charge
POLICE have arrested and charged a Nar Nar Goon local with serious assault. The 47yearold man was ar... (12/07/2006)

Vandals damage trucks
PAKENHAM Police are seeking some mudsplattered vandals after five trucks and several earthmovers had... (12/07/2006)

Girl gang face caution for theft
A SCHOOLGIRLS’ crime spree came to an end last Wednesday when three 15yearold Pakenham girls were c... (19/07/2006)

Speed drivers nabbed
PAKENHAM Police have issued 133 speeding notices in the past six months as part of Operation Earlyb... (19/07/2006)

State election may delay golf decision
A MINISTERIAL decision on plans to turn Pakenham Golf Club into a housing estate is not expected un... (19/07/2006)

100 and still racing
WIN Treble turned 100 on Tuesday and has no plans to slow down. Mrs Treble was surrounded by family ... (19/07/2006)

Premier opens pool
PREMIER Steve Bracks officially opened Pakenham’s $11.3 million aquatic and recreation complex Cardi... (26/07/2006)

Memorial backed
BERWICK RSL was noted as a successful RSL branch when it was allocated grant money to redevelop faci... (26/07/2006)

Council stresses bus need
CASEY Council will express concern to the Premier Steve Bracks and Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu ab... (26/07/2006)

Chase ends in crash
AN 18yearold Pakenham motorist allegedly led police on a highspeed pursuit along Princes Highway ear... (02/08/2006)

Thieves take the car, too
THIEVES broke into a Beaconsfield house last week and stole several items before making a getaway in... (02/08/2006)

Firefighters busier
PAKENHAM CFA has had over 50 more callouts in 2006 than it had this time last year. CFA captain Vinc... (02/08/2006)

Ready for change
KINDERGARTENS from across the shire are celebrating after the announcement of their successful submi... (09/08/2006)

Cash bid for kinders
CASEY council will seek funding of kindergartens for threeyearolds. Springfield Ward councillor Mich... (09/08/2006)

Toddler power set to hit
TEACHERS and parents are taking a preschool protest to the steps of State Parliament. Kindergartens ... (16/08/2006)

MP denies he’s a rebel
LIBERAL MP Russell Broadbent was at the centre of a political maelstrom, opposing Prime Minister Joh... (16/08/2006)

Two airlifted after crash
TWO women were airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after their cars crashed in Upper Beacons... (30/08/2006)

Smash spree riles traders
SHOP windows in Nar Nar Goon were smashed in a spree of vandalism that has traders angry at the atta... (30/08/2006)

Police warn on revelry
FINALS fever has hit, but police have warned supporters not to get too carried away. With big crowds... (30/08/2006)

Loyalty will guide us says college
ST FRANCIS Xavier College principal Paul Desmond has distanced his school from other colleges offeri... (06/09/2006)

New traffic noise test ruled out
VICROADS will not conduct an updated traffic noise test on the Monash Freeway near Brookvale Close, ... (06/09/2006)

Bikers clampdown
PAKENHAM police are cracking down on reckless behaviour by motorcyclists after several concerning in... (06/09/2006)

CFA’s flowon effect
FIREFIGHTERS faced an unusual challenge when called to an emergency at Pakenham’s Lakeside Village s... (06/09/2006)

Drunks scare off horse riders
A BERWICK resident is voicing her concern over dangerous and reckless behaviour by drunken youths ha... (13/09/2006)

Towns set to merge
A SLEEPING giant is preparing to awake between Officer and Pakenham. Plans for major new development... (13/09/2006)

Seconds from disaster
GEMBROOK school children on their way home from an excursion to Melbourne will remember last Tuesday... (20/09/2006)

Man injured in ute rollover crash and...
RESCUERS held a trapped man’s head above muddy water after he was thrown from the back tray of a uti... (27/09/2006)

Foot down on car parking
CARDINIA Shire councillor Brett Owen has vowed to put the handbrake on new developments in Pakenham ... (27/09/2006)

Truck driver concerns
TRUCK drivers working on the Pakenham Bypass are endangering their lives in order to cart as many lo... (27/09/2006)

PM comes bearing gifts
PRIME Minister John Howard promised extra funding for bypass works and shrugged off any hint of a fa... (04/10/2006)

Say in the future
GEMBROOK residents are being sought to have a say in their town’s future. The annual general meetin... (11/10/2006)

Hospital help sale
ST JOHN of God Hospital Berwick Auxiliary will hold a pearl jewellery display, talk and sale in the... (11/10/2006)

Teenagers injured in separate crashes
A TEENAGER was taken to hospital after a car ran off the Princes Highway and rolled into trees just ... (11/10/2006)

No cap placed on Cardinia’s pokies
POKER machine numbers in Cardinia Shire will not be capped, despite fears gambling is already causin... (18/10/2006)

Bass project gases up jobs
UP to 10 per cent of Victoria’s entire gas supplies will be sourced from the new Bass Gas centre at ... (18/10/2006)

Duo hits a high note
MEG Doherty and Pam Wouters are chasing their musical dreams. It’s a move that may not have brought ... (18/10/2006)

Kangas come closer
KANGAROOS are leaving the bush behind and bounding into backyards. At least two kangaroos have been ... (25/10/2006)

Track policy under fire
FIRE protection lobbyist Warwick Glendenning has challenged a statement by Casey manager of works a... (25/10/2006)

MPs face tough fight
VOTERS will choose from a full suite of political candidates doing battle for the local seats of Bas... (15/11/2006)

Thieves in new cycle
TWO bikes were stolen from Pakenham’s EVO Cycles on the weekend. Police said thieves forced open a ... (15/11/2006)

Council lashes out at car park ‘greed’
CARDINIA councillors have lashed out at plans for a new Pakenham business and shopping complex, clai... (08/11/2006)

BillingSmith joins race
PAKENHAM woman Cheryl BillingSmith has joined the list of challengers for the state election. Ms Bil... (08/11/2006)

Bunyip crime spree
SHOPS in Bunyip, including the town’s fire station, community centre and opportunity shop, were burg... (08/11/2006)

Kinder kids say ‘Goodbye Mrs Monro’
SCHOOL’S out for Heather Monro, but she’s not giving up teaching. The muchloved Pakenham Heights Kin... (08/11/2006)

Bus springs gas leak
BUS that was leaking gas saw emergency service crews called to Storey Drive, Pakenham, on Friday. C... (22/11/2006)

Business park’s first sales
THE first lots have been sold in the new South East Business Park. Up to seven allotments at the bu... (22/11/2006)

Pakenham pool to be fixed
CARDINIA Shire councillors have voted to restore the town’s outdoor pool. Residents in the gallery ... (22/11/2006)

Close race as poll line draws nearer
CLIFFHANGER contests are predicted for the seats of Gembrook and Bass when voters go to the poll... (22/11/2006)

Hansen jumps at Roos
LACHLAN Hansen’s family breathed a collective sigh of relief when the Kangaroos selected the former ... (29/11/2006)

Lobato edging towards victory
LABOR MP Tammy Lobato is poised to hold on to the seat of Gembrook but officially the result remains... (06/12/2006)

Store up on water, residents urged
THE big dry has firefighters warning residents to watch their water – in case of fire. Country Fire... (06/12/2006)

Putting the bite on coast mozzies
MOSQUITOES in the Casey’s coastal villages are in the firing line. Casey mayor Colin Butler wants so... (06/12/2006)

Trail bikes a problem: mayor
RECREATIONAL motorbike riders have been making life hell for some residents, according to Casey may... (06/12/2006)

Burns victim meets saviour
BURNS survivor Ran Webster has shaken the hand of the stranger who risked his own life to save him f... (13/12/2006)

Well behaved punters win over police
PUNTERS were winners with police for their behaviour at the races at Pakenham on Friday. Police said... (13/12/2006)

Fire access explained
HARKAWAY residents were this week to receive a letter explaining fire safety regulations for the are... (13/12/2006)

Dick ministers to Mallee again
PAKENHAM Uniting Church minister Dick Johnston on Monday packed his ute and headed to the Mallee reg... (20/12/2006)

Driver hits horse, dies
A MAN died after his car hit a horse and then ran off the road into a tree at Pakenham early on Tues... (20/12/2006)

Child safety warning
PEOPLE have been asked not to leave children alone in cars for any length of time and to never leave... (20/12/2006)

Moves tipped on vandalised cottage
CARDINIA Shire Council is expected to order restoration of the vandalised Old Coach House in Kenilwo... (03/01/2007)

106 reasons for a joyous Noel
NOEL Gardner had 106 good reasons to enjoy Christmas – that’s how old he turned on Boxing Day. Paken... (03/01/2007)

Hardware giant nails spot in town
BUNNINGS is coming. The homemaker giant’s arrival in Pakenham moved a step closer when Cardinia Shir... (03/01/2007)

Move brings new number for police
PAKENHAM Police have a new phone number. Following the move to new premises on the Princes Highway, ... (03/01/2007)

Hot start to new year for brigade
PAKENHAM firefighters were quickly into the fray in 2007, getting their first callout when the new y... (03/01/2007)

Speed signs may hit the road
SPEED zone warnings could be painted on roads around schools in Cardinia Shire. Cr Brett Owen has as... (10/01/2007)

Dogs ‘vanish’ from family home
AN OFFICER family have had an unhappy start to the New Year after six pet dogs disappeared from thei... (10/01/2007)

Melted road injures bikers
A MOTORBIKE crash in Pakenham Upper has drawn attention to the poor quality of local roads. Cranbour... (17/01/2007)

Mayor hints at
CARDINIA mayor Kate Lempriere has foreshadowed rethinking on Cardinia Council’s plan to use the cont... (17/01/2007)

How planning for new port develops
THE Port of Hastings Corporation (PoHC) was established about mid 2005 and the Federal Government’s ... (24/01/2007)

Cardinia taken by surprise
THE Port of Hastings Corporation’s plan to place a 500metre wide planning overlay on private propert... (24/01/2007)

MP health
CASEY Council has erupted into turmoil over claims by Narre Warren North MP Luke Donnellan that the... (31/01/2007)

Low drink driving numbers good news, say police
SIX drink drivers were detected during the Operation Filter, conducted by the Cardinia Traffic Manag... (31/01/2007)

Art a part of
BERWICK nurse and teacher Isabella Hastings has recently had one of her mosaic works exhibited in Fr... (31/01/2007)

Forums to explain freight link plans
RESIDENTS claiming they’ve been kept in the dark about a controversial proposal to cut a new freight... (07/02/2007)

Medical centre smoked out
PAKENHAM Main Street was partly closed to traffic after the Country Fire Authority were called to a ... (07/02/2007)

The quest for excellence
THE showgirls and boys show quest provides young people a chance to get up on stage and tell everyon... (14/02/2007)

Club tops up to beat drought
BERWICK Bowling Club is feeling the impact of the severe drought and needs to supplement its onsite... (14/02/2007)

Rally to rev up relief
CARS and guitars will entertain residents at a Need for Feed rally to help bale out farmers stricken... (14/02/2007)

Dry run turns into soap opera
FARMERS affected by the drought can wash away some of the stress — with thanks to a bighearted group... (14/02/2007)

Farmers may be left gasping
CARDINIA farmers who are suffering under current drought conditions fear they will not be able to a... (14/02/2007)

Charolais take the spotlight
CHAROLAIS cattle will be the feature breed at the 2007 Berwick Show. Charolais originated in France ... (14/02/2007)

Emergency crews busy
A CAR that crashed at Officer on Friday morning was trying to beat rushhour traffic, police said. Th... (21/02/2007)

… and finally
STUDENTS at Kooweerup Secondary College had a view at life behind the news when Nine Network present... (21/02/2007)

MP in cancer vaccine row
GEMBROOK MP Tammy Lobato has sparked a debate with a former political rival after raising doubts abo... (21/02/2007)

Port ‘yes’, route ‘no’
‘YES’ to a major port at Hastings. ‘No’ to cutting a new freight link to the port through the backya... (28/02/2007)

Aldi eyes Pakenham
SUPERMARKET giant Aldi is looking to open a store in Pakenham. Confirming recent speculation in the ... (28/02/2007)

Traders under siege
VANDALISM and graffiti attacks in Pakenham’s Main Street are forcing traders to turn their shops int... (28/02/2007)

This lady’s worth drinking to!
BENNY D’Angelo knew exactly how to celebrate the extraordinary success of his ‘Lady’ chardonnay. “W... (07/03/2007)

Parking dispute on the menu
A NEW restaurant in Beaconsfield has been given the goahead despite fears diners’ cars will eat into... (21/03/2007)

Koala branches out
A KOALA stunned a Nar Nar Goon North family when he turned up in their living room. Greg and Erica P... (21/03/2007)

VCAT to rule on service stations
BIDS to build new petrol stations alongside the western entrance and exit of the Pakenham Bypass wi... (21/03/2007)

This one’s for Grandpa
NINEyearold Bunyip girl Stephanie Smith has bravely had her long hair cut off to raise funds for the... (28/03/2007)

Club explores dam option
BERWICK Football Club president Peter Jensen wants a water saving and reticulation system designed t... (28/03/2007)

Ease off, Pplaters urged
YOUNG drivers are being urged to be aware of changing road conditions following a series of crashes ... (28/03/2007)

Sports ovals exempt from new restrictions
CHANGES to water restrictions from April 1 will not affect watering schedules for local ovals. Both ... (28/03/2007)

Final honour for war heroes
A DREAM to build a monument honouring war heroes through history has turned to striking bricks and ... (04/04/2007)

Developer’s bid demolished
A DEVELOPER’S bid to demolish the old Coach House at Beaconsfield has been thrown out as civic lead... (04/04/2007)

Injured Casey flown back
PAKENHAM’S Casey Cherry, severely injured in an outback motorbike accident, has been flown back to M... (04/04/2007)

More police needed: Trader
THREE recent smash and grab burglaries have prompted calls for a greater police presence in Pakenham... (11/04/2007)

Land bid goes before panel
A BID to expand recreational land in Officer has gone before an independent planning panel. Cardinia... (11/04/2007)

Bypass battle moves south
THE battle for a bypass is on again – this time at Kooweerup. As the longanticipated plan to push tr... (11/04/2007)

Business awards
BUSINESSES in the Cardinia Shire have been encouraged to nominate for a 2007 award. Applications clo... (11/04/2007)

New drugs have Jimmy smiling again
JIMMY Webber is all smiles after becoming the first Australian to access a lifechanging drug to tre... (18/04/2007)

Bypass getting up to speed
MOTORISTS may get an early Christmas present with hopes high that the Pakenham Bypass will open befo... (18/04/2007)

Roadrage driver double the limit
POLICE believe a man brandished a set of brass knuckledusters at another motorist during a road rage... (18/04/2007)

Man flashes at passing cars
POLICE are this week hunting a man who indecently exposed himself at cars travelling along Main Stre... (25/04/2007)

Farewell for Ray
MORE than 500 people turned out on Monday to farewell Ray Murphy who died suddenly of a heart attack... (18/01/2006)

Aquatic progress
WORK has resumed on Pakenham’s much anticipated new aquatic centre after a break during ChristmasNew... (25/01/2006)

Viet trek to recycle funds for research
BERWICK resident Wayne Nelson will be one of 30 people from across Victoria to cycle through Vietna... (01/02/2006)

Council off on fishing expedition
IF the sign on mayor Bill Ronald’s office door says Gone Fishing, he may still be on council busines... (08/02/2006)

Public space first
NODOUBT your correspondent Robert Muddyman (Gazette 14 June) has good intentions when he endorses t... (21/06/2006)

Cardinia booze deaths reach 23 a year
MORE then 20 Cardinia residents die each year from alcoholrelated illnesses and injuries. Alcohol ca... (05/07/2006)

Nine cars damaged in attack rampage
A ONEhour crime rampage in Pakenham last Saturday damaged nine cars. Police said the frenzy started ... (05/07/2006)

Grape expectations bear fruit
A PAKENHAM Upper couple has seen the fruits of their wine making passion progress into an awardwinni... (09/08/2006)

Centralise services
I REFER to Jim Mynard’s My View article Something Worth Thinking About (Gazette, 6 September) in re... (20/09/2006)

All fired up for Christmas
IT’S that time of year again when the man in the big red suit comes to town and this year instead of... (29/11/2006)

Duty of care
THERE are two issues that are causing deep concerns at Harkaway. The first relates to the ridge in ... (13/12/2006)

Council comes clean
CASEY Council joined with 166 Australian councils last year to reduce greenhouse gasses equivalent t... (17/01/2007)

Time for hard rubbish
CASEY Council will collect hard rubbish and bundled green waste for the next five weeks. Materials ... (17/01/2007)

Sampson has a crush on cars
THE highlight of Berwick Show this year will be the three presentations by The Monster Truck at 3.30... (14/02/2007)

The best of both worlds
WE welcome another Berwick Show, where we put the best of country and rural life on display. The Ber... (14/02/2007)

A beaut new look to ute show
THE Autobarn Berwick Beaut Ute Show has a fresh look, with new classes, more sponsors and prizes. Th... (14/02/2007)

Pittosporum pest
ALONG with other readers we were amazed to read the My View article (Gazette, 11 April) encouraging... (18/04/2007)

Chemist robbed again
MORE than $7500 worth of men’s aftershave and ladies’ perfumes were stolen from the Berwick Amcal Ph... (02/11/2005)

Child’s play for atrisk kids
DISADVANTAGED kids in Pakenham have had a little bit of fun and excitement brought into their lives.... (02/11/2005)

Bike return simply the best
DESPAIR turned to joy for Pakenham man Leigh Eckersall when his stolen motorbike was found on Christ... (18/01/2006)

Chamber aware of redevelopment
BERWICK Village Chamber of Commerce has launched a campaign to make businesspeople aware of options ... (18/01/2006)

Gembrook’s history to go on tap
GEMBROOK’S Ranges Hotel will be restored back to its original state, complete with a mini museum, a... (18/01/2006)

Citizens vie for top awards
THE City of Casey will announce its Citizen of the Year Awards on Australia Day, Thursday, 26 Januar... (18/01/2006)

Friends prepare to go to work
THE Friends of Wilson Botanic Park will hold a working bee at the park this Saturday. The working be... (18/01/2006)

Crash car rolls into ditch
A DRIVER was lucky to escape with her life when her car veered off PakenhamKooweerup Road late on Mo... (18/01/2006)

Trevor joins the top tier
A NEW era for police in Pakenham has begun at the top – and the benefits are expected to filter thro... (25/01/2006)

Helping put lives back on course
A MEN’S behaviour course in Pakenham will increase to two days a week after the success of its firs... (25/01/2006)

Games stall Berwick’s GP festival
BERWICK Village Chamber of Commerce has decided not to hold a followup grand prix festival this year... (25/01/2006)

Vandals target cars
CARS parked in the Southside car park in Berwick Village have been regularly vandalised. Volunteers ... (25/01/2006)

Crossing to cost $160,000
CASEY council is facing a $160,000 outlay to provide a pedestrian crossing on High Street, Berwick, ... (25/01/2006)

Hospital director on a mission
THE ‘new man’ seen expertly mopping the ward floors at St John of God Hospital Berwick this week wa... (25/01/2006)

Waste wanted
HARD and green waste collections are available in the City of Casey until the end of February. Mater... (01/02/2006)

Love shines like a diamond
DIAMONDS are forever, and Len and Mary Bramley are doing a good job of making their love last just a... (01/02/2006)

Motor sports support revs up
PLANS to host a round of the Victorian motorkhana championships in Pakenham have been backed by Card... (01/02/2006)

No work for Sarah after excavator theft
THE theft of a truck and excavator worth $100,000 from an Officer business has left the state’s only... (01/02/2006)

Councillors to access all areas
BEEFEDUP security at Cardinia Shire Council offices will be relaxed to let councillors come and go a... (08/02/2006)

Calisthenics on display
CALISTHENICS Victoria will hold a come and try day at the Masonic Hall, High Street, Berwick on Satu... (08/02/2006)

Auto business to move after yearslong dustup
AN Officer car parts business will move at the end of the month after years of complaints from the o... (08/02/2006)

Power
LIBERAL candidate for Gembrook Simon Wildes said small business and jobs were being put at risk beca... (08/02/2006)

Support group backs
BERWICK Village Chamber of Commerce has formed a support group for its representative on a committee... (08/02/2006)

From gridiron and lacrosse to football and cricket
DECIDING it was time to escape the slopes of Canada for a year, Brian Thorstad and his family made t... (22/02/2006)

Tough start to lives
LITTERS of kittens found dumped in rubbish bins or left to drown in nearby creeks have prompted rene... (22/02/2006)

Bridge is made for walking
NEW bridges at Bayles will be safe to walk across. Transport Minister Peter Batchelor gave this assu... (22/02/2006)

Brush up computer skills
THE Casey Business Development Group (CBDG) will start this year with a special forum on computers. ... (22/02/2006)

Council scraps coat of arms idea
CASEY Council will not go ahead with plans to create a coat of arms. Springfield Ward councillor Lor... (22/02/2006)

Photos provide hope
BERWICK Anglican Church will hold a photographic exhibition in the church building in Peel Street, B... (22/02/2006)

Rotary charity golf day a hit
ROTARY Club of Berwick president Tim Moore has reported a great day for the 44th annual club charity... (22/02/2006)

Park remains popular
WILSON Botanic Park has continuing activities ranging from the popular Valentine’s Day picnic, jazz ... (22/02/2006)

Skate park official
LANG LANG’s new skate park will be officially opened this week. The park has been operating for some... (22/02/2006)

Traders to lobby for start on streetscape
BERWICK Village Chamber of Commerce president Michael Hall foreshadowed a more intense campaign to h... (22/02/2006)

Boost for respite
EMPLOYED people caring for older relatives and friends will receive more support. La Trobe MP Jason ... (22/02/2006)

Shock prompts life saver
TAMMY Murrell never dreamt she would be a lifesaver. But the Kooweerup woman’s quick thinking when ... (21/06/2006)

Water rises
WATER rates are on the rise. South East Water said on Monday prices would increase by around five pe... (28/06/2006)

Golfers tee up for land sale
BEACONHILLS Country Golf Club members have voted to sell off a section of their course to provide a ... (28/06/2006)

Still kicking at 44
OLD Ted is still kicking at 44. He’s affectionately known as a ‘bit of a grumpy bugger’, but Ted has... (28/06/2006)

Hotel plan goes to tribunal
A GIANT hotel proposed for Pakenham’s Lakeside estate will have its future decided by the state plan... (28/06/2006)

Water leak waste anger
A BERWICK resident is furious with Casey Council for allowing a cracked pipe at Edwin Flack Reserve ... (28/06/2006)

$11 million pool opens with a splash
LAST one in is a rotten egg! That was the call from Tayla, Molly, Owen and Mel who were among the f... (05/07/2006)

Snared: Chance
MEMBERSHIPS of the new Cardinia LiFE centre have already exceeded expectations, manager Michelle You... (05/07/2006)

Entertain kids, says Lempriere
CINEMAS — not security cameras — would be the best way to combat youth crime in Pakenham, Cardinia c... (12/07/2006)

Spy camera push gains momentum
MOVERS and Shakers in Pakenham are banding together to get Main Street watched around the clock. Tra... (12/07/2006)

Thieves take liking to homewares
THIEVES broke into a vacant Pakenham house last week and made a clean getaway with a toilet roll hol... (12/07/2006)

Ceremony cleanses council
SMOKE alarms in the council chamber were deactivated just before the Tuesday 4 July council meeting ... (19/07/2006)

Kooweerup Hospital plans to expand
KOOWEERUP Hospital has revealed plans for a major redevelopment. Hospital board chairman Gary King s... (19/07/2006)

Park set to sparkle
BUNYIP’S newlook Anzac Park is complete, with streetscaping and landscaping adding extra sparkle to ... (19/07/2006)

Prodigal dog is back home
LANG LANG postie, animal lover and soontobe film star Rhonda Palmer was delivered some good news of ... (19/07/2006)

Youth clocks 145km/h
PAKENHAM Police were shocked to record a motorist doing 145km/h in wet conditions in Garfield last ... (19/07/2006)

Geoff’s 50year repeat dose
BERWICK chemist Geoff Hood celebrated 50 years in pharmacy last Thursday. Mr Hood’s partners in the... (19/07/2006)

Long road for bridge repairs
A BROKEN bridge has Bunyip residents bristling. Paul and Heidi Kramer run a horse agistment property... (26/07/2006)

Minister wants information
THE state planning department wants to know whether Pakenham has enough public open space before a d... (26/07/2006)

Call for report on bus service
SPRINGFIELD Ward Councillor Michael Farley has asked Casey Council for a report on the use and patro... (26/07/2006)

Coles Myer distribution centre closure hits workers
MORE than 50 Cardinia residents have lost their jobs as part of the closure of the Coles Myer Distri... (26/07/2006)

School parking ‘needs action’
SPRINGFIELD Ward councillor Lorraine Wreford said driving and parking around schools was one of the ... (26/07/2006)

Councillor to take election leave
EDRINGTON Ward councillor and Liberal candidate for Narre Warren North Mick Morland said he would ta... (26/07/2006)

Lyall Road set for upgrade
CASEY Council has adopted a plan to upgrade Lyall Road, Berwick between High and Brisbane Streets. I... (26/07/2006)

Residents rally against land sale
TIMBARRA residents will rally in the Timbarra Primary School Hall at 7.30pm on Monday 31 July in a l... (26/07/2006)

Hospital ladies celebrate
KOOWEERUP’S hospital ladies auxiliary celebrated 50 years of service last week. Auxiliary members, a... (26/07/2006)

Relay for Life gets into stride
THE Casey Cardinia Relay For Life (CCRL) has set a $100,000 target for the March 2007 relay to be he... (26/07/2006)

Hall plans to keep doubling up
BERWICK Village Chamber of Commerce has reelected president Michael Hall to take it through the next... (02/08/2006)

RSL welcome for teenage veteran
TROOPER Shane Dixon is the youngest member of Kooweerup’s RSL but already a veteran. The 19yearold ... (02/08/2006)

Competition still rates
CASEY Council will continue its early rates payment competition. Casey mayor Kevin Bradford said rat... (02/08/2006)

Recycling systems bowling along
LA TROBE MP Jason Wood has highlighted the successful installation of a 160,000litre water recycling... (02/08/2006)

New units
GARFIELD is fast joining the Gold Coast as a place to retire to. Cardinia Shire Council has approved... (02/08/2006)

College push grows
TIMBARRA residents have said loud and clear that they want a secondary college built on land origin... (02/08/2006)

Pair clean up fundraising awards
DYNAMIC fundraising duo Courtney and Rochelle Baker have been honoured in the Tidy Towns awards. The... (02/08/2006)

Works double power capacity
SP AusNet has announced that its multimillion dollar Clyde North Substation will be finished later t... (02/08/2006)

Roo action a ‘disappointment’
CHERIE Johnson of Bunyip is worried that animals injured on local roads are given little chance to l... (09/08/2006)

Library satisfies
RIVER Gum Ward councillor Wayne Smith has told Casey Council that the Cardinia Casey Library service... (09/08/2006)

Young pair picks up a tidy honour
HELPING others is a family tradition in the Baker household. Dynamic brothersister duo Courtney and ... (09/08/2006)

Premier announces technical school
PREMIER Steve Bracks said last week that a new technical education centre (TEC) would be built on t... (09/08/2006)

Choir gets set to sing for its birthday
BERWICK Youth Choir will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a gala concert in the Rosanove Auditori... (09/08/2006)

Trees tie in nature and nurture
SCHOOL students are taking the cleaner, greener message to heart, planting hundreds of trees to cele... (09/08/2006)

Music for the aged
RESIDENTS in residential care were entertained in their homes as part of the Casey Ageing Positivel... (16/08/2006)

‘Thirdworld’ classrooms
GARFIELD children are being taught in “thirdworld” classrooms, frustrated parents and councillors s... (16/08/2006)

More people, but crime on the decline
CRIME is on the decline in the Cardinia region, new figures have revealed. Despite the rapidlyincrea... (16/08/2006)

Forum set to provide kids a safe start
CASEY Council will conduct a free SafeStart forum from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Wednesday, 6 September i... (16/08/2006)

‘Triple whammy’ to hurt householders
PAKENHAM welfare groups say the ‘triple whammy’ on household finances will cause the most hurt to t... (16/08/2006)

City congratulated for clean sweep
KEEP Australia Beautiful Victoria has commended the City of Casey for winning the Clean Site Program... (16/08/2006)

Taking away pokies won’t stop problem
TAKING away poker machines would not prevent gambling problems, Four Oaks Ward councillor Rob Wilso... (16/08/2006)

Trivia night to help choir
CASEY Choir will hold a trivia night in the Masonic Hall, 106 High Street, Berwick, at 7.30pm on Sat... (16/08/2006)

Brentwood mooves into contention
BRENTWOOD Park Primary School has been shortlisted in a dairy industry art competition that highligh... (30/08/2006)

Lots of holiday fun in store
FUN for children of all ages during the school holidays has been planned in the City of Casey. Casey... (30/08/2006)

Doors no longer a disability
‘DISABILITYfriendly’ doors at the Cardinia Cultural Centre have been replaced — so people in whee... (30/08/2006)

Take back the east, Costello urges Libs
FEDERAL Treasurer Peter Costello has called on more than 500 guests at a Liberal Party fundraiser t... (30/08/2006)

Bunyip supermarket works set to start
WORK on Bunyip’s new supermarket will begin shortly with the construction contract awarded to local ... (30/08/2006)

Mother and son keep the peace
JP duo Eve Kurban and Greg Pringle are a rare mother and son combination. ... (30/08/2006)

‘Everyone had their chance’ on rate review
CASEY Rate Review committee chair Norma McCausland said she believed that all sections of the commu... (30/08/2006)

Phone tower boosts coverage
A NEW phone tower looms on the outskirts of Pakenham. The tower, near Henry Road on the western ed... (30/08/2006)

Police on the beat for meat
PAKENHAM Police are continuing their hunt for a meat thief who stole a refrigerated truck with $80,... (06/09/2006)

A wheely good way to travel to work
PEDAL power will be all the rage next month when the first local Ride to Work Day rolls into Cardini... (06/09/2006)

Meeting pulls out all stops
COMMUTERS angry at plans to change train times in rural areas will meet with MPs to thrash out solut... (06/09/2006)

Wild about film starsPakenham Hills Primary School children are excited at the prospect of having a
WATCH out for the wild things. A movie version of a muchloved children’s book is being filmed aroun... (13/09/2006)

Garden vandals strike again
A PAKENHAM couple is starting to believe that the grass is greener on the other side after vandals r... (13/09/2006)

Butchers hook into birthday
THERE is nothing rare about the quality service and products that Brookmere Meats has been dishing u... (13/09/2006)

Man charged with meat heist
PAKENHAM police charged a Nilma man with burglary and theft last Friday in relation to a $80,000 mea... (13/09/2006)

Speed drivers booked
TWO speedsters, one clocked at more than 70km/h over the speed limit, were booked within 30 minutes... (13/09/2006)

$5000 home theft
THIEVES helped themselves to several valuable items from a house in Emerald last week. Police said ... (13/09/2006)

Casey welcomes upgrade
THE City of Casey has welcomed the State Government announcement that the Clyde RoadEnterprise Aven... (20/09/2006)

Laptops stolen
LAPTOP computers were stolen from a family home in Beaconsfield last week. Pakenham Police said the ... (20/09/2006)

Family spitting chips after kids told vegies request out of order
A PAKENHAM family is simmering after their children’s vegetable order was quashed at a local restau... (20/09/2006)

Car gas leaks drive concern
CARS leaking gas prompted shoppers to be cleared twice from Pakenham’s shopping centre last week am... (27/09/2006)

Tobacco dangers
YOUNG people have been asked to accept the challenge of saying no to cigarette smoking. Casey mayor ... (27/09/2006)

Waste debate continues
BALLA Balla Ward councillor Colin Butler failed in an attempt to have Casey Council’s garbage colle... (27/09/2006)

Man slashed
A MAN was slashed with a paint scraper and received cuts to his face and neck during a fight at the ... (27/09/2006)

Police seize car under hoon law
A MOTORIST driving at more than double the speed limit through Officer became the first to have his ... (04/10/2006)

Ladies celebrate 70
PAKENHAM’S branch of the Country Women’s Association celebrates its 70th birthday today (Wednesday).... (04/10/2006)

Flush with cash
THE Lang Lang Pastoral and Horticultural Association will receive $8000 to refurbish toilets at the ... (04/10/2006)

Drop out rate bolsters renewed TAFE push
ALARM at the high number of students dropping out of secondary school has intensified calls for a be... (04/10/2006)

Creek dumping prompts appeal
A PAKENHAM icon in danger of being drowned in rubbish has prompted a call for more care in the ... (04/10/2006)

Green light for crossing
SCHOOLCHILDREN and other pedestrians need no longer be afraid to cross the busiest road in Beaconsfi... (11/10/2006)

Chatwin takes a hard stand
CARDINIA Shire councillor Ed Chatwin has fired another salvo at plans to expand the Mount Shamrock q... (11/10/2006)

Bypass beam jams highway
MOTORISTS endured lengthy delays getting in and out of Pakenham and Officer after a concrete constru... (18/10/2006)

Teenage driver killed in crash
A LANG Lang man is dead and a second man is fighting for his life after a twocar collision in Clyde... (18/10/2006)

Bushfires make for busy week
FIREFIGHTERS were in the thick of the action at two serious regional blazes last week as predictions... (18/10/2006)

Drink drivers ‘well over’
THREE drinkdrivers were netted in a police traffic blitz on Saturday night. A total of 179 motorists... (25/10/2006)

Library’s double story
BOOKLOVERS will have twice the reading room under milliondollar plans for Pakenham Library to double... (25/10/2006)

Search on for CEO
THE search is on for Cardinia Shire’s new CEO. Executive recruitment specialist McArthur Management ... (08/11/2006)

Police on trail of rogue bikers
ROGUE bikers riding roughshod through public parkland have been warned that authorities are hard on ... (08/11/2006)

Sewerage backlogs ‘stinks’
IT stinks. That was the message from Cardinia Shire councillors angry about the ongoing wait to have... (08/11/2006)

Bunyip theft charges
A MAN has been remanded in Ballarat over thefts in Bunyip. The man, 46, of no fixed address, was ar... (15/11/2006)

Man’s face bloodied
A ROUTINE check turned into a call for help when Pakenham Police found a man lying in the backseat ... (22/11/2006)

Horse show coming
TWO people’s love of horsing around has made dozens of sick children’s wishes come true. Tynong Nort... (22/11/2006)

Wedding vandalism
CARS were damaged at a wedding at Warrook Cattle Farm while guests celebrated the union. Police sai... (22/11/2006)

New life for pool
PAKENHAM’S outdoor pool will be rejuvenated in an $800,000 makeover that pool supporters have hailed... (29/11/2006)

Emotion spills over for campaigner
DOT Murphy was moved to tears as the emotion of her sixyear battle to save the Pakenham outdoor pool... (29/11/2006)

Pool vote genuine, says mayoral hope
CENTRAL Ward councillor Kate Lempriere has fended off claims she voted for the Pakenham pool fix to ... (29/11/2006)

Big Brother hits street
BIG Brother could be enlisted to keep an eye on Pakenham’s Main Street as part of efforts to stamp o... (06/12/2006)

Town sees the lights
RESIDENTS are lighting up Lang Lang. The town’s traders association is promoting a Christmas lights ... (06/12/2006)

Horse feed dries up
FEED shortages during the drought are putting horse people under pressure to shift or sell their pre... (06/12/2006)

Lobato, Smith hang on to seats
LABOR MP Tammy Lobato has held on to the seat of Gembrook. With a recount finalised last week, Ms L... (13/12/2006)

‘Bump’ wrecks front yard
A PAKENHAM couple got a shock when a car crashed through their front fence on Friday. Barry and Ver... (13/12/2006)

Childcare centre goahead
THE state planning umpire has thrown out opposition to plans to build the biggest childcare centre y... (13/12/2006)

Road deal sealed ... finally
ANGER over the state of an important tourist road has turned to joy with a cash pledge ensuring it w... (20/12/2006)

‘Mini Pakenham’ plan rejected
SUBDIVISION plans that some residents feared would turn Gembrook into a “mini Pakenham” have been kn... (20/12/2006)

Councillors clash over mayoral car
CARDINIA’S mayoral car was at the centre of a verbal clash last week between Cardinia councillors Do... (20/12/2006)

Power boost in the works
A MULTIMILLION dollar boost to Lang Lang’s power supply began last week. Electricity transmission an... (20/12/2006)

Lights on at new estates
STREET lights will be turned on early in new residential estates in an effort to stop vandals causin... (10/01/2007)

Highway commuters driven to a frazzle
RUSH hour can be a snail’s race through Pakenham as growing traffic turns the daily commute into a ... (10/01/2007)

Help for childhood abuse victims
WOMEN who have survived childhood sexual assault will have access to a local support group starting... (10/01/2007)

City will ponder
CARDINIA Shire Council is going to use the next two months to decide where it stands on the proposed... (17/01/2007)

Officer taps into future
OFFICER will be home to one of the first residential estates in Victoria to have mandatory recycled ... (17/01/2007)

Drought knocks wildlife
NATIVE wildlife are doing it tough in the drought. Maryknoll Wildlife Shelter has had a busy start t... (24/01/2007)

Police begin hoon patrol
CARDINIA Traffic Management Unit will be involved in a special operation to increase the police pres... (24/01/2007)

Sisters follow family style
HISTORY repeats itself today as two Pakenham girls start the school year just as their father and un... (31/01/2007)

Residents push to keep golf course
RESIDENTS pushing to stop the proposed redevelopment of Pakenham golf course have outlined to Cardin... (07/02/2007)

Plea for action on cafe
GUYS HILL residents have called on Cardinia Shire Council to ensure that the Nush Restaurant at the... (07/02/2007)

Dairy goats
THE Mountain District Goat Club will hold its 43rd annual showing of the dairy goat section from 9.3... (14/02/2007)

Five cars seized
FIVE Pakenham motorists have had their cars seized since new “antihoon” laws were introduced. In se... (14/02/2007)

Road a race track: residents
MOTORISTS using a Pakenham street as a “thunder” zone have prompted residents to plea for traffic to... (14/02/2007)

Reckless drivers put lives at risk
SPEEDhappy hoons are putting their lives — and those of other motorists — at risk, police said on M... (14/02/2007)

Westfield keeps the kids amused
WESTFIELD Fountain Gate is proudly supporting this year’s Berwick Show. Families can enjoy two class... (14/02/2007)

Dog numbers grow to 600
MORE than 100 breeds of dogs will be strutting their stuff at the Berwick Show on Saturday 24 Februa... (14/02/2007)

High stakes on offer
THE popular dog high jump will be held at the Berwick Show on the main arena in front of the Akoonah... (14/02/2007)

Trailer gone
A TRAILER loaded with garden tools and a wheelbarrow was stolen from a home in Federation Court, Pak... (21/02/2007)

Man held
A MAN has been arrested over the burglary of a number of businesses in Pakenham’s industrial area. T... (21/02/2007)

Cash boost
HERITAGE works at Emerald have won an $8500 boost. Planning Minister Justin Madden said last week th... (21/02/2007)

Teen hurt
A TEENAGER too young to have a licence was injured after crashing a stolen motorbike at Cockatoo las... (21/02/2007)

Business park is doing lots of business
UP TO a dozen lots have been sold in the new South East Business Park. The park, on the outskirts of... (28/02/2007)

Tribunal puts final seal on road dispute
THE Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has settled a dispute between Cardinia Shire and res... (28/02/2007)

Relocation plans still on track
RELOCATION of Pakenham Racecourse out of central Pakenham remains on the agenda. Chief executive of... (28/02/2007)

Residents jump up as council pushes
RESIDENTS pushing to save the old Coach House at Beaconsfield have welcomed Cardinia Shire Council’s... (28/02/2007)

Small farms on show
... (07/03/2007)

Lang Lang in need: report
LANG Lang and surrounding rural localities have been ranked in the top 10 disadvantaged postcodes in... (07/03/2007)

Council builds property portfolio
TWO more properties have been added to Cardinia Shire Council’s real estate portfolio. It recently b... (07/03/2007)

Push for wall of fame
SPRINGFIELD Ward councillor Lorraine Wreford wants to establish a wall of fame in the City of Casey ... (07/03/2007)

The car’s running a little too hot!
A CAR caught fire on the Princes Highway at Pakenham last Thursday morning. Emergency service crews ... (07/03/2007)

A rural showcase
AN early shower, then plenty of sunshine gave Pakenham Show Day a fresh sparkle on Saturday. The rai... (21/03/2007)

Need for feed speeds relief effort
RESIDENTS are rallying in a heartwarming display of community spirit to support struggling farmers. ... (21/03/2007)

Baffled doctors find rays of hope for Kade
DOCTORS admit they’re baffled by Pakenham boy Kade McKillopSimpson’s mystery illness, but they stil... (28/03/2007)

Landmark decision still a talking point in the town
IT was one of the biggest decisions Cardinia Shire Council has made, and remains a talking point tod... (28/03/2007)

‘Smart move’ backed
CARDINIA Shire councillors will spend several million dollars rebuilding the civic centre they said... (28/03/2007)

Clubs confident of bouncing back
FOOTBALL clubs are keeping fingers crossed that a young player shortage will be resolved before the... (04/04/2007)

Officer will see the light, at last
WORK has finally started on installing traffic lights on the Princes Highway at Officer after a long... (04/04/2007)

Joeys seek leadership
PAKENHAM Joey Scouts are in need of some new leaders. The younger scouts, aged six to eight, need so... (04/04/2007)

Plane crash probe
AIR safety investigators are still seeking answers to the cause of a light crash at Clyde North that... (11/04/2007)

Sticky hop gets chop
LANDSCAPING plans for a new housing development in Pakenham had to be trimmed after it was revealed ... (11/04/2007)

Take it as red, these ladies love a laugh
LADIES who love a laugh are leaping at the chance to grow old disgracefully. Having fun is serious b... (11/04/2007)

Council asks to
THE City of Casey has asked the Victorian State Museum to lend the council the Cranbourne meteorite ... (18/04/2007)

Crash probe continues
PILLS were found in the car of a Corowa woman who was involved in the crash that killed Beaconsfield... (18/04/2007)

Songs farewell iconic figure
JOHN Williamson’s iconic song True Blue rang out last week as hundreds of mourners bid an emotional ... (18/04/2007)

Lock it or lose it, warn police
A SPATE of thefts from cars in Pakenham has police again warning residents to ensure their cars are... (18/04/2007)

Offleash lobby to look at parks
THE push in Pakenham for an offleash dog park continues to gain momentum. Dog owners are lobbying fo... (25/04/2007)

Terrier vanishes after fireworks
PAKENHAM resident Lisa Monod is appealing for help to find her beloved Staffordshire bull terrier th... (25/04/2007)

Golden jubilee of religious life
KOOWEERUP’S Sister Rose Wood celebrated her golden jubilee on Friday night, commemorating 50 years ... (25/04/2007)

Ermera chief to observe poll
JAN TRESIZE, president of the Friends of Ermera (a district in East Timor) has been selected to joi... (25/04/2007)

City issues pool and spa alert
TAKE special care with children around pools and spas. This message comes from the City of Casey as... (03/01/2007)

Beacy PO enjoys a red letter day
BEACONSFIELD Licensed Post Office has been recognised as the best nonmetropolitan post office in Aus... (03/01/2007)

Local performers set
TWO top local performers are set to strum their stuff on country music’s biggest stage. EmmaJane Mon... (10/01/2007)

It’s hell in there for some on an extremely hot day
WITH the mercury rising in the past week, local businesses have been struggling to maintain their no... (17/01/2007)

RSLpresident set for Lang Lang
AUSTRALIA Day celebrations in Lang Lang will feature Australia Day ambassador MajorGeneral David McL... (24/01/2007)

Kooweerup welcomes cancer researcher
AUSTRALIA Day celebrations in Kooweerup will feature the Australia Day ambassador Professor Vasso Ap... (24/01/2007)

Citizens to the fore on national day
SEVENTEEN hardworking citizens and six community events have been nominated for one of four awards i... (24/01/2007)

Come smell the roses
SHOW patrons have been invited to come and smell the roses in the Berwick Show horticulture pavilion... (14/02/2007)

United by the music
BADFOLK, the Berwick and District Folk Club, is based at the Old Cheese Factory, Berwick and provide... (14/02/2007)

Axemen are world class
WORLD class axemen will be seen at the arduous and spectacular wood chop contests at Berwick Show th... (14/02/2007)

Ted’s backs photos
TED’S Camera Stores will sponsor the photographic section of the 2007 Berwick Show. This year’s prog... (14/02/2007)

Dance talent goes on show
STUDENTS from the CathyLea Academy of performing arts will entertain on the food court stage from 2p... (14/02/2007)

Mean machines run hot
CROWDS flocked to Pakenham on the weekend to admire hundreds of the best machines on four wheels. Th... (02/11/2005)

Choir raises its voices
THE Berwick Youth Choir (BYC) will hold an information day for new choristers at the Old Cheese Fact... (18/01/2006)

Council backs claims
CASEY council chief executive Mike Tyler has hit back at a claim by Narre Warren North MP Luke Donne... (18/01/2006)

WWI cannon fires to its former glory
A WORLD War I cannon buried for more than 70 years has been restored to its former glory and placed ... (25/01/2006)

Daylight robbery sparks alert
The daylight burglaries occurred last week on acreages with thieves taking computers, chainsaws, cam... (25/01/2006)

Jetski trail goes cold
POLICE are seeking witnesses after a jetski was stolen from a Kooweerup shop last week. Offenders br... (01/02/2006)

New doubt over libraryBy Paul Dunlop
PLANS to relocate Pakenham Library could be shelved. Cardinia Shire Council last week cast aside an... (01/02/2006)

Firefighters answer a distant call
RAGING bushfires near Erica and Anakie have had Cardinia’s volunteer firefighters working day and n... (01/02/2006)

Road keeps rescue crews busy
RESCUERS used the jaws of life to cut a woman free from the wreckage of a car that crashed into a tr... (01/02/2006)

Oh, baby, what a boom!
MORE than 3400 babies were born in Casey last year. Casey mayor Kevin Bradford said the baby boom w... (01/02/2006)

College campus opens
IT was the first day of school for everyone at Maranatha Christian College’s new Officer campus. Pri... (08/02/2006)

New school finds its centre
STUDENTS at Berwick’s newest primary school were officially welcomed by Minister for Education Servi... (08/02/2006)

Lifelong learning begins at Lakeside
PAKENHAM’S newest school, Lakeside Lutheran College, opened its doors to an enthusiastic response la... (08/02/2006)

Learning program in jeopardy
AN innovative bid to help slower learners read and write at Bayles Primary School is in jeopardy. In... (22/02/2006)

Police thwart BMX bandits
TYE Johnston has beaten the BMX bandits, thanks to a little help from Pakenham Police. The Cockatoo ... (22/02/2006)

Owners back pooch park plan
CALLS for an offleash dog park in Pakenham have won plenty of support – and some criticism. The Gaze... (21/06/2006)

Learning to save lives
THE ability to save a life is priceless. Some of the 12 participants taking part in a first aid cour... (28/06/2006)

‘It should be compulsory’
IF TED Henderson had his way it would be compulsory for every adult to have basic first aid training... (28/06/2006)

Green light at long last for Officer
OFFICER residents are no longer seeing red after their 15yearbattle to have traffic lights installe... (05/07/2006)

Lang Lang aims to clean up in awards
SPRUCED up Lang Lang has faced the clean police. The town’s bid to be Victoria’s tidiest had its mom... (12/07/2006)

Casey crackdown on the way
CASEY Council is set to expand efforts to finally get rid of graffiti from the municipality. This i... (12/07/2006)

City to hold graffiti summit
RIVER Gum Ward councillor Wayne Smith has been successful in his bid to get the City of Casey to con... (12/07/2006)

Owners hound the council for dog park
PEOPLE calling for an offleash dog park want to add bite to their bark. Moves are afoot to establis... (19/07/2006)

Sharon builds on her career
STEP aside Bob the Builder, there’s a new star on the construction site. And she’s in the running fo... (26/07/2006)

$50,000 boost for Windana
BUILDING works and improvements at Windana Therapeutic Community at Nar Nar Goon have won a $50,000 ... (26/07/2006)

Police renew appeal for missing woman
A GEMBROOK woman missing for almost three years heads a list of people Victoria Police are desperate... (02/08/2006)

All aboard for bus grant
THE wheels on the bid to get community buses in Cardinia have gone around — from zero to three. Resi... (02/08/2006)

Music may move vandals to vacate
MOVES are afoot to stamp out vandalism in Pakenham, but whether it’s through music, muscle, movies o... (16/08/2006)

Protest spells out preschool needs
LOCAL parents and children joined a statewide protest in Spring Street last week, lobbying for chang... (30/08/2006)

Beaconsfield joins rally
REPRESENTATIVES from Beaconsfield Kindergarten joined other kindergarten groups in a rally at Parlia... (30/08/2006)

Branches mourn fallen friend
COUNTRY Women’s Association officials are mourning the impending closure of the Officer branch, but ... (06/09/2006)

Rolling car crushes man
A MAN trying to jump start a car with jumper leads leads from another car in Cockatoo last Tuesday ... (06/09/2006)

Goahead for 12 units
SIX singlestorey and six doublestorey units will be built across the road from Meadowvale Retirement... (13/09/2006)

Aerobics results to leave you breathless
JUMPING jacks, pushups and somersaults are all the rage among students at Berwick Primary School, wh... (13/09/2006)

Train stops to change
COMMUTERS taking a stand against a revamp of rail services to rural towns have won a rethink on peak... (13/09/2006)

Footpath program set in concrete
NEW footpaths will be installed in towns around Cardinia Shire under a $304,000 bid to improve walkw... (20/09/2006)

Pool push on a roll
THE push for a pool at Emerald is making waves. Cardinia Shire Council on Friday announced plans to ... (20/09/2006)

Quarry expansion stalemate
THE go ahead for a contentious expansion of the Mount Shamrock Quarry in Pakenham Upper is still on ... (20/09/2006)

Bunyip bank wins support
RESIDENTS are getting behind Bunyip’s push for a community bank. About 100 people attended a public ... (20/09/2006)

Topiary theft knocks nursery
AN EMERALD nursery is reeling from the theft of more than 60 specially grown topiary plants from its... (20/09/2006)

U3A to stay online
PAKENHAM’S University of the Third Age will receive $7500 to continue providing public internet acce... (20/09/2006)

Critics flay council over rates mishap
CASEY Mayor Kevin Bradford has apologised to ratepayers for a mistake made in the calculation of the... (27/09/2006)

Colour for a cause
JUST about everything keen green thumbs John and Carol Quinn touch turns to gold. Or red, or blue, o... (27/09/2006)

Woman stabbed during party
A CELEBRATION turned sour when a woman was stabbed at Kooweerup on Saturday night. The 45yearold wo... (04/10/2006)

Wheels are slashed for the day
Picture: Stewart Chambers. ONE wheel or two, it doesn’t really matter on Ride to Work day — as... (04/10/2006)

Roadmaking slug
EMERALD residents will have to fork out up to $12,000 each to get their street sealed after controve... (04/10/2006)

Hold the front page it’s rolling away
A NEWSPAPER delivery was delayed when a truck rolled at a roundabout in Avebury Drive, Berwick, earl... (04/10/2006)

Shape of things to come
THE new sculpture at Cardinia Culture Centre was officially opened on Tuesday by councillor Kate Le... (11/10/2006)

$1 million is put on the right path
FOOTPATHS in towns around Cardinia Shire will be upgraded in a $1 million project that the council h... (11/10/2006)

Trapped by magpie
A FIERCELY territorial magpie has made Donna Sneddon a virtual prisoner in her own home. The Pakenh... (11/10/2006)

Rates up for debate
CASEY Council will hold a special meeting on Monday to discuss the complicated and controversial Ca... (18/10/2006)

Toeing the fashion line
FASHION queens can put a confident spring in their step at the Pakenham races on Oaks Day. An actio... (18/10/2006)

New market would be ‘catastrophic’
PLANS to relocate Melbourne’s wholesale fruit and vegetable market have been slammed by local grower... (18/10/2006)

Childcare for Kooweerup
A NEW 55place childcare centre is to be built in Kooweerup. Cardinia Shire Council approved a perm... (25/10/2006)

Bird plan hatched
THE state planning umpire has given the goahead to controversial plans to develop a 200,000 bird br... (25/10/2006)

Nominations soon to close
NOMINATIONS for the 2007 Citizen of the Year are closing soon and Cardinia Shire Council wants resid... (15/11/2006)

Pakenham library boosted
BOOSTED internet facilities, more books and music and extra space for children’s activities and othe... (08/11/2006)

Motorist on drug charges
A MAN will appear in Dandenong Magistrates’ Court over drug trafficking charges in Pakenham. Police ... (08/11/2006)

Expansion planned for aged care hostel
AGED care facilities in Bunyip will get a boost under plans to build 20 units on land adjoining Hill... (08/11/2006)

Teenage motorist crashes into tree
A TEENAGE girl was taken to hospital with serious injuries after her car hit a tree at Nar Nar Goon ... (08/11/2006)

Rock in for world
PAKENHAM Hills Primary School is holding a school production tonight and tomorrow night at the Cardi... (22/11/2006)

Pokies punters blow $17m
POKIES punters in Pakenham blew almost $17 million last year and are on target to lose even more —... (22/11/2006)

Sex slap for council
ANOTHER sex shop is coming to Pakenham. And Cardinia Shire Council has been dealt a slap by the stat... (29/11/2006)

School
FOOTAGE of a mock playground fight posted on the internet by school students has prompted a warning ... (06/12/2006)

Softballers slap on a coat of kindness
PAKENHAM softballers have pitched in to help one of their own. Players swapped mitts for paintbrushe... (06/12/2006)

Grounds given a sporting chance
SPORTING delegates have been ‘good sports’ about dry sporting fields. They are working closely with ... (06/12/2006)

Sewing the SEADS of responsible drinking
POLICE and the City of Casey will launch of a program to educate young people and parents about the ... (06/12/2006)

Residents fear rail link
CARDINIA residents fear their homes might have to make way for freight trains if a controversial ra... (13/12/2006)

Results well worth the wait
THE wait is over for VCE students and local schools are celebrating some outstanding results. Schoo... (13/12/2006)

Tribunal to
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a major commercial development at Emerald have been opposed by Cardinia Shi... (20/12/2006)

Food for a caring Christmas
SCHOOL children are helping to stock the cupboards of needy families. Nar Nar Goon Primary School st... (20/12/2006)

CEO eyes the future
CARDINIA Shire’s new chief executive officer Garry McQuillan has a simple vision for the future. “I ... (20/12/2006)

Kids get their skates on
KIDS have been making use of the Pakenham Skate Park on BMXs and skateboards and will have other opp... (10/01/2007)

Police on call
PAKENHAM Police have a new telephone number. Following the move to new premises on the Princes Highw... (10/01/2007)

Policy will restrict minibike use
TRAIL bikes and gokarts have been banned in and around Pakenham and other local towns and people ri... (10/01/2007)

Owen calls for motorsports facility
NEW laws restricting the use of recreational vehicles in Cardinia Shire highlighted the need for a p... (10/01/2007)

Bikes must meet noise standards
GETTING a permit to ride a motorbike under Cardinia Shire’s new recreational vehicle policy should n... (10/01/2007)

Police check firearms
POLICE will be checking storage facilities for all people who have firearms. Cardinia Inspector Chri... (17/01/2007)

Hay, hay, it’s helping day
A SECOND truckload of hay for fireaffected farmers left for Toongabbie on Saturday. Lions Club of Be... (17/01/2007)

Aged care crusader humbled by medal
VERVALE resident Alan Cole has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in recognition... (31/01/2007)

Honour for Rotary warrior
ONLY months after being made an honorary Masai senior warrior at a service in Kenya, Emerald’s Ray A... (31/01/2007)

Bin mix up
A GROUP of Garfield residents is upset over how Cardinia Shire Council has introduced a new user pa... (07/02/2007)

Resident complains to
BUNYIP’S Don McLean says the way Cardinia Shire Council has introduced its new user pay green bin se... (07/02/2007)

Opt out is not on says resident
UPPER Beaconsfield resident Viv Hyland said he was among the people upset over the way Cardinia Coun... (14/02/2007)

Sheep quality holds
THE sheep exhibit will be a strong feature of the Berwick Show. Despite the drought conditions the s... (14/02/2007)

Long and short of jumping
NEW classes on the arena will include extremes, from the sublime to the ridiculous, with miniature h... (14/02/2007)

A true test of horse and rider
SHOWJUMPING is on track to provide thrilling entertainment at the 2007 Berwick Show. The Akoonah Par... (14/02/2007)

Good sports on horseback
SPORTING Horse Australia is an inexpensive family riding club catering for all ages and abilities on... (14/02/2007)

Shire on the grow
CARDINIA’S population is set to boom. The latest forecast for the Cardinia Shire is that the populat... (14/02/2007)

Tags may provide clue
GRAFFITI tags could hold the key to a weekend vandalism spree. Police are investigating a series of ... (14/02/2007)

Determined battler’s ton
WELLKNOWN Garfield resident Lil “Nanna” Campbell will turn 100 next week. She is a greatgrandmother ... (14/02/2007)

Bradford not proprietor
A STORY by Jim Mynard, Plea For Action On Cafe (Gazette, 7 February) incorrectly stated that Jason B... (14/02/2007)

College goes on a dux hunt
KOOWEERUP Secondary College is on a dux hunt. The college is trying to track down the names of the s... (21/02/2007)

Bradford knew of shortage
CASEY deputy mayor Kevin Bradford was fully advised about changes to the Casey maternal and child he... (21/02/2007)

Cardinia backs youth delegate
BERWICK resident Andrew Swift will represent Cardinia Shire Council at a youth forum on human rights... (21/02/2007)

Call for
PAKENHAM’S war veterans need a new roof over their heads. The Returned and Services League hall is s... (28/02/2007)

Glass problem cuts deep
TERRY and Eileen Carter’s pet dog Katie badly cut her foot on glass that was smashed on a Pakenham f... (28/02/2007)

Careful, or they’ll croak it
THEY’RE lean, green and seldom seen, but the needs of the growling grass frog must be heard. Otherwi... (07/03/2007)

Keeping track of numbers
JIM Kyval is one of the best friends a frog could have. The Pakenham man is among a keen group of re... (07/03/2007)

All doff their hats to rodeo
THE Cockatoo Rodeo turned 21 on the weekend, with a celebration befitting the comingofage of a local... (21/03/2007)

Bid to stop golf club plan
RESIDENTS hoping to thwart plans to move Pakenham golf course lodged a petition supporting their bid... (21/03/2007)

Tough wait
LOCAL farmers have a twoweek wait to see if they are eligible to access drought assistance. The Stat... (21/03/2007)

Parish celebrates centre
PAKENHAM’S Catholic community celebrated the opening of new facilities at St Patrick’s School and Pa... (28/03/2007)

Policy takes form after small turnout
AFTER a small turnout at a recent public meeting on the Cardinia Shire Graffiti Policy, mayor Kate L... (28/03/2007)

Walsdorf up the creek
Walsdorf Creek in Harkaway has come under pressure from development to the extent that the natural c... (04/04/2007)

Precious water dribbles away to nothing
HARKAWAY resident Bill Peeler, who lives on a property bounded by the Walsdorf Creek, said he had wa... (04/04/2007)

Residents seek agreement on way forward
HARKAWAY residents met last month to find a common ground for restoration of the Walsdorf Creek. In ... (04/04/2007)

Group says area needs replanting
CARDINIA Catchment Landcare Group (CCLG) president Margaret Cromb said clearing and replanting along... (04/04/2007)

Funds for Anzac Day
CASEY Council will give the Berwick RSL $800 to help with its Anzac Day dawn service. The money will... (11/04/2007)

Stop, smell the roses
A NAR NAR GOON rose field will open this weekend as part of the Australia’s Open Garden Scheme. Lloy... (11/04/2007)

Streetscape tender awarded
CASEY Council has awarded a tender for $1,176,396 for the first stage of screetscaping works to High... (11/04/2007)

Erratic driving before crash: Police
POLICE are seeking witnesses following a car crash in Maryknoll on Saturday evening. The car involve... (11/04/2007)

Hello and goodbye at Meadowvale
IT was hello and goodbye at Pakenham’s Meadowvale retirement village last week. As well as the grand... (18/04/2007)

Traders urged to attend meeting
TRADERS have been urged to get to the Pakenham Business Group’s meeting next Monday where plans will... (18/04/2007)

Twins bring twice the joy
IT was a case of double trouble again for Cockatoo couple Erin Harris and Peter Colvin when they we... (18/04/2007)

Body of art on show
BEAUTY might only be skin deep, but tattoos get right in the blood. Just ask Rob Stanway or Jeremy ... (25/04/2007)

Set to make
Just like legendary jockey Glen Boss and Makybe Diva, Pakenham 14yearold Katherine Stewart shares a ... (02/11/2005)

Sadie keeps on keeping on
Sadie Kirkham has had a long involvement in community organisations – and bad luck with bureaucracy.... (25/01/2006)

Rod gives teens crash course in road trauma
Rod Harris says he has seen more than his fair share of blood, guts, death and Christ knows what els... (01/02/2006)

Ron’s melodious life from metal to music
Ron Davey has made some major contributions to the metallurgy industry in his lifetime. The Berwick ... (08/02/2006)

Tapping into show business
Choosing a president who has never worked as a professional farmer probably reflects the diversity o... (22/02/2006)

On the road again
Strumming his guitar, Gembrook’s JJ Cuthbert, 78, continues to travel the countryside despite having... (21/06/2006)

Kooweerup’s Bob and Robyn Johnson have dedicated a big part of their lives to agricultural
Show goes on for blueribbon couple In the game of life and love, Bob and Robyn Johnson are ... (28/06/2006)

Journey through cancer
Liferelay team member Maria Ryan’s family life changed never to be the same again after the word can... (16/08/2006)

Busy big
Municipal director, Australian Sister Cities Association life member, youth worker, and mentor, Jenn... (06/09/2006)

Born to lead
With final year exams approaching, time management is becoming crucial as Year 11 and 12 VCE student... (27/09/2006)

Young MS sufferer sets own goals
Kicking 71 goals in a year while battling a debilitating disease is an extraordinary effort sure to ... (04/10/2006)

A Hardy way of running Mitre 10
‘S crews, spanners and saws, at Mitre 10 Mega we’ve got it all.’ It sounds like a shabby sales pitch... (11/10/2006)

Angel’s chocks away
Berwick businessman Keith Moxham was never one to stand back when there was a fundraising event on t... (18/10/2006)

Passion for racing
Michael Hodge is one of only a few people who appreciate the amount of work a successful racing club... (08/11/2006)

Still smiling after all these years
Meet Una Cafra, the cheeriest 100yearold in Pakenham and, quite possibly, all of Australia. The long... (29/11/2006)

Hair today, still hair tomorrow
Few men who grew up in Berwick would not have been to Les Jones for a haircut. His barbershop in Hig... (20/12/2006)

Burmese visit plants seeds of hope
Years of research and preparation could not prepare Jeanne Dodic for the moment she stepped off the ... (20/12/2006)

Hair today, still hair tomorrow
Few men who grew up in Berwick would not have been to Les Jones for a haircut. His barbershop in Hig... (27/12/2006)

Hair today, still hair tomorrow
Few men who grew up in Berwick would not have been to Les Jones for a haircut. His barbershop in Hig... (03/01/2007)

The show must go on
Mike Valance has set up office at the Akoonah Park Showgrounds where he is coordinating the 159th Be... (31/01/2007)

On track for rail row
Catherine Manning is a young mother who has thrown herself headlong into public life because ‘big br... (07/02/2007)

Around the showgrounds
... (14/02/2007)

Volunteers man gates
THE Berwick Show relies heavily on volunteers to staff the admission gates during the two day event.... (14/02/2007)

Ambassador search
BERWICK Amcal Chemist has sponsored the junior show ambassador for males and females aged 16 to 19 o... (14/02/2007)

Hip hop into the groove
BABY Bling was formed in early 2006 from an elite group of students at First Step Academy of Dance i... (14/02/2007)

Emphasis on dance technique
THE Rebecca’s School of Dance (RSD) will feature at the 2007 Berwick Show. The school specialises in... (14/02/2007)

Show ball a tradition
THE Berwick Show Ball is one of the traditions of the Berwick Show Society and is a traditional endi... (14/02/2007)

Stage in the blood
Berwick musical director Neil Goodwin has been involved in the business for 35 years and has not loo... (14/02/2007)

Principal is in his prime
Harkaway Primary School principal Fred Hess has been recognised as the top primary school principal ... (07/03/2007)

Local boy cooks up a hot career
ANDREW Nooy arrived for his first day on the job at Pakenham’s Nestle Foods factory never thinking t... (28/03/2007)

Toast to wines’ success
Pat Hardiker’s eyes shine as brightly as a glass of his finest sauvignon blanc. The conversation has... (21/03/2007)

Life of
Now aged in her mid 70s, Lois Gardiner was acknowledged for her many years of involvement in the com... (04/04/2007)

Taking it to the Max
Max Kneebone says he doesn’t think much about why he has contributed to the community at a level whi... (11/04/2007)

Growth corridor for God
Awoman whose car broke down on Good Friday waited hours with her children on the side of the road bu... (18/04/2007)

New look for old school
HARKAWAY Primary School students have moved into their new building. Principal Fred Hess said studen... (02/11/2005)

New village appointee
DANIEL Jackson has been appointed to the new Emerald Village committee. The appointment was recently... (02/11/2005)

Cardinia LiFE makes a splash
PAKENHAM’S new sports, aquatic and recreation centre is to be called Cardinia LiFE. Cardinia Shire C... (02/11/2005)

Residents think quick
QUICKthinking Beaconsfield residents used buckets filled with water to douse a grass and scrub fire ... (18/01/2006)

Fault ignites morning paddock blaze
A GRASSFIRE caused by a power line fault burnt out half an acre of a paddock in Pakenham South yeste... (18/01/2006)

Lucky to be alive
AN UPPER Beaconsfield woman is lucky to be alive after her car rolled then slid on its roof in wet ... (25/01/2006)

Double celebration for Alison
UPPER Beaconsfield community icon Alison Ryan has been named Cardinia Shire’s top citizen. The mothe... (01/02/2006)

Firefighter, festival highlight strong community spirit
PAKENHAM Upper Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteer Kelly Hicks and the muchloved Yakkerboo Festiv... (01/02/2006)

Theft, drug charges laid
A MAN was caught in a stolen car in Pakenham on Saturday while another escaped. Police said they int... (08/02/2006)

It all comes out in the wash
THE ‘culprit’ in a recent Emerald burglary has been discovered. A woman, who thought a thief had bro... (08/02/2006)

Warm welcome for firefighters
According to Cardinia mayor Bill Ronald, the CFA’s volunteer firefighters are the ‘Australians of th... (08/02/2006)

Boy attacked with golf club
AN assault in Pakenham last week has resulted in police urging people not to take policing matters i... (08/02/2006)

Thieves target attraction again
THIEVES broke into Gumbuya Park in Tynong North last week for the second time in a month. Pakenham P... (08/02/2006)

Builders cleaning
A CRACKDOWN on building site litter and pollution in Cardinia Shire is in full swing. A specialist o... (22/02/2006)

Chamber wants girls for the grid
BERWICK Village Chamber of Commerce has invited young women to be part of the 2006 Grand Prix season... (22/02/2006)

MPs count on times tables
IT SEEMS Gembrook MP Tammy Lobato is not the only local MP laying her political cards on the times t... (21/06/2006)

Town cleans up
LANG LANG will have its best face on display when tidy towns judges pay a visit. Judges are expected... (21/06/2006)

Library joins in the holiday mood
LOOKING for a lowcost way to spend the school holidays? Bestsellers cost nothing at Pakenham library... (21/06/2006)

New trees in Lyall Road plan
BERWICK residents will soon be presented with a picturesque Lyall Road complete with four lanes to e... (28/06/2006)

Town’s new library opens
THE new Emerald Library opens its doors for the first time today (Wednesday). The longawaited librar... (05/07/2006)

Units are approved to join exclusive set
RESIDENTS in a “unique” part of Pakenham have lost a battle to stop unit development in their street... (12/07/2006)

Bell to sound in 2008
THE first bell at Pakenham South’s longawaited primary school is set to ring in February 2008. Educ... (12/07/2006)

Dumped car riles resident
A DAMAGED car left deserted in a Berwick street has left a local resident fuming at council officia... (19/07/2006)

DIY harmony
SPENDING almost every weekend for 10 months helping to build 11 of your neighbours’ houses might pu... (02/08/2006)

Theft opens door to warning
A DARING thief entered an occupied Pakenham house last week and stole a handbag from near the front ... (09/08/2006)

Sexpansion bid goes to planning appeal
A BID to open another sex shop in Pakenham is headed for the state planning tribunal. Sextastic Adul... (09/08/2006)

Councillor fears urban threat
CARDINIA councillor Bill Pearson fears the shire’s rapid urbanisation means its rural voice could o... (16/08/2006)

Servo plan riles
OFFICER residents are angry about a proposal to build a large freeway service station on the new se... (30/08/2006)

Wedding proposal fails to seduce
MARRIAGE vows and milking cows are not a match made in heaven. So say Cardinia Shire councillors who... (06/09/2006)

Near miss for challenge
SO close but still so successful. That was the line that summed up the efforts of all those involved... (06/09/2006)

Banksia million to one!
A MUTANT banksia tree found in Pakenham is the talk of the gardening world. Flowers are growing on ... (13/09/2006)

Carparking to drive approvals
DEVELOPERS willing to expand carparking areas in Pakenham could get preference from Cardinia Shire ... (13/09/2006)

Students get jump on heart health
LIZZIE Duff last week made cult footy hero ‘Strachanie’ look fitter than he’s ever been. Lizzie took... (20/09/2006)

Council defers $5000 noise study
CASEY Council last night had the opportunity to allocate $5000 for a noise assessment study on a pro... (20/09/2006)

Annie has plenty on offer
THE Cardinia Performing Arts Company (CPAC) will hold an information night for its FebruaryMarch pro... (27/09/2006)

Unveiling to reveal public sentiment
PAKENHAM’S new sculpture will soon be unveiled. Cardinia councillor Kate Lempriere hopes it will be... (27/09/2006)

Main streets looking good
KOOWEERUP’S facelift is complete. Residents can now take pride in the beautification of their main s... (27/09/2006)

Dog owners warned
CASEY Council has warned that dogs should not be permitted to threaten people. Casey mayor Kevin Br... (04/10/2006)

City explains rates glitch
CITY of Casey acting chief executive Steve Dalton has confirmed that a communication breakdown was r... (04/10/2006)

Helmet helps head off attacking magpies
THE Magpies may have won the CaseyCardinia League football grand final, but the flying variety is no... (04/10/2006)

Councils shun Casey graffiti forum
ONLY 10 of Victoria’s 78 councils attended a graffiti summit called by the City of Casey. Casey may... (11/10/2006)

Land buy for fun
A DESPERATE need for recreational facilities has prompted Cardinia Shire Council to buy extra land i... (11/10/2006)

Fight over land sale
TYNONG couple Tas and Lyn Williams say they are devastated because Cardinia Council has moved to tra... (18/10/2006)

Extra speed for rural trains
A NEW era of train travel began this week with the unveiling of the regional fast rail service that... (18/10/2006)

Internet double click
ONLINE love logged on at Pakenham when two chatroom lovers tied the knot. Kym Greenfield and his wif... (18/10/2006)

Garbage trucks not toys: Bradford
CASEY mayor Kevin Bradford has called on parents to stop their children running along behind garbage... (25/10/2006)

Familiar face heads Oaks
INOUK Arnall is the face of Pakenham’s Oaks Day race meeting and it’s one likely to be familiar. ... (25/10/2006)

Bypass ready for ’07
THE Pakenham Bypass is on schedule to be finished in late 2007. VicRoads officials told local trader... (25/10/2006)

Eachway winner on the trains
PAKENHAM commuters are winners no matter who wins the state election after both Liberal and Labor pl... (08/11/2006)

Town hall facelift promised
PAKENHAM’S town hall will get a facelift if the Liberal Party wins the state election. Bass MP Ken S... (08/11/2006)

Jewellery stolen
JEWELLERY worth $3000 was stolen from a Bunyip home between 2.30pm and 6pm on Thursday, 23 November.... (29/11/2006)

Guides breakin
PAKENHAM’S Girl Guides hall was broken into over the weekend. Police said burglars smashed a window ... (29/11/2006)

‘Ban the bombs’
WATERWISE students at Pakenham Secondary College are calling on unruly classmates to ban the bombs. ... (29/11/2006)

Move on
MAYFIELD Ward councillor Steve Beardon has failed in an attempt to change a Casey council policy th... (06/12/2006)

Fresh
A NEW era has begun for Pakenham’s police — and none would feel the change more keenly than Acting S... (06/12/2006)

Sculpture slammed as ‘unoriginal’
CARDINIA councillor Ed Chatwin has given the thumbs down to the new sculpture planned for the Lakesi... (13/12/2006)

Bunyip paths
DANGEROUS footpaths at Bunyip will be ripped up and replaced under plans to make the streets safer f... (20/12/2006)

Bridge to be finished by July
BRYN Mawr Bridge, Berwick is expected to be finished by next July. The City of Casey’s director of i... (20/12/2006)

Guidelines to help protect towns
CARDINIA Shire Council has pledged to protect the municipality’s smaller towns from the ‘big house o... (03/01/2007)

Plan to survive fire
STAY or go – it’s a tough question for homeowners during bushfire season. The Country Fire Authority... (03/01/2007)

Ride provides an outlook to new bus
A TEAM of 10 bike riders will take to the pavement on 24 and 25 March to help raise funds for charit... (03/01/2007)

SES moves to new home
PAKENHAM SES is making itself at home at the new police and emergency service complex. SES spokesman... (03/01/2007)

Chamber calls for parking action
PROPRIETOR of Wine Justice, in High Street, Berwick, Sandra Farlie said car parking spaces were more... (10/01/2007)

Don’t rubbish us, volunteers plead
CHARITY store volunteers last week appealed to residents to stop treating the shops as rubbish dump... (10/01/2007)

Street drinking crackdown
PAKENHAM Police are taking action to crack down on street drinking. Inspector Chris Norton said poli... (17/01/2007)

Lost echidna cops a police escort
A LOST echidna had a police escort for a medical checkup last week in Pakenham. The echidna was foun... (17/01/2007)

Get together for a party
AUSTRALIA Day functions will be held at several locations across the City of Casey. Casey mayor Coli... (24/01/2007)

Tops of the pops
SOME of Casey’s outstanding community members will receive top honours at the annual Casey Citizens... (24/01/2007)

Jason keeps it in the family
JASON Ronald, a lifetime contributor to the Pakenham and District Agricultural and Horticultural Soc... (31/01/2007)

Fire up for a free day at the races
FAMILIES who have had it tough in recent times will be able to enjoy a free day out at the Drouin ra... (07/02/2007)

CFA’s drought relief
FARMERS in Horsham have received some muchneeded relief after local CFA authorities made their way t... (07/02/2007)

Return them or else: mayor
SUPERMARKET trolleys left scattered around Pakenham are a scourge on the town. That’s the message fr... (14/02/2007)

It’s roundup time for the metal herd
IF shopping trolleys were sheep, Kevin Lia would be their shepherd. The Pakenham retiree spends his... (14/02/2007)

Bikers hurt
TWO people went to hospital after a motorbike crash at Upper Beaconsfield on Sunday. A 43yearold Bea... (14/02/2007)

Meter taken
A WATER meter was stolen from a house in Blackwood Drive, Pakenham. Thieves took the meter from the ... (14/02/2007)

Relay team raises stakes
THE Don Stephens Relay for Life team has already raised $14,000 for the cancer research charity even... (14/02/2007)

Shed moves in the night
THE earth moved at Cora Lynn last Wednesday — and not just because it was Valentine’s Day. Derek and... (21/02/2007)

Relay on track for a record
THE annual Casey Cardinia Relay for Life will be held at Akoonah Park, Berwick on Friday, 2 and Satu... (21/02/2007)

Hard rubbish plea
RESIDENTS from three Cardinia communities are calling on council to bring back its hard rubbish coll... (28/02/2007)

Road rescue team honoured
MEMBERS of the Pakenham Road Accident Rescue Team, comprising the Pakenham SES and Nar Nar Goon CFA,... (28/02/2007)

Street works cost parking
ROADWORKS planned for Bunyip’s town centre have sparked fears traders will be robbed of vital car pa... (07/03/2007)

O’Connor again heads CRRA
GLORIA O’Connor has been returned as president of the Cardinia Ratepayers and Residents Association.... (07/03/2007)

Bursary winners
TWO students from St Francis Xavier College, Beaconsfield, have been named joint winners of the Eli... (28/03/2007)

Cash for cancer at a good clip
KIM Hancock wants a cure for cancer so badly, she cut off all her hair. The mother of two from Pake... (21/03/2007)

Stolen medals returned
PAKENHAM Returned and Services League members are grateful that medals stolen in a breakin at the cl... (28/03/2007)

Mayor supports community bank
CASEY mayor Colin Butler has called for the Tooradin and Coastal Villages community to support bring... (28/03/2007)

Class goes outdoors
NEARY 3000 primary school students learnt ways to help preserve their environment through fun and ha... (28/03/2007)

Residents ‘to reap benefits of land buy’
CARDINIA council’s swoop on a milliondollar block of land in Pakenham will pay dividends for the com... (04/04/2007)

Landcare blasts lies
FRUSTRATED Landcare officials say farmers are opting out of valuable treeplanting works because lies... (04/04/2007)

Youth activities planned
A NEW range of activities for young people is about to be launched in Kooweerup. Starting in May, yo... (04/04/2007)

Prime property sells for $4m at auction
A PRIME Berwick property at 4749 High Street has sold for $4.005 million. Facey Real Estate auctione... (11/04/2007)

Community soldiers on
BEACONSFIELD residents have vowed to honour the memory of Tony Rushton, whose tragic death in a car ... (18/04/2007)

Moving services to pay tribute
HUNDREDS of residents will unite next Wednesday to honour Australia’s war efforts and pay their resp... (18/04/2007)

Get into the garden
THE Friends of Wilson Botanic Park’s monthly working bee will be held on Saturday from 9am to 1pm. M... (18/04/2007)

Engine drives interest
KURTH Kiln Festival organisers are preparing for a big day this Sunday. On show at the festival will... (18/04/2007)

Education lobby seeks poll vows
EDUCATION will again top Cardinia Shire Council’s list of demands when it launches into lobbying eff... (25/04/2007)

Cheeky thieves take car
THIEVES who broke into a Beaconsfield business recently stole a handbag and mobile phone, then escap... (25/04/2007)

Residents want speed humps
RESIDENTS in a Pakenham street say motorists using the area as a speedway are putting lives at risk.... (25/04/2007)

Heat’s on, says CFA
COCKATOO CFA is geared up for what may be a long hot summer. “All we’ve heard is dry, hot and not mu... (18/01/2006)

Family man a local friend
RAY Murphy was a true family man who went out of his way to helpothers. The communityminded Pakenham... (25/01/2006)

Senior citizen is global and local
CLEMATIS identity Ray Adams was hailed Cardinia Shire’s Senior Citizen of the Year at last week’s Au... (01/02/2006)

Couple so glad they decided to take care
A PAKENHAM couple made a New Year’s resolution two years ago and haven’t looked back. They decided ... (08/02/2006)

Show to make its mark
TOO much ain’t enough body art for tattoo lover Jeremy Wright. Inked from his arms to his waist, Mr ... (22/02/2006)

Close loop on print cartridges
CASEY residents have been asked to support the ‘Cartridges 4 Planet Ark’ campaign aimed at recycling... (21/06/2006)

Heslin takes the reins
DENNIS Heslin has been sworn in as Rotary district governor for 200607. Mr Heslin, who is a member ... (28/06/2006)

Saving a life is
IT may be impossible to put a price on life, but spending as little as $40 could save one. At least,... (05/07/2006)

Never too young to save a life
LIFESAVING is a life’s passion for Leonora Cox. She first learnt CPR as a Girl Guide and has maintai... (12/07/2006)

Community embraces lifesaving skills
A ‘MIRACLE’ has inspired a community to embrace the lifesaving skills of CPR. Prominent district le... (19/07/2006)

Shop keeps cash flowing
GOAL posts for a school oval, updated kitchen facilities at Garfield Bowls Club, a new computer, six... (26/07/2006)

Creek cleanup worth a song
A CLEANUP bid at Pakenham’s Toomuc Creek has inspired Pakenham Consolidated School students to make ... (02/08/2006)

Barrel racer’s having a ball
TANYA Diston is riding high in the roughandtumble world of rodeo. A third generation cowgirl, the N... (30/08/2006)

Push for aged care centre
THE lack of an aged care facility in the Kooweerup area has resulted in community leaders taking the... (13/09/2006)

Bunyip residents meet to form bank
BUNYIP residents are pushing for their own community bank. They believe it would be an investment in... (13/09/2006)

Baillieu promises new school deal
UPPER Beaconsfield Primary School students will be learning in new facilities if Liberal Leader Ted ... (27/09/2006)

Bass hopeful pledges a fresh approach
JACKY Abbott wants to be a fresh alternative to the pack of candidates vying for the seat of Bass at... (27/09/2006)

Mal functions well
IT doesn’t take much to tickle Malcolm Pugh’s funny bone — he has made a lifetime habit of keeping ... (04/10/2006)

Centre’s popularity grows
RESIDENTS are coming around to the attractions of the Cardinia Cultural Centre. Cardinia Shire counc... (04/10/2006)

Poet’s award proves anyone can be heard
DOUBT turned to delight for a budding Pakenham poet recently when an award of international signific... (04/10/2006)

Teens take artistic licence
YOUNG artists have given a Pakenham landmark a colourful facelift. A dozen local teenagers have turn... (11/10/2006)

Seminar tackles retirement issues
THE Berwick Church of Christ will conduct a pre and postretirement seminar at the church in Centre R... (11/10/2006)

Garden paradise opens
GARDEN lovers are in for a true spring treat when Dot and Jim Evans throw open their Upper Beaconsfi... (25/10/2006)

Plaque for former mayor
CASEY Council has unveiled a plaque at the John Byron Reserve, Narre Warren, to mark the community ... (15/11/2006)

Taste of big time
FOR five days in September Nicola Bull realised her dream of performing in front of a packed audienc... (29/11/2006)

Heartened by second pool victory
ALP Bass candidate and Bunyip farmer John Anderson had good reason to rate the State Government’s su... (06/12/2006)

Enterprising teen wins bus boost
MICHAEL Galea is too young to vote but can already stake a claim as a serious political lobbyist. Th... (06/12/2006)

House
A HOUSE for sale in Breyleigh Drive, Pakenham, was burgled last week. Thieves forced a bathroom wind... (13/12/2006)

Final
OFFICER Primary School honoured the memory of one of its favourite students with the unveiling of a... (13/12/2006)

Graduation is cause for a double celebration
A YOUNG woman educated in Pakenham has been awarded a doctorate for her leading research in the fie... (17/01/2007)

South sweeps awards as Cardinia Shire celebrates its diversity
A LARGE crowd packed the Cardinia Cultural Centre for the Australia Day Celebrations on Friday morni... (31/01/2007)

Farewell to centenarian
BERWICK centenarian Madge Dunn died on Saturday 28 January 2007. Madge Potter was born at Minyip whe... (14/02/2007)

Time for the first breakfast
THE Casey Business Development Group will hold its first networking breakfast for the year at 7am on... (14/02/2007)

Festival music to fans’ ears
COUNTRY music fans brought their own chairs, but most were too busy dancing to sit down as a starstu... (28/02/2007)

Heritage goes to market
PRACTICAL ways to become involved in environmental and heritage programs will be highlighted at the ... (21/03/2007)

Student leaders
THE 2007 Casey school student leaders function will be held in the civic centre on Friday. River Gum... (21/03/2007)

Talk is the key
BEING able to talk to each other and discuss issues openly has been a key to an enduring marriage fo... (21/03/2007)

Picture prints at their best
PAKENHAM’S Photo Barn has been awarded Fujifilm PhotoFinisher accreditation, which ensures that ever... (21/03/2007)

Time to get together
PAKENHAM residents will come together to celebrate the many exciting events that make up the Yakkerb... (28/03/2007)

Good day to rock along
A DAY and night of rock’n’roll will be held in Pakenham for the Good Friday appeal on 6 April. Local... (28/03/2007)

Fest for the young
THE City of Casey has planned a wide range of activities for young people during National Youth Wee... (28/03/2007)

Local MP
FORMER City of Berwick councillor and mayor Dandenong MP John Pandazopoulos will chair the allparty ... (04/04/2007)

‘They fell with their
PHOTOGRAPHS of soldiers who fought for town and country were placed alongside wreaths honouring thei... (25/04/2007)

Candidates hope experience counts
HISTORY never repeats? It’s an adage that a host of candidates in Cardinia Shire Council elections a... (02/11/2005)

Healthy boost for cycling club
VICHEALTH has extended its support of the CaseyCardinia Human Powered Vehicle (HPV) and Cycling Club... (25/01/2006)

Fauna support grows
LOCALS have shown overwhelming support for the Bayles Fauna Reserve, with nearly 15 new volunteers s... (25/01/2006)

Warm reception for top citizens
KOOWEERUP’S community centre was alive with music, entertainment and cheering at last week’s Austral... (01/02/2006)

On board for celebrations
AN honour board commemorating Lang Lang’s Australia Day award winners was launched as a highlight of... (01/02/2006)

Our day to be together
PAKENHAM’S Australia Day celebrations went off without a hitch, the Cardinia Cultural Centre allowin... (01/02/2006)

Jasmine keen to arrive
BABY Jasmine’s short life has already been a rollercoaster ride. Born almost two months premature, t... (08/02/2006)

Council cuts
RED tape, claimed to be choking volunteerism, has been slashed in the hope more residents will put t... (08/02/2006)

Race red carpet for champ kids
PAKENHAM Racing Club has laid out the red carpet for Windermere’s Kids Becoming Champions. Children ... (22/02/2006)

Crash traps several drivers
A MAN injured in a threecar collision was taken to Casey Hospital on Monday suffering from minor hea... (21/06/2006)

Trainer takes liaison role
NAR Nar Goon horse trainer Miranda Cox will liaise between horse owners and authorities if a horse d... (28/06/2006)

Family services boosted
A NEW family service centre at Pakenham has won a $400,000 boost. Cardinia Shire Council is building... (12/07/2006)

Extra works, but no relief on rates
CARDINIA Shire Council has found space in its budget for extra works in Tynong, Emerald and Kooweer... (12/07/2006)

Passengers ‘in for a rough ride’
SECURITY FEARS on the Pakenham train line grew last week after claims Connex officers avoided the li... (19/07/2006)

Food bank feels the pressure
PAKENHAM’S emergency food bank spends $3000 a month on food for people in need — and it’s still not ... (26/07/2006)

Antiques help to feed families
EVERYTHING old will be used to raise muchneeded new funds for Pakenham’s emergency food bank. The 4C... (26/07/2006)

Students ready to rock
VIBRANT and colourful costumes of velvet and feathers were everywhere last week as the students from... (02/08/2006)

Gaia is great
THE moment of truth has come for performers in Pakenham Secondary College’s Rock Eisteddfod team. Th... (02/08/2006)

Development splits Cardinia council
PLANS for new development in Pakenham’s old residential heart split Cardinia Shire Council in a deba... (09/08/2006)

Oh, the thinks you can think!
THE famous Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham tales of Dr Seuss are rolling off the tongues at St... (09/08/2006)

Authors just part of the special plot
BOOK lovers rejoice! Libraries and schools in the CaseyCardinia region are preparing to enjoy Childr... (16/08/2006)

Good mail for post office
BEACONSFIELD Post Office is determined to deliver for the upcoming National Post Office of the Year ... (30/08/2006)

Council backs south’s fight
PAKENHAM South residents fighting to protect their community’s identity have won the support of Card... (30/08/2006)

Man bashed with bat
A PAKENHAM man suffered serious facial injuries when he was set upon by a group of six men and bashe... (06/09/2006)

Butler bites back over review
BALLA Balla Ward councillor Colin Butler has challenged Four Oaks Ward councillor Rob Wilson to full... (06/09/2006)

Madge’s magic number
BERWICK’S Madge Dunn celebrated her 101st birthday at her Berwick home on 22 August. Formerly Madge ... (06/09/2006)

No Nickers Nellie
Above: Bunyip breeders Ron and Joan Harrison with Paris, sister of the awardwinning Lowchen. Below... (13/09/2006)

Users react to rail timetable changes
COMMUTERS have welcomed the changes to local train services but remain wary of what lies ahead. Whil... (20/09/2006)

New train of thought
AN EXTRA stop at Garfield and buses to ferry commuters to other stations will be added to a ‘flagshi... (20/09/2006)

Grower thrilled with record crop
GREEN, white and even purple asparagus spears are shooting up out of the rich soil at near record le... (27/09/2006)

Icon to be remembered
TOORADIN’S prized walkway across Sawtells Inlet will be named the Ron Mantel Boardwalk. Casey Counci... (27/09/2006)

Boosted hardware range offers more in store
PAKENHAM residents can look forward to a huge boost in the range of hardware supplies with the grand... (04/10/2006)

Shop denies profit motive
VOLUNTEERS at a Cockatoo opportunity shop have had their feathers ruffled by suggestions they are pa... (04/10/2006)

Secure licence plates
THE next free licence plate check in the City of Casey will be held from 10am3pm this Sunday at Ende... (11/10/2006)

Live in peace
CASEY Council has developed a program to promote peace in families. This will be done through educat... (11/10/2006)

Residents dig deep for roads
GARFIELD residents unhappy with the state of their roads will be asked to dig into their pockets to ... (11/10/2006)

Pedal power gets wheels turning
POWER to the pedal – that’s the pledge from mayor Bill Ronald. On the back of a successful Ride to W... (11/10/2006)

Asphalt scams
COLDcalling conmen are still ripping off residents with shoddy asphalting work, police have warned. ... (18/10/2006)

Ratepayers asked to embrace artwork
THE unveiling of Pakenham’s new sculpture heralded the dawn of an exciting era for local art lovers.... (18/10/2006)

Historic property to join parkland
This represents a culmination of the contribution to conservation by one of the land’s owners, Norma... (08/11/2006)

Moving experience
PAKENHAM’S police are a force on the move. The police, Country Fire Authority and State Emergency Se... (29/11/2006)

Residents warned on
FIRE access tracks in the City of Casey are for firefighting vehicles in an emergency, the council h... (29/11/2006)

Voters respond to open ears
RETURNED Bass MP Ken Smith believes a willingness to listen and respond to community opinion was the... (06/12/2006)

Keeping pollies
PROMISES, promises – they’re what makes an election campaign go round. With the PakenhamBerwick dist... (06/12/2006)

Principal new secretary
LANG LANG Township Committee has welcomed new primary school principal Gillian Wright as town commit... (13/12/2006)

Feathered friend hope
A PEACOCK sighted around Bunyip has raised hopes that a muchmissed pet will be found. The Gazette ha... (13/12/2006)

Fire gear stolen
A FIRE pump and hose were stolen from a Beaconsfield farm. Police said the theft occurred between 4 ... (07/02/2007)

Guard ‘threatened’
A BERWICK couple has been charged with threatening a security guard at Pakenham’s Safeway supermarke... (07/02/2007)

FreeZA party a hot spot for youth
KOOWEERUP will be the happening place for youth this Friday with the township hosting its first Free... (07/02/2007)

Show heads festive lineup
BERWICK Show heads a list of top events in the City of Casey. It will be held at the leafy Akoonah ... (14/02/2007)

Roads set for surgery
THREE local roads crumbling under the pressure of heavy traffic are to get major surgery. Cardinia S... (28/02/2007)

Cleanup crews at the ready
CLEANUP crews are ready to swoop on unsightly litter. Sunday 4 March is CleanUp Australia Day and do... (28/02/2007)

Tyler, Lee welcome review
CASEY chief executive Mike Tyler and his director of community services Jennie Lee have welcomed a c... (28/02/2007)

Fashion a racing certainty
FASHION, fascinators and forget the racing! It was the unofficial motto of the Fashions on the Field... (07/03/2007)

100 reasons to celebrate for Gladys
GLADYS Middleton celebrated her 100th birthday with residents, family and staff at the Hillview Buny... (21/03/2007)

Silent GP pulls ’em in
ONETHIRD of the 75 vehicles competing in the Wonthaggi Human Powered Grand Prix 24hour event last w... (28/03/2007)

Cardinia’s road to success
AN INNOVATIVE roadbuilding program has won Cardinia Shire Council a prestigious industry award. The ... (28/03/2007)

Kaytie an inspiration to staff
THE staff at Cardinia LiFE YMCA have been inspired by the recovery of a young Berwick child treated... (04/04/2007)

Shops plan on hold
TRAFFIC concerns have prompted plans for a new supermarket and five shops at Beaconsfield to be put ... (04/04/2007)

Intersection to be safer by design
A REDESIGN of the Harkaway Road and Noack Road, Harkaway, intersection is expected to eliminate a hi... (04/04/2007)

Council to fight units at VCAT
PLANS to build four doublestorey units in the Panorama estate at Officer will be contested by Cardin... (11/04/2007)

Take a look, all may not be lost
A PILE of lost property is sitting at Pakenham Police station waiting to be claimed. A mini motor bi... (11/04/2007)

Dumped rubbish blocking drains
NAR NAR GOON residents are angry that drains alongside their roads are being used as a rubbish dump... (18/04/2007)

Operating ‘as normal’
STATE Opposition spokesperson for Health Helen Shardey last week claimed that Casey Hospital and ot... (18/04/2007)

Hopes for a new bus link
FRUSTRATION at the lack of reliable public transport connecting Lang Lang and Kooweerup to Pakenham... (18/04/2007)

Engendering competition
CARDINIA Shire’s Central Ward could become a women’s world. Of the 10 candidates in the threemember ... (02/11/2005)

Fun in the sun at
THERE was cake for everyone as Pakenham icon Wally Wombat celebrated his 15th birthday on Sunday. A ... (25/01/2006)

Special joy in belonging
EMOTIONS were high at Cardinia’s Australia Day celebrations last Thursday when local residents were ... (01/02/2006)

Spud pack full of appeal
THE humble spud just got zapped. Nar Nar Goon company Red Gem Growers and Packers has released a ne... (08/02/2006)

Bryce starts with old school ties
BRYCE Hathaway made his own mark in history on the first day of school. The youngster became the fir... (22/02/2006)

Swimmers lose an old friend
PAKENHAM swimmers will soon say goodbye to an old friend. As the countdown continues to the grand o... (21/06/2006)

Every baby’s a winner
EVERYONE’S a winner — Baby, that’s no lie. The old song rang truer than ever last Friday. Bundles of... (28/06/2006)

Logo bridges the gap
A BRIDGE over Cardinia creek is the symbol of shared history in the Casey and Cardinia municipalitie... (28/06/2006)

In a class of their own
YEAR nine students at Pakenham Secondary College have a new home. Celebrations last week marked the... (12/07/2006)

Jobs boost for apprentices
CASEY Council will look at creating a policy that favours contractors that employ apprentices. Casey... (12/07/2006)

Respects paid to Clive
TYNONG local Clive Weston was farewelled by friends, family and town folk in a touching ceremony on ... (19/07/2006)

Old bus fleet means a grim outlook
A BUS that broke down leaving five disabled people stranded on the side of the road had to be sent ... (19/07/2006)

Commuters get safer transit
COMMUTERS using the pedestrian crossing at Beaconsfield train station will be much safer when a $230... (02/08/2006)

‘Goon’ stalwart lauded
Nar Nar Goon icon Bernie Byrne recently won Cardinia Shire Council’s Stan Henwood Award for outstand... (02/08/2006)

Radio chick trip winners ‘desperate’ for good time
KATE Hands is a ‘desperate housewife’ – and she’s won a competition to prove it. The Pakenham mum ha... (09/08/2006)

Council votes to bar the unruly
UNRULY people can now be barred from attending Cardinia Shire Council meetings. New local laws give ... (16/08/2006)

Relay workshop is on
RELAY for Life will conduct a fundraising workshop in the Berwick RSL Hall, Langmore Lane Berwick on... (16/08/2006)

Kids run with Thomas
THE countdown is on to the Kids Fun Run with Thomas. The Gembrook event on Sunday, 8 October is the ... (16/08/2006)

Gembrook market marks anniversary
CLOWNS, an animal farm and numerous rides kept local children entertained at the Gembrook Market’s f... (30/08/2006)

Vandals ransack CFA station
VANDALS broke into the Lang Lang CFA building for the second time in 12 months last week, leaving vo... (13/09/2006)

Goodbye to true friend
THERE will be a few tears for many of the students and staff at St Michaels Catholic School this Fri... (13/09/2006)

Bakers still toast of town
DYNAMIC brothersister duo Courtney and Rochelle Baker missed out on a state award but remain the toa... (20/09/2006)

Long Tan battle honoured
THE 40th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan will be marked with a civic dinner. CARDINIA Shire ma... (20/09/2006)

Website is a hit
THE Cardinia Shire Council website is getting as many as 6000 ‘hits’ a day. Acting chief executive ... (27/09/2006)

Healthy eating brings a wealth of awards
FOOD outlets that provide healthy and affordable eating options were recognised last week in a Cardi... (27/09/2006)

‘Paddock to plate’ pays off
KOOWEERUP’S going lentil about healthy eating – but some old habits die hard. “We don’t have tofu on... (27/09/2006)

Push for mobile library
CASEY Council wants to establish a mobile library service. Balla Balla Ward councillor Wayne Smith s... (27/09/2006)

Copper wire stolen
THIEVES stole 200 metres of copper wire worth $1000 from the Signal and Telegraph Depot on Kilvingt... (27/09/2006)

Praise for Good Samaritans
PAKENHAM woman Brenda Vause was left black and blue after falling and hitting her head on Wednesday ... (04/10/2006)

Tourism and transport push
CARDINIA and Casey Councils have joined a Melbournewide push on critical transport and tourism issue... (04/10/2006)

Judy breathes in new life
SKIN cancer survivor Judy Flynn is recovering from surgery and feeling good about her prospects for ... (11/10/2006)

Do business over breakfast
THE Berwick Business Network International (BNI) will hold a breakfast meeting at Sojourn Cafe Cater... (11/10/2006)

Good BiLo, hello Coles
PAKENHAM’S BiLo supermarket temporarily closed on Sunday and will reopen tomorrow (Thursday) as a Co... (18/10/2006)

Tennis plan a grand slam
PAKENHAM has been served a tennis ace as the political pace hots up before the state election. With... (18/10/2006)

Literacy leader awarded
HEAD of Haileybury’s College Berwick campus John Fleming has received two prestigious awards for his... (18/10/2006)

Council apologises for comment
CARDINIA Shire Council has apologised if any residents were offended by comments mayor Bill Ronald ... (25/10/2006)

New principal takes over
LANG LANG Primary School has a new principal. Gill Wright was recently welcomed to the school by sta... (25/10/2006)

President Porter begins second term
MICHAEL Porter was reappointed to the helm of Pakenham Business Group (PBG) on Monday night and imme... (25/10/2006)

Time to ask for a hand
With the festive season prompting increased financial demands, it is a stressful time for many famil... (08/11/2006)

Bunny’s exit bugs kids
TEARS have been shed for the loss of beloved bunny Thumper. Stolen from the Kids Childcare centre in... (15/11/2006)

Rail signalling fault
A MAJOR signalling fault caused rail and traffic delays when levelcrossing boom gates stuck shut on ... (06/12/2006)

Gardener has designs for the big prize
BERWICK landscape gardener Rohan Blythe won’t need any extra training sessions to prepare to take o... (13/12/2006)

They did it their way
CWA officials have bid a final farewell to 77 years of community service at Officer. The town’s bran... (20/12/2006)

New deadline
CALLS to give residents more time for a say on a controversial freight rail link proposed to cut th... (20/12/2006)

Pakenham Police usher in new era
PAKENHAM Police are celebrating the opening of their new station with the End of an Era celebration ... (10/01/2007)

Rotarians clean up cemetery
THE Rotary Club of Berwick conducted its 43rd annual working bee at the Berwick Cemetery on Thursday... (17/01/2007)

Lang Lang Show a telling
PRIZEwinning beef cattle, a busy exhibition pavilion and amusements for the kids were all part of th... (24/01/2007)

Lang Lang honours its own
THE Lang Lang community celebrated Australia Day with a community breakfast. About 300 people gathe... (31/01/2007)

Red Cross set for calling
CASEY Red Cross Calling will hold its second meeting next week in the buildup to its March Red Cross... (07/02/2007)

Recycling keeps garden green
LES Fleming’s garden is enough to make most people green with envy, but the Ahern Rd resident can sa... (07/02/2007)

Council fights to save trees
DROUGHT is keeping Cardinia Shire staff busy protecting parks and gardens. Councillors were told at ... (07/03/2007)

Book shines torch on Games achievement
FORMER longtime Gembrook resident Anne Marsden is unwinding from a hectic 2006 that heralded the pub... (07/03/2007)

Wally wins a longdistance fan
JERIKAH Meeks could be Wally Wombat’s most long distant correspondent. The eightyearold wrote to Wal... (28/03/2007)

Hills alive with student leaders
THERE is no shortage of leadership at Pakenham Hills Primary School. The school recently appointed i... (21/03/2007)

Next big band
APPLICATIONS are now open for the 2007 Battle of the Bands. Electric Productions are calling for all... (28/03/2007)

Housing for the over55s
HOUSING options for people 55 and over will be discussed at a City of Casey free Housing is a Health... (28/03/2007)

Vandals dampen spirit
UPPER Beaconsfield Primary School had an unpleasant start to the school week after vandals broke two... (28/03/2007)

Show popular despite competition
DESPITE a smaller attendance, the Bunyip and District Agricultural Show was a popular affair for loc... (04/04/2007)

Drouin mother to stand for Labor
A DROUIN mother of three will stand for the Labor Party for the Federal seat of McMillan when an ele... (11/04/2007)

‘Remember the sacrifice’
TODAY is Anzac Day – and Pakenham RSL president Norm Joseph hopes residents will pause and remember ... (25/04/2007)

Conflict comes to the classroom
AS A student, it’s not often that history actively seeks you out – it’s usually the other way aroun... (25/04/2007)

One certainty in poll
ONE sure thing in the Cardinia Shire elections is that the new council won’t be the same. The recent... (02/11/2005)

Election party time
COUNCIL elections will be the focus of a community day being held at Pakenham racecourse on Sunday, ... (02/11/2005)

Ballots are in the mail
CASEY residents will receive postal ballot papers in their mail boxes in early November. The papers ... (02/11/2005)

Event marks its 30th birthday
THEYakkerboo Festival celebrates its 30th birthday this year and to kick it off with a bang, organ... (18/01/2006)

Charges laid after woman is injured
AN INCIDENT in Officer on Saturday has resulted in a 32yearold Mount Eliza man being charged with re... (18/01/2006)

Casey names its top people
CRANBOURNE guide leader Robyn Garbutt is the 2006 Casey Citizen of the Year. Casey Young Citizen of ... (01/02/2006)

‘Cast of thousands’ bids farewell to Dot
DOT Doherty will be remembered “for her smile and for her friendly greetings”. The lifelong Nar Nar... (08/02/2006)

Quarry blast!
TWO Cardinia councillors have blasted Planning Minister Rob Hulls’ support for a 20hectare expansion... (21/06/2006)

Casey approves 6.8pc rate rise
CASEY Council has voted for a rate rise of 6.8 per cent. The rate is 1.1 per cent lower than the ori... (28/06/2006)

Review panel logs 300 years
RESIDENTS of Upper Beaconsfield were in good hands if experience counted for anything during the rec... (28/06/2006)

head hands over
MEMBERS of the Rotary Club of Berwick gathered for the official presidency handover last Thursday ni... (05/07/2006)

Steps program catching on
CASEY residents are catching on to the 10,000 steps program. The program aims to keep track of the n... (30/08/2006)

Embankment smash
A PASSENGER in a truck was airlifted to hospital last Thursday after the vehicle he was travelling i... (27/09/2006)

Mayor accused of conduct breaches
AN ATTEMPT to take Cardinia mayor Bill Ronald to task over comments made at the Emerald Library open... (27/09/2006)

$250,000 boost for child health
MORE than $250,000 will be poured into maternal and child health services in Cardinia Shire as the S... (18/10/2006)

Emergency skills show
RESCUE workers put their skills on show at the Cardinia Road Safety Expo and Pakenham Free Family Fu... (08/11/2006)

Libs promise more play
CHILDREN at Nar Nar Goon will get better playground facilities if the Liberals win the state electio... (08/11/2006)

Ballot losers taste sweet edge to bitter defeat
BASS Labor candidate John Anderson was disappointed to lose but found plenty of positives, both pers... (29/11/2006)

The balance of power
EVERY vote is precious for Gembrook MP Tammy Lobato and Liberal challenger Simon Wildes who have had... (29/11/2006)

Car snarl to ease
A MUCHmaligned traffic troublespot outside a Pakenham school is about to get a fix that residents sa... (20/12/2006)

Top awards for top blokes
TWO Pakenham Rotarians have been recognised for their outstanding community service, receiving major... (10/01/2007)

Ding Dong’s star turn
DENISE Drysdale will be the Australia Day ambassador at Cardinia Shire’s main celebration in Pakenha... (10/01/2007)

City jumps in to support disabled
CASEY residents celebrated International Day for People with Disability at two events, a showcase ar... (17/01/2007)

Quite a turnup in Cockatoo
THE people of Cockatoo embraced the spirit of Australia Day last Friday with a good oldfashioned Aus... (31/01/2007)

Bunyip Hall tankful
A NEW water tank at historic Bunyip Hall will help fight the drought. Hard work and perseverance by... (07/02/2007)

New teacher
COCKATOO Primary School has welcomed a new teacher to its ranks this year. Meagan Bradbury is teachi... (14/02/2007)

Seat grab
SIX plastic chairs have been stolen from the Beaconsfield Netball Club’s rooms. The yellow chairs we... (14/02/2007)

Class in
THE Casey University of the Third Age begins 2007 with 306 members and will introduce three new clas... (14/02/2007)

Buildings top $668m
BUILDING activity in Casey topped $668 million last year. The latest figures released by the State G... (21/02/2007)

Next step an Irish jig in Scotland
FIVE students from St Francis Xavier College will travel to Scotland to compete in the World Irish D... (21/02/2007)

Cardinia gets a big cleanup
CLEANUP crews around Cardinia got down and dirty on Sunday. Dozens of volunteers armed with rubbish ... (07/03/2007)

Students in rubbish blitz
A GATE, shopping trolleys, tyres and dozens of golf balls were part of a haul of rubbish fished out ... (07/03/2007)

Ten out of 10 for council stalwarts
RIVER Gum Ward’s Wayne Smith and Edrington’s Mick Morland have celebrated their 10th anniversary as... (28/03/2007)

Community takes over centre reins
KOOWEERUP Community Centre now has a new committee of management, which took over the reins from Car... (28/03/2007)

Danger on dry roads
DANGEROUS driving conditions on dry and dusty roads have prompted a warning for motorists to take ex... (21/03/2007)

Boost to local assets
PLANS to protect and preserve local heritage have won a $28,000 boost from the State Government. Gem... (21/03/2007)

Grants to help the land
GRANTS worth as much as $50,000 are available from the Australian Government Envirofund for onground... (21/03/2007)

Garbage collection ‘a mess’
BERWICK resident Denis Briggs said he’s had enough with the council garbage collection service in hi... (21/03/2007)

Welcome to go with the flow
A WATERY welcome is in store for visitors to Cardinia LiFE centre. Cardinia councillors have endors... (04/04/2007)

Planning starts for stadium extension
CARDINIA Shire Council has started planning for an extension to the Cardinia LiFE centre to double t... (04/04/2007)

Gallantry, spirit and sacrifice
BERWICK RSL senior vicepresident Les Lucas was guest speaker at the St Michael’s School Berwick Anza... (25/04/2007)

Good Evans, a blooming garden!
WHEN Dot and Jim Evans bought their property at Upper Beaconsfield, the scars of the Ash Wednesday b... (02/11/2005)

Working bee a grave affair
ROTARY Club of Berwick members were out in force on Thursday for their annual tidyup working bee at ... (18/01/2006)

Ponies join parties
For Maryknoll resident Alison Coleman, bringing joy to children is just part of her daily job. Her l... (25/01/2006)

Rotary team builds pedal power
ROTARIANS are hitting the road for charity. Members of the Pakenham and KooweerupLang Lang clubs ar... (01/02/2006)

Picnic to raise funds for refuge
CONCERN for the wellbeing of injured animals has prompted Bimbimbie Wildlife Park owners Paul and Fr... (08/02/2006)

Games room a target
A GAMES room was broken into at a Pakenham home on the weekend. Thieves entered a shed at the Army R... (22/02/2006)

Riding group ranges wider
OVER 60 horse riders and volunteers from the Riding for Disabled Association of Victoria (RDAV) cele... (21/06/2006)

Facelift for cenotaph
PAKENHAM’S war memorial is getting a facelift. The cenotaph in John Street will be improved under a... (28/06/2006)

Free library has funds to spend
THE BERWICK Free Library will start another chapter in its proud history with $10,000 allocated to b... (05/07/2006)

House to get a modern touch
EMERALD Community House will get a welcome facelift under a $50,000 Modernising Neighbourhood Houses... (12/07/2006)

Restaurants back award scheme
CASEY and Cardinia restaurants have strongly supported the 2006 Choice Awards. Restaurants from acro... (12/07/2006)

Late switch nets woman $500,000
A PAKENHAM resident who won $500,000 in a Tattslotto draw had dreamt of her looming good fortune. T... (19/07/2006)

CPR now simpler to learn
ANY attempt at resuscitation is better than no attempt. That is the catchline of the Australian Resu... (26/07/2006)

School grows a cool future
PAKENHAM Secondary College students did their bit for the environment last Friday and planted more t... (02/08/2006)

Guest artist is top of the hill
AWARDwinning landscape artist Ern Trembath is the guest artist for the Kevin Hill Top Ten Australian... (09/08/2006)

Breastfeeding group offers guidance
BERWICK mother of two Leonie Zutenis joined her local breastfeeding association when she had a “scre... (16/08/2006)

Minister backs new college at Timbarra
FEDERAL Education Minister Julie Bishop has pledged support for a new secondary college on Berwick’s... (06/09/2006)

Locals take CPR course to heart
KNOWING CPR saves lives and now 28 locals have the ability to do just that. The keen participants tr... (13/09/2006)

Student gains insight into MP’s life
BERWICK Secondary College year 10 student Lucia Santangelo spent a week on work experience at the o... (20/09/2006)

You’re a class act, kids tell teacher
KIM Lawrence’s students say she is top of the class. The Kooweerup Primary School teacher has been ... (27/09/2006)

Hard rubbish change ‘a waste’
BEACONSFIELD residents are protesting against Cardinia Shire Council’s decision to bin its hard rubb... (18/10/2006)

Silver glow for Scout leaders
SCOUT leaders Bob Taylor and Lyn Stephenson have been honoured for their outstanding service. Mr Ta... (25/10/2006)

Retailers fear brush with death
BUSINESS operators are calling for better access to a shopping precinct on the corner of one of Pake... (08/11/2006)

Group stitches up Cardinia’s history
MONTHS of painstaking embroidery work is no joke, but the unique artwork created as a result certain... (22/11/2006)

Foul play fears over missing peacock
A LOVED pet peacock has gone missing – and residents fear foul play. ‘Henry’ is an icon around Barr ... (29/11/2006)

Parents irked over playground misuse
ANGRY parents say Pakenham’s most popular playground has become an unofficial par ty zone for lateni... (06/12/2006)

Stars help out on the wildside
FORMER television star Paul Cronin and country and western singer Tania Kernaghan last week visited ... (13/12/2006)

Club races to help young disabled riders
THE horses may have only been walking, but the riders were smiling like they had won the Melbourne C... (20/12/2006)

Collection on track
IT will be business as usual for Casey Council household rubbish, recycling and green waste collecti... (20/12/2006)

Family hay goes to fire victims
A PAKENHAM Upper family has given all the hay it has cut for the year to farmers who have been burnt... (10/01/2007)

Gift drive gets into gear
EMPLOYEESat DaimlerChrysler’s head office donated more than 150 Christmas presents to Windermere Ch... (17/01/2007)

The writing’s on the wall for graffiti
A CITY of Casey councillor has commended a State Government discussion paper on the prevention of g... (21/02/2007)

Library breaks with
BERWICK Mechanics Institute and Free Library broke with tradition to hold its 144th annual meeting i... (04/04/2007)

Chris shines through the gloom
CHRIS Hooper can only see comfortably in dark rooms but this hasn’t stopped the young Tynong North ... (18/04/2007)

Milan rewarded at the double
ONE of the highlights of the 15th annual meeting of the Casey University of the Third Age held on Mo... (02/11/2005)

War veterans honoured
LATROBE MP Jason Wood called at the Berwick RSL, in Langmore Lane, to present 60th anniversary medal... (02/11/2005)

New bus link from charity dinner
A NEW community bus will service Lang Lang and Kooweerup, thanks to the Cardinia Foundation and the ... (02/11/2005)

Rivalry heats up for Oxfam
COMPETITION between two local fire stations will see money raised for Oxfam Community Aid Abroad in... (18/01/2006)

Wheels turn on new bus services
NEW bus services in Pakenham are now operating. The new services, announced late last year, include:... (08/02/2006)

Shopping plan wins approval
A NEW shopping centre is coming to Pakenham. Cardinia Shire Council on Monday approved plans for the... (05/07/2006)

Owen slams parking deficit
CARDINIA councillor Brett Owen wants a stop to cutting corners on car parks. Cr Owen on Monday voted... (05/07/2006)

Price hike sinks swimming lessons
They say casual swim visits to the Cardinia LiFE aquatic complex are too expensive and children’s sw... (19/07/2006)

Locals dive in for dear LiFE
CARDINIA LiFE officials are ecstatic with the public response to the new $11 million leisure and aqu... (19/07/2006)

Two crash in three hours
A DRIVER was trapped in her car for 30 minutes after a twocar collision in Harkaway last Wednesday. ... (26/07/2006)

Search is on for wall sites
Cr Wreford wants the walls established to recognise good works by people in the municipality. Casey ... (02/08/2006)

Canobie Centre honours exCEO
PAKENHAM’S centre for children in crisis has been named in honour of Ray Canobie. The Windermere Ch... (02/08/2006)

New year for Red Cross
BERWICK Upper Beaconsfield Red Cross last week set sail on its 200607 year and a new round of fundra... (16/08/2006)

Funds to help train new scout leaders
RESIDENTS training to become scout leaders will get a helping hand from Cardinia Shire Council. Cr G... (30/08/2006)

In memory of a mate
BIGhearted Pakenham residents are planning to walk around the clock to honour the memory of a lost ... (30/08/2006)

Political battle looms over Timbarra land
POLITICIANS from both sides have focused on vacant land near the corner of Parkhill Drive and Ernst ... (13/09/2006)

Hills alive with help
A NEW communitybased shop is opening in Cockatoo to support needy families in the hills area. The C... (20/09/2006)

Kennel allowed to expand By Paul Dunlop
UP TO 150 dogs are to be kept at a boarding kennel at rural Tynong despite neighbours’ concerns th... (20/09/2006)

Kindy kids dob in teacher
WHEN the children at Cockatoo Kindergarten recently approached their teacher Darlene Elder with an e... (27/09/2006)

New bus route at your service
GEMBROOK MP Tammy Lobato said a new bus service, Route 836, began last Monday from The Chase in the... (04/10/2006)

Mega start for store
‘WE should have gone doublestorey’. That was managing director Darrell Hardy’s assessment of the new... (11/10/2006)

Race day alert
POLICE are urging punters not to lose their heads during the spring carnival. A close eye will be ke... (25/10/2006)

Street on snake alert
TWO snakes spotted in one street have sent shivers up the spines of residents. The warm weather rece... (08/11/2006)

Spring whiteout is no drought rout
THE rain and hail that whipped Pakenham and district in last week’s cold snap could be a onceinadec... (22/11/2006)

Artwork feature for lake
AN ARTIST has been chosen to create the next public artwork under a $150,000 partnership between Car... (22/11/2006)

Booze police frustrated
A FEMALE motorist blew almost three times the legal limit during a drinkdrive blitz in Pakenham on S... (22/11/2006)

Fame beckons for firefighters
FIREFIGHTERS from Gembrook and Pakenham Upper brigades may see their names up in lights. Crews helpe... (13/12/2006)

Hopes reward will help solve murder
PAKENHAM security manager Sandy Sempel hopes a new $100,000 reward will be the key to finally solvin... (13/12/2006)

Peacock sighting a red herring
HOPE that a missing peacock might make it home for Christmas is fading after sightings at Bunyip pro... (20/12/2006)

Library honours diabetes efforts
THE Pakenham diabetes group has established a library in honour of a former Officer woman. The Hele... (20/12/2006)

Party safe
POLICE and the City of Casey have asked residents organising Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties to... (20/12/2006)

Punters’ spending sparks concern
POKIE punters in Pakenham blew almost $17 million in 2005 and are on target to lose even more – spar... (03/01/2007)

New Red Cross shop will need volunteers
BERWICK will have its own Red Cross Shop next month and volunteers are needed to staff the shop. Aus... (17/01/2007)

Special trees to be recognised
RESIDENTS have been invited to nominate significant trees in the city of Casey for a council tree st... (17/01/2007)

Aged help sick
RESIDENTS and staff at Pakenham Aged Care have held a small fundraising event for a young boy in nee... (07/02/2007)

Crossing lights up safety
CROSSING the main street in Beaconsfield should be easier and far safer following the installation o... (14/02/2007)

Police follow a sweet lead
A THIEF left a trail of chocolate milk after breaking into a house in Toomuc Valley Road, Pakenham, ... (14/02/2007)

Giving kids best start
CARDINIA Shire’s Best Start consultation with the community is in its final stages, with the last of... (07/03/2007)

Charity in short supply
FRESH fruit and vegetables are desperately needed to feed an evergrowing number of hungry families. ... (28/03/2007)

Rotary mourns a devoted member
ROTARY lost one of its most devoted supporters when past district governor Frank Canobio died on Sat... (21/03/2007)

PM, Rachel in the pink
BEACONHILLS College students picked up on the trendy fashion of teenagers’ wristbands to use as a th... (21/03/2007)

Centre draws praise
RIVER Gum Ward councillor Wayne Smith has congratulated the City of Casey on the success of The Fact... (21/03/2007)

Rook, Armstrong rewarded
TWO Pakenham Rotary members have been honoured for their great work for the organisation. At a speci... (21/03/2007)

Port proposal prompts 450 submissions
THE Port of Hastings has received 450 submissions on its draft Land Use and Transport Strategy. The ... (28/03/2007)

Casey signs up
CASEY mayor Colin Butler said the City of Casey had adopted an ongoing commitment to conducting cult... (04/04/2007)

Rich harvest from appeal
CALLS for charity food donations have already borne fruit. Residents have responded wholeheartedly t... (04/04/2007)

Tree falls in Bunyip street
A GIANT pine tree that fell at Bunyip on Friday brought down powerlines and narrowly missed houses. ... (04/04/2007)

Road deal
WORK on a controversial roadsealing scheme in Emerald is expected to begin later this year. Cardinia... (04/04/2007)

Stadium’s new lease of LiFE
PAKENHAM will boast the biggest indoor sports stadium outside Melbourne under an ambitious plan to a... (25/04/2007)

Residents seal finishing date
STREETS in Emerald’s Westlands Road scheme should be sealed by October with work due to begin early... (25/04/2007)

Ooh er, it’s Ooh Aah and Glenn McGrath
LANG Lang cricketer Glenn McGrath isn’t happy, and wants to set the record straight. Nicknamed ‘Ooh ... (02/11/2005)

Looking back five years to 1995
30 years to 1975: THE Pakenham Shire was congratulated by the Melbourne Office of the Australian Fr... (02/11/2005)

Rocket evolves over time
ROXANNE Knaap’s nickname could be evidence of such names undergoing the evolutionary process. The 4... (18/01/2006)

A funny thing on the way to Pakenham
COMEDIAN Dave Hughes (pictured) will strut through Pakenham next week at the start of a regional tou... (01/02/2006)

Soup of the day
Craig Menes’ love of liquid meals landed him with an obvious nickname. The 29yearold said the name ‘... (01/02/2006)

Nicknames
Steve Menes has never quite understood how he ended up with the nickname ‘Jordy’, but appreciates it... (08/02/2006)

Pole dancing comes out of the shadows
PAKENHAM women can now learn how to become pole dancers in the comfort of their own lounge room. A n... (22/02/2006)

Close shave ends in Whiskers
MANY people believe the Whiskers nickname that 69yearold Frank Monckton has been dubbed with for mo... (21/06/2006)

Jetsetter John still flying high
A MAN standing a shade beneath 6ft 2in, fighting weight 14 stone, starts to run and then launches h... (05/07/2006)

Matt just keeps creeping on
IF you were to hear the name Creeper being shouted out aloud, you could be forgiven for making sure... (19/07/2006)

Taking off like hot cakes
IT may be a sweet nickname, but Steve Harrison isn’t overly happy about the Cupcakes tag that has s... (26/07/2006)

Nickname means business
He may be nicknamed ‘Blackdog’, but this Kooweerup resident has no history of depression. In fact, y... (16/08/2006)

Love for Bloods spills over
VICTORIAN football teams may be a rarity in September but there is plenty of support emanating from... (27/09/2006)

Funnily, Brian’s no fan of Mr Bean
NOT many people have lost count of how many Cranbourne Cups they have attended, but racecaller Bria... (18/10/2006)

Ricky’s on Steve’s mailing list
EVEN Steve Schack confuses his real name with his nickname. Steve, affectionately known to everyone... (25/10/2006)

Reader happily digests the crime file
BOOK lover Claire Pond of Gembrook has a nose for crime. The 17yearold crime and mystery novel enth... (24/01/2007)

Round up for charity
THE Rotary Club of Berwick will hold its 45th annual charity golf day at Montuna Golf Club, Guys Hil... (31/01/2007)

Passion by the skinful
PAKENHAM tattoo artist Rob Stanway is a colourful character. Although he says he was not originally... (31/01/2007)

Olivia comes home delivered
BUNYIP mother Suzanne Squires received the surprise of her life when her daughter, Olivia was delive... (21/02/2007)

Park handles vandals
‘PUMPS don’t work coz the vandals took the handles?’ The great Bob Dylan song should no longer be a ... (28/02/2007)

Youngsters plant
THE garden at Bayles Primary School used to be the talk of the town, now it’s attracted statewide at... (02/11/2005)

Awards open political pathways
IN 1985, the former City of Berwick instigated a sponsorship program for year 11 students to explore... (02/11/2005)

Shoulder forces career change
KOOWEERUP’S Amanda Norton was on the road to swimming success before a severe shoulder condition sha... (18/01/2006)

Tara’s war and peace
IN 1996 Pakenham woman Tara Pipicelli struggled with war and extreme living conditions to fulfil he... (25/01/2006)

A lifetime of shared memories
Hillview Bunyip Aged Care residents Tom Gummersall and Jim Rapley may have only known each other for... (25/01/2006)

Sarah carries torch
THE flame has kept on burning for Clyde’s Crystal Bruton who was chosen to carry the Paralympic torc... (08/02/2006)

Pack attack still haunts
SEVEN years ago, Debbie Scully looked on in horror as a pack of foxhounds attacked and killed her s... (15/02/2006)

Spud sets down roots across two generations
IAN Ferguson fondly remembers the heyday of his nickname ‘Spud’ and can precisely remember its origi... (22/02/2006)

Cool ideas lead to a dream job
JUSTIN Reeves was definitely true to his word in 2001 when he said he wanted to design ‘cool things’... (21/06/2006)

Photographer waits for his moment
MANY people would find spending 20 minutes preparing for one photograph a painstaking exercise. Payi... (28/06/2006)

Dr Koschade opens new chapter
WHEN Wally Koschade hung up the stethoscope after 30 years of service as the Bunyip town doctor, he ... (05/07/2006)

Barbara’s strolling down memory lane
BARBARA Smith has come full circle since she featured in the Gazette in July 1998. Back then, the 4... (12/07/2006)

Force of movement
KATHERINE Boden has travelled all over Australia but loves nothing more than getting back to Pakenh... (19/07/2006)

Family suffers
RAISING three boys under the age of 11 is a tireless job under the best of circumstances. But for Cr... (26/07/2006)

Jessica’s still fine tuning her future
WHEN former Beaconsfield local Jessica Aszodi decided to sing for her supper and make a fulltime ca... (02/08/2006)

Jack’s turned out larger than life
IT takes something significant to make frontpage news and the inspiring story of Pakenham youngster... (09/08/2006)

Thousands help wave bikers off to GP
EVERY man and his dog flocked to the main strip of Cranbourne on Saturday to see thousands of motorc... (20/09/2006)

Boost for Anzac Day commemoration
BEACONSFIELD’S commemoration of Anzac Day has won a $350 boost from Cardinia Shire Council. Councill... (28/02/2007)

Fashion babe weighs in late
GLOWING new mum Marie HansenNooy has finally got to cuddle the baby she carried to two triumphant tu... (25/04/2007)

Crowds turn out to honour St Sophia
A LARGE crowd gathered on Sunday, 23 October as St John the Baptist Parish celebrated the 32nd St So... (02/11/2005)

Classes of ’06 take shape
... (01/02/2006)

Council nod for childcare centre
A NEW childcare centre is to be developed in Kooweerup. Cardinia Shire Council approved plans for a ... (28/06/2006)

It’s gruesome – and it’s great
IT’S school holidays and the fun is on at Pakenham Library. Space stories, revolting rhymes and a tr... (28/06/2006)

‘Volcanic’ loos to aid schools in PNG
SOROPTIMIST International, Berwick, will support World Environment Day by helping to provide sanitat... (05/07/2006)

Gem of an idea launched
TWO sisters have added a tourist information section to their cafe and gift store on Main Street, i... (05/07/2006)

Top role for local actress
PAKENHAM’S Jenni Ivins has been cast to play Mrs Potts in the Cardinia Performing Arts Company (CPAC... (19/07/2006)

Graffiti blitz won’t need law change
CASEY mayor Kevin Bradford says the City of Casey does not need to create a bylaw to cope with its ... (19/07/2006)

Test a boost for students
MONASH University has adopted a new aptitude test that will provide alternative access to university... (19/07/2006)

Kooweerup set for a boom
LAND will be opened up for residential development in Kooweerup to make way for an expected po... (09/08/2006)

Mayor’s call to support military
VIETNAM veterans were guests of honour at a mayoral reception held at the Casey civic centre to rec... (30/08/2006)

St Patrick’s pupils enjoy the protection of angels
ANGELS are watching over Pakenham. Two ‘guardian spirit’ sculptures were last week installed at the... (06/09/2006)

Helmet hair is not a worry
PEOPLE using pedal power on Ride to Work day don’t have to worry about helmet hair. Hairdressers fro... (13/09/2006)

Saddle up for good ride
Ride to Work Day is on Wednesday, 4 October and the Gazette is a proud sponsor of a free breakfast i... (20/09/2006)

Join in Youth Week
PEOPLE aged 12 to 25 have been invited to nominate for selection on the Casey National Youth Week Co... (04/10/2006)

It’s all in the works
BUILDING works at Upper Beaconsfield Primary School are guaranteed, no matter who wins the state ele... (25/10/2006)

Formal thanks for rates committee
CASEY Council will thank Casey Community Rate Review Committee members with a formal mayoral recepti... (08/11/2006)

Casey young jump in
CASEY youth and community development manager Janette Green is impressed with the strength of the 20... (08/11/2006)

Sergeant a man on a mission
NARRE Warren Police Sergeant Peter Beames will work with the United Nations Mission on Timor Leste. ... (29/11/2006)

Water patrols up
WATER patrols have been increased to coincide with the introduction of Stage 2 water restrictions. U... (29/11/2006)

Keep unique clock ticking
RIVER Gum Ward councillor Wayne Smith wants Casey Council to ensure that the steam clock at Pioneers... (06/12/2006)

Project unfolds local history
HISTORY buffs can now browse the biggest events of the past through the pages of the PakenhamBerwick... (06/12/2006)

Athletics carnival put on hold
PLANS to hold an athletics carnival for young people in Casey have been put on hold. Springfield War... (06/12/2006)

Focus on waterways
PHOTOGRAPHS of inland Australian waterways, fractal tiles and hot glass sculptures, feature in the f... (17/01/2007)

Fun time for local kids
YOUNG People from around the Cardinia Shire have been mixing it up at youth holiday activities. On W... (31/01/2007)

Community loses a passionate ally
THIS week the district said farewell to one of its most colourful characters, Lindsay King. If we we... (14/02/2007)

Trusting lot full of oldfashioned fire
I QUESTIONED in My view, 31 January, whether people had much fire in their belly about the demolitio... (14/02/2007)

Samantha tastes victory
By Elizabeth Lillis SAMANTHA Thomson tasted success dancing at the recent Berwick Highland Games.... (21/02/2007)

Mental health support
A MENTAL health support agency is reaching out to provide help to the growing community in the Cardi... (07/03/2007)

All fired up about history
A HISTORY of the Upper Beaconsfield Rural Fire Brigade and Auxiliary was launched last month. A larg... (07/03/2007)

Blooming partners
CHISHOLM Institute and the City of Casey featured strongly at the Carlton Gardens with a united effo... (04/04/2007)

Casey is all at sea
THE City of Casey has formed a friendship relationship with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society an... (04/04/2007)

Obituary
CATANI’S Ev Gray was farewelled by relatives and friends at the David W. Bull Funeral Home, Pakenham... (18/04/2007)

Smith nomination for sister cities
THE City of Casey will nominate River Gum Ward councillor Wayne Smith for a position on the Australi... (25/04/2007)

Families just part of the winning cycle
THE Berwick HPV and Cycling Club, now the Casey Cardinia HPV and Cycling Club, has won the prestigio... (02/11/2005)

Club gets saddled with new name
THE Berwick HPV and Cycling Club has changed its name to Casey Cardinia HPV and Cycling Club. The ne... (02/11/2005)

It’s showtime again
SHOWCASE 2006 will feature 30 songs and dances from favourite musicals. The Cardinia Performing Arts... (25/01/2006)

Gelda stitches up another win
GELDA Hance has lost count of how many prizes she has won at the Lang Lang Show for her hand embroid... (01/02/2006)

Driver cut free
RESCUERS used the hydraulic cutting equipment to cut a woman free from the wreckage of a car that cr... (01/02/2006)

Relay for life targets $3m
THE Casey Cardinia Relay For Life (CCRFL) will be held at Akoonah Park, Berwick, on Friday 3 and Sa... (22/02/2006)

Dairy farmers battle to find skilled workers
WEST Gippsland dairy farmers are facing a shortage of skilled workers to milk cows. Caldermeade farm... (05/07/2006)

Work starts on centre
WORK is under way on the new children’s services centre at Lakeside Pakenham. Contractor Allmore Con... (05/07/2006)

It’s safety first
CASEY children are in safe hands with community leaders launching the SafeStart injury protection pr... (12/07/2006)

Nothing dodgy: Smith
RIVER Gum Ward councillor Wayne Smith has accused two fellow councillors of suggesting that the City... (12/07/2006)

Councillors to log on
CASEY councillors will have a separate computer, without printer access and download facilities, ins... (12/07/2006)

So, it’s on with the show
LANG Lang Show Society adopted a steadyaswego pathway at its 2006 annual meeting and dinner after r... (19/07/2006)

Cat breeder takes a bow
BUNYIP cat breeder Truda Straede impressed judges with several of her perfectly presented felines at... (26/07/2006)

Learning their way to success
CASEY team leader for youth services Mark Biggs told 50 male secondary school students that a list o... (16/08/2006)

Young men come to the fore
ROTARY Club of Berwick director of youth services Cr Mick Morland said the City of Casey provided a ... (16/08/2006)

Moving tribute to soldiers
CASEY mayor Kevin Bradford read a poignant and moving letter to guests during the mayoral reception ... (30/08/2006)

Council hails top choir
BERWICK Youth Choir was last week hailed as one of the best children’s choirs in Australia. Choir re... (13/09/2006)

Thanks to fundraisers
WINDERMERE Child and Family Services has expressed thanks to the Windermere Auxiliary for its fundra... (13/09/2006)

Kids get the needle
ELDERLY residents are teaching children the tricks of an ageless craft. Students from Pakenham’s Bea... (13/09/2006)

Grow your business
ANN Gambetta, of Gambetta and Associates, will be guest speaker at the Casey Business Development Gr... (20/09/2006)

New deal for veterans
WAR veterans holding a gold card will qualify for treatment and care for all health care at Governme... (20/09/2006)

Boost for child services
A NEW children’s centre will be built in Pakenham. Cardinia Shire Council has been allocated $1.54 m... (20/09/2006)

Open up your art for council
THE City of Casey has called for expressions of interest from people to exhibit in the Civic Centre ... (20/09/2006)

Seniors kick up
THEY say you are only as old as you feel and the folk at the Autumn Over 55 Club show no sign of slo... (27/09/2006)

Cash to curb family violence
THE City of Casey is to get $479,205 to help with its work to curb family violence. La Trobe MP Jas... (04/10/2006)

Book now for Godspell
GODSPELL tickets are now on sale. Windmill Theatre company will stage the show at the Cardinia Cultu... (04/10/2006)

Class IT’s online
LANG Lang Primary School students are enjoying the latest learning technology, thanks to a $33,000 d... (11/10/2006)

Richardson questions fish cost scale
FOUR Oaks Ward councillor Paul Richardson has questioned the cost to ratepayers of maintaining thre... (25/10/2006)

Nominate
RESIDENTS can nominate friends, family members or workmates for Cardinia Shire’s 2007 Australia Day ... (25/10/2006)

Bud full of praise for The Factory
TOP Australian actor Charles Tingwell has warned Casey’s performing arts groups to hang on to their ... (22/11/2006)

Councillors ‘can take a bow’
PERFORMING arts representative on The Factory rehearsal centre at Cranbourne, Susan Bergman, warmly ... (22/11/2006)

Rising to
BAKERS at Brumby’s Bakery in Eden Rise shopping centre, Clyde Road, Berwick have won two thirdplace ... (29/11/2006)

And now it’s on
NEW Berwick Show secretary Mike Vallence has settled in at Akoonah Park to prepare the 2007 Berwick ... (29/11/2006)

Probe for members
THE Rotary Club of Berwick has invited expressions of interest from people who want to get involved ... (03/01/2007)

Chill out with homegrown sounds
MUSIC lovers have the chance to spend one cool day in summer over the Australia Day long weekend. C... (03/01/2007)

Village sponsors Berwick bowls
MEADOWVALE Retirement Village, Pakenham, will sponsor the Berwick Bowling Club City of Casey Fours. ... (03/01/2007)

Home moves into the new century
TRAVIS Robbins sinks into his plush lounge to settle down to the latest release movie. But upon hitt... (10/01/2007)

Students presented Lodge scholarships
PAKENHAM secondary students were presented with student scholarships for 2007 at a function in Decem... (17/01/2007)

Holly follows star lineup
THE first time I saw ‘Annie’, I fell for the musical. And, I have a feeling that many more people mi... (07/02/2007)

Say cheese! Stallholders are grinning
FEW enterprises can boast more than 2500 clients turning up on the first day of trading, except majo... (07/02/2007)

Patron saint’s statue unveiled
A STATUE of St Francis Xavier College’s namesake has been unveiled at the college’s Beaconsfield cam... (21/02/2007)

Show of power
ROYAL Agricultural Society of Victoria president Jack Seymour said show societies had tremendous pow... (28/02/2007)

National honour for playwright
CHISHOLM professional writing program coordinator Ian Robinson has been awarded first prize in the 2... (07/03/2007)

College musical wins Lyrebird
ST Francis Xavier College was recently honoured in the 2006 Youth category at the Lyrebird awards, w... (07/03/2007)

Write it down
WRITERS of all abilities are encouraged to submit manuscripts for the Yakkerboo short story and poet... (28/03/2007)

Kiwi carries off trot win
A COMPETITOR from New Zealand gave the Victorian Carriage Driving Championships at Catani an interna... (28/03/2007)

Tom thinks outside the box
BRITISH Royal navy aircrew search and rescue offshore diver Tom Henderson saw a gap in the system o... (04/04/2007)

Support grows idea for shelter
FOUR Rotary Club of Endeavour Hills members heard the story of ShelterBoxes during a Rotary conferen... (04/04/2007)

SES to tap into internet boost
PAKENHAM’S State Emergency Service (SES) unit should benefit from a State Government boost to the e... (18/04/2007)

Group ready for busy season
CHRISTMAS is fast approaching and the 4C’s Food Bank at Pakenham is gearing up for its busiest time ... (02/11/2005)

Support act!
OMNIANA is Casey’s hope for FReeZA’s Push Start Battle of the Bands Southern Regional Final to be he... (25/01/2006)

Golf day funds
THE Casey Partners MakeaWish golf day held on Thursday 2 June raised $31,500 for the Cardinia Casey ... (25/01/2006)

Good company with Salvos
PAKENHAM’S 30plus age group is in for a treat next week with the Salvation Army holding its monthly ... (26/07/2006)

Concert offers feast of music and dance
THE City of Casey will present a free Winter Arts Finale at Berwick Church of Christ, Centre Road, B... (26/07/2006)

Family history strikes a chord
THE Narre Warren and District Family History Group will present a family history display in the Nar... (26/07/2006)

Casey seeks own blood bank
RIVER Gum Ward councillor Wayne Smith wants a permanent Red Cross Blood Bank established in the Cit... (02/08/2006)

On the road again
Bunyip musician EmmaJane Montgomery is on her way to the Tamworth country music festival. ... (02/08/2006)

Author sparks imagination
AUTHOR Scot Gardner created enormous interest when he spoke to year 10 students at Beaconhills Colle... (16/08/2006)

Wood backs parents on preschool switch
PRESCHOOLS should be administered by the state Department of Education and Training, not Human Servi... (06/09/2006)

Editorial prompted new
CARDINIA mayor Bill Ronald told guests at the inaugural Berwick Pakenham Historical Society Florrie ... (20/09/2006)

Celebrating the life of a quiet achiever
STAR News Group coowner Ian Thomas told the inaugural Florrie Thomas Berwick Pakenham Historical Soc... (20/09/2006)

Fun day out for aged care residents
FRIENDS and relatives were at the Villa Maria Aged Care Residence in Berwick for a family fun day on... (27/09/2006)

Country creative
THE West Gippsland Group Country Womens Association (CWA) will hold its 2006 exhibition of creative... (27/09/2006)

Close look at natives
WARATAH specialist Graeme Downe will be guest speaker at the next meeting of the Australian Plants S... (04/10/2006)

University to host business seminar
MONASH University will host the Monash University Berwick Business and Education Group (MUBBEG) bus... (11/10/2006)

Elements of success
CASEY Business Development Group (CBDG) enjoyed a strong gathering for its October networking breakf... (11/10/2006)

Quick step time
BERWICK RSL has asked participants in the Saturday, 11 November Berwick Remembrance Day service to b... (18/10/2006)

Gembrook market Sunday
THEGembrook Market will be staged this Sunday, between 9am and 3pm at the Puffing Billy station. O... (22/11/2006)

Two towns win aid to build up communities
GARFIELD and Bunyip have won funding to build better communities. The project, to be implemented by ... (13/12/2006)

Casey’s model citizens
DOVETON Scout leader and community worker Margaret Fairhurst is the City of Casey 2007 Citizen of th... (31/01/2007)

Students have fun just clowning aroundMia Goodwin and Jacqui Gifford.
CLOWNING around was all in a day’s schoolwork for students at Pakenham’s Beaconhills college last we... (14/02/2007)

Stars shine at Bunyip
BUNYIP will spring to life on Sunday, 25 February for the 18th annual Bunyip Country Music Festival,... (14/02/2007)

Relaying hope
THE battle against cancer has won a $206,000 boost, thanks to the efforts of bighearted residents wh... (07/03/2007)

Kim needles the opposition
KIM Dalziel set a new standard for excellence when she won her fourth H.B. Thomas Memorial Trophy at... (21/03/2007)

Rodeo set to rope large crowd
LANG Lang will come alive on Easter Monday with the exciting sights and sounds of the popular rodeo.... (28/03/2007)

One right out of the box
ROTARY’S ShelterBox program is among the best worldwide humanitarian programs I have seen. One other... (04/04/2007)

Don’t wield the axe so quickly
I FEEL sorry for pittosporum trees. They seem to be victim of the axe wherever they are, yet are a g... (04/04/2007)

Rational thought needed
TRUCKIES seemed to be making a point last Thursday morning after days of talkback radio with most ca... (04/04/2007)

Top marks for a milestone
MONASH University at Berwick has finished its first decade of teaching, but as universities go thro... (11/04/2007)

New mural on scene
A NEW mural, unveiled last Monday, has pride of place at Pakenham’s Services Central. Showcasing the... (25/04/2007)

Students take stock in trade
LANG LANG primary students are learning the ins and outs of the stock market after undertaking a sh... (25/04/2007)

Students selected to venture into politics
TEN Year 11 students have been selected for the City of Casey Australia Day Study Tour. The award gi... (01/02/2006)

RSL to hold annual meeting
THE annual general meeting of the Pakenham subbranch of the Returned and Services League (RSL) will ... (08/02/2006)

Green wedge ‘flawed’
THE Shadow Minister for Planning Ted Baillieu told members of the Enterprise Club that Melbourne’s ... (22/02/2006)

Crafty weekends planned for park
AS PART of the City of Casey Winter Arts Program, Friends of Wilson Botanic Park, together with some... (28/06/2006)

Students turn to woodwork
STUDENTS at Berwick Primary School were woodworkers late last term. Each student made something out ... (28/06/2006)

Business leaders in the spotlight
MONASH University Business and Education Group (MUBEGG) will hold an evening seminar from 5.30pm on ... (12/07/2006)

Wheel continues to turn for clubs
INNER Wheel District A62 celebrated its 11th annual changeover with a dinner at the Waterfront Resta... (12/07/2006)

Forum targets family violence
ORGANISERS have rated a forum on family violence as positive on all fronts. The forum was organised ... (19/07/2006)

‘Have a great day’ says footy legend
TOM Hafey reckons every day is a great day. “If you don’t believe me, try missing one,” he said. Mr ... (19/07/2006)

Champion gift to help kids
BUSINESSMAN Andrew Facey has kicked off the next Windermere Kids Becoming Champions program with a ... (26/07/2006)

Program makes the difference
PAKENHAM Consolidated Primary School principal Leonie Campbell, said children taken on to the Winder... (26/07/2006)

Students get down to mind games
SCORES of local primary students took to Beaconsfield last week to pit their wits against each other... (16/08/2006)

Top ten on show
THE second Kevin Hill Top Ten Australian Artists exhibition will be held at the Casey Civic Centre o... (30/08/2006)

Club is on a roll says mayor
BERWICK Bowling Club officially opened its 2006/07 bowling season with a launch dinner in the clubr... (06/09/2006)

Teen steps up
TEENAGER Nicola Bull is set to take the stage in the classical musical Oklahoma! The 17yearold will ... (13/09/2006)

Many remember print career
FLORRIE Thomas died on Tuesday, 9 August 2005 aged 98, almost the same age as the newspaper she came... (20/09/2006)

Dinner named after grand lady
THE Berwick Pakenham Historical Society has honoured former life member Florrie Thomas by naming its... (20/09/2006)

Freemasons come clean on men’s health
KOOWEERUP Freemasons have decided that all secrets should be revealed when it comes to men’s health.... (04/10/2006)

Red letter day marks 60 years
RED Cross Australia has presented Narre Warren Red Cross member Margaret Robinson with a 60year serv... (11/10/2006)

Vocal residents make their mark
THE people of Emerald had their say on the future of the town on Saturday at a ‘speak out’ forum. To... (18/10/2006)

Liberals pledge to rebuild school
NAR NAR GOON Primary School will be rebuilt if the Liberals win power at the State Election. Bass MP... (15/11/2006)

Recognition for talented students
TALENTED students would be fasttracked at Emerald Secondary College if Labor is victorious in the St... (15/11/2006)

Water! What’s that?
MOTORISTS had to contend with an alltoorare hazard last Thursday with heavy rains causing minor floo... (08/11/2006)

Layers on display
ARTIST Tiffaney Bishop has introduced Year 10 and 11 Beaconhills College students to the world of di... (08/11/2006)

Sport for breakfast
MISSED the cup winner? Don’t despair Cardinia Shire is providing a chance to translate sporting ach... (08/11/2006)

Drew draws
BREAKFAST had an extra bite for businesspeople last week with ABC sports commentator and local resid... (22/11/2006)

‘Tis the busy choir season
CHRISTMAS is a busy and exciting time for choristers of the Berwick Youth Choir. The choir is booked... (06/12/2006)

Profile us on web: Wreford
SPRINGFIELD Ward councillor Lorraine Wreford wants the profiles of all councillors posted on the cou... (13/12/2006)

Show the spirit by being involved
VOLUNTEERS typify the spirit for which Australia has become known as a nation. Casey mayor Colin But... (31/01/2007)

Buddies help preps settle in
SCHOOL is in for students in Pakenham for 2007. New students have started their school journeys wit... (07/02/2007)

Parade recognises volunteers
DROUIN streets came alive on Saturday when crowds gathered for the Ficifolia Street Parade. This yea... (14/02/2007)

Sport support
St MARGARET’S School students have launched an appeal for new or used sporting equipment for Fijian... (21/02/2007)

Billson
THE tonic members of the RSL bring to each other through their organisation is priceless. And this n... (07/03/2007)

RSL to hold dawn service
NAR Nar Goon Returned and Services League will hold a dawn Anzac Day service this year. The decision... (07/03/2007)

Landcare grants fund works
GROUPS within the Port Phillip and Western Port Catchment Management Authority area will receive a t... (28/03/2007)

Students without borders
WHEN students at Beaconhills College Berwick campus celebrated International Week, classroom activit... (04/04/2007)

Inner Wheel gets on a roll
MANY members of the Inner Wheel District A62 recently joined in a day of fun and fellowship at their... (04/04/2007)

Promenading at the Prom
BERWICK and District Bushwalkers thoroughly enjoyed staying at Wilsons Promontory in early autumn fr... (04/04/2007)

Salvos set for fundraiser
THE Salvation Army hopes to raise $100,000 for the 2007 Red Shield Appeal to be held on the weekend ... (25/04/2007)

Business group to show and tell
THE Casey Business Development Group (CBDG) will hold a showandtell evening at the Sojourn Cafe at 7... (25/04/2007)

Cool jazz breezes into botanic park
JAZZ by the Lake will be held at Wilson Botanic Park from 5pm to 9pm on Saturday, 21 January. Two Ja... (18/01/2006)

They all had a ball
By Rebecca Fraser GLASS slippers, wicket stepsisters, and a magical fairy godmother were all on s... (25/01/2006)

Upgrades for village people
A RIBBON was cut on Friday to mark the opening of new facilities at Meadowvale Retirement Village. R... (12/07/2006)

Drinkdrive frustration
PAKENHAM police say they’re disappointed at the number of drivers flouting drinkdriving laws in Card... (12/07/2006)

Tooradin reunion date
TOORADIN Dalmore Football Club will hold its annual past players and officials reunion during its la... (26/07/2006)

Business group tells all
THE Casey Business Development Group will hold a networking and show and tell evening at the Sojourn... (26/07/2006)

Bush haven gets a facelift
A FAVOURITE bush haven has been given a new lease of life. RJ Chambers Flora and Fauna Reserve in Up... (02/08/2006)

Use your head, wear a helmet
CHILDREN riding bikes to school have been urged to use their heads and wear a helmet. Police, parent... (02/08/2006)

Free filter bars porn
LA TROBE MP Jason Wood said the Federal Government would provide every Australian family with a free... (09/08/2006)

Residents object to tall Emerald story
EMERALD residents are mounting a “say no” campaign to a proposed threestorey development in the hear... (13/09/2006)

Students talk up a storm
THERE may not have been any ‘I have a dream’ quotes at a student speech night last week, but many ch... (13/09/2006)

Students sustain their interest
KAMBRYA College, Berwick, students hosted a lightsoff at school day, a rubbishfree lunch day, and pl... (20/09/2006)

AFL legend to speak at expo
AFL legend and 2006 Melburnian of the Year Ron Barassi will be keynote speaker at the Casey ageing p... (20/09/2006)

Water tanks turn on student awareness
PRESCHOOL children are learning to be water economists through a new City of Casey plan to install a... (20/09/2006)

Making a difference
A NEW project will train people wanting to make a difference in their community. Community Living in... (20/09/2006)

Citations for global understanding
FORMER Berwick mayor John Byron and Casey director of community services Jennie Lee have been cited... (11/10/2006)

Former mayor delivers a historic spray
FIVE former mayors and two current mayors attended the official unveiling of a spray cart that was ... (18/10/2006)

Council airs radio station fire warning offer
CASEY Council will discuss with Casey Radio 97.7FM the feasibility of the station providing an emer... (25/10/2006)

Community groups rally to Red Cross call
VOLUNTEERS are already planning for March Red Cross Calling 2007. Casey Red Cross Calling reached i... (29/11/2006)

Rangers put clamp on Bunyip bikes
A BIKE blitz is under way at Bunyip State Park. The aim is to minimise illegal trail bike riding and... (29/11/2006)

Police warn over unlocked cars
A SPATE of thefts from motor cars has prompted a warning to residents not to leave their vehicles un... (29/11/2006)

Stamp of approval
PAKENHAM Post Office has got behind efforts to recycle the many Christmas cards that pass through th... (10/01/2007)

Take a star
YOUNG football players from the region will have the chance to meet some AFL stars in Pakenham when ... (10/01/2007)

Talent spreads at festival
THE 18th annual Bunyip Country Music Festival will bring together a host of great artists providing ... (21/02/2007)

Opportunity knocks
BIG HOUSE Communities, a church and community mission organisation, has opened a newlook op shop in... (07/03/2007)

Tania’s stylish ways are already paying off
PAKENHAM hairdresser Tania Davis has been recognised for her creative styling skills. The 22yearold ... (07/03/2007)

Hair career gets a lift
PAKENHAM’S Tania Davis has been styling hair for the fashion elite at the recent prestigious L’Oreal... (28/03/2007)

Dogs and chips make for a big day out
PETS can be microchipped for $20 from 9am to 2pm on Saturday, 31 March at the Casey Civic Centre car... (28/03/2007)

When grey is green
GREY water irrigation technician and author Wendy Van Dok will be guest speaker at the next Australi... (28/03/2007)

Parade full of pride
CARDINIA Primary School took the honours for the Champion Float in the Yakkerboo street parade on Su... (25/04/2007)

Historic site gets new plot
THE last section of the James Wilson land north of Berwick Village has been developed for upmarket ... (25/01/2006)

Help shire to come clean
CLEAN Up Australia has called on Cardinia residents and groups across Melbourne to register a site n... (25/01/2006)

Forum to help kids in need
WINDERMERE Child and Family Services will hold a communities for Children Information forum in the O... (25/01/2006)

Breakfast club a combined effort
STUDENTS at Pakenham Consolidated School will start their day full of energy next term with a daily ... (21/06/2006)

This music is for the soul
BERWICK Church of Christ is raising $19,000 to build a house for orphaned children in Uganda, Africa... (05/07/2006)

Casey complaints policy under review
Four Oaks Ward councillor Rob Wilson last week lost a move to have the City of Casey complaints agai... (12/07/2006)

Council keen to flush green
CASEY Council will investigate the feasibility of using a new type of toilet system. Casey mayor Kev... (12/07/2006)

Contract awarded for aquatic centre
THE City of Casey has awarded a contract for design of the Cranbourne Aquatic and Leisure Centre. C... (19/07/2006)

Special school students learn bowling
DANDENONG Valley Special School students have spent two months taking lessons at the Berwick Bowlin... (19/07/2006)

Emergency trailer
MEMBERS of the Upper Beaconsfield Red Cross will be able to respond faster than ever to emergencies ... (19/07/2006)

Bradford praises Meals on Wheels
MEALS on Wheels has become a household term that is often taken for granted. But Casey mayor Kevin B... (06/09/2006)

CPAC to stage information night
THE Cardinia Performing Arts Company (CPAC) will hold an information night for its FebruaryMarch pro... (06/09/2006)

Shelter for students’ frog mural
BERWICK Secondary College art students have created a mural for Frog Hollow Reserve, Endeavour Hills... (13/09/2006)

Schools invited to take walking bus
CASEY Council wants three new primary schools to join its walking school bus program. The system inv... (13/09/2006)

Top 10 show a winning work of art for Casey
TOP quality traditional art has proved to be a winner for the City of Casey. Art enthusiasts came f... (13/09/2006)

City’s pride in worldwide connections
CASEY mayor Kevin Bradford said the City of Casey took pride in its sister city and friendship link... (11/10/2006)

Golfers mourn Garfield stalwart
GARFIELD golfers are mourning the passing of Laurie Payne. A 40year member of the town’s golf club, ... (18/10/2006)

Free transport pledge for students
CHILDREN and fulltime students in the Pakenham and Berwick areas will get free public transport if t... (25/10/2006)

Raising money can be such a long, hard slog
CYCLISTS will slog in the saddle this Saturday for a worthy cause. A 160kilometre ride down the Prin... (25/10/2006)

HPV challenge at Casey Fields
THE City of Casey will host a national human powered vehicle (HPV) all day challenge at Casey Fields... (22/11/2006)

Rare bike stolen
A BIKE stolen from a Pakenham shop is one of only three of its kind in Victoria. The women’s Giant ... (22/11/2006)

A real recipe for cooking success
CARDINIA residents will have an opportunity to learn how to cook simple meals at classes run by the ... (24/01/2007)

His own piece
A LOCAL real estate agent is spreading his wings and opening his own franchise in Pakenham’s Main St... (24/01/2007)

Council prepared for water crisis
RAINWATER tanks will become a way of life around City of Casey facilities. During the last three yea... (31/01/2007)

Shower yourself with savings
THE City of Casey, in partnership with South East Water, is helping residents save water and money w... (31/01/2007)

Care group hands over the reins
AN era is ending for communityminded trio Lorna Giles, Lyn Stephenson and Rae Webster as the Pakenha... (07/02/2007)

Mayor to make the call
CARDINIA mayor Kate Lempriere will officially launch Red Cross Calling for the Pakenham area next We... (21/02/2007)

Help at hand for migrants
PAKENHAM’S growing multicultural population has been targeted by community service providers concern... (07/03/2007)

SES trio honoured
THREE volunteers from Pakenham State Emergency Service unit have been honoured with a national medal... (07/03/2007)

Councils unite to lobby government
FRANKSTON mayor Glenn Aitken has been elected chair of the newly formed South East Metro Local Gover... (07/03/2007)

A ‘white’ ranges wedding for Sarah and Callum
CALLUM and Sarah White have settled into their new home in Berwick following their wedding on 4 Febr... (04/04/2007)

Answers on climate change
PLANNING for a possible rise in sea levels because of global warming was among topics discussed at t... (18/04/2007)

A page of Berwick history
GUEST speaker at the 2007 Berwick Library annual meeting, Ian Good, related the story of former Berw... (18/04/2007)

Schools contribute to award win
BERWICK Secondary College has been named as a key school to provide leadership and support to other ... (18/04/2007)

Police makes friends at playgroup
‘POLICEMAN Nick’ called at the Cardinia Family Day Care’s Bunyip Playgroup on Thursday March 22 to e... (18/04/2007)

Activity guide
CASEY Council has launched a free guide that details local active and passive sporting and recreatio... (22/02/2006)

Vintage fans rev up
CAR lovers were in heaven on Sunday. A swap meet at the racecourse saw petrol heads, vintage fans an... (21/06/2006)

‘Good man’ given a fond farewell
ONE of the most highly respected men in the district, particularly Catani and Pakenham, Wally Malcol... (12/07/2006)

Rolling up to donate
HUNDREDS of people have rolled up their sleeves and got to work for a good cause. The Blood Bank was... (26/07/2006)

Fond farewell for Sylvia
SYLVIA Nobelius died peacefully at the Berwick Private Nursing Home on Wednesday, 12 July 2006. She ... (09/08/2006)

Enterprise
THE beleaguered Enterprise Avenue sector slowly became part of the chamber during the 1990s. While t... (11/10/2006)

Half a century on and still strong
BERWICK Village Chamber of Commerce this year celebrates its 50th anniversary of commercial leadersh... (11/10/2006)

Blood bank topped up
RESIDENTS have responded to calls for donations to the Red Cross blood bank. Pakenham Red Cross unit... (25/10/2006)

Nominations needed for top citizens
NOMINATIONS are open for the City of Casey Citizens of the Year Awards. Casey has five categories, c... (25/10/2006)

Farewell to RSL stalwart
CASEY Council has expressed condolences to the family of former Berwick RSL president John Hughes, w... (06/12/2006)

Mud, glorious mud and no slipups
SCOUTS from Garfield, Nar Nar Goon and Pakenham recently enjoyed two weeks at the 21st Australian Ja... (31/01/2007)

Birthday greetings
WESTERNPORT Legacy Widows Club hopes its January birthday ladies M. Powell, M. Phillips, J. Petterse... (14/02/2007)

New Probus club in the making
PROBUS is expected to be established at Beaconsfield during a meeting in the Beaconsfield Community ... (14/02/2007)

600km ride for charity
FOUR local riders will participate in their sixth Rotary Ride to Conference in early March. Terry Wi... (28/02/2007)

Candles to give a ray of hope
SUPPORTERS and spectators are invited to watch CaseyCardinia’s Relay for Life teams on Friday night ... (28/02/2007)

Five chosen for trust awards
RECENT Order of Australia medal recipient Jason Ronald will be guest speaker at this year’s PB Ronal... (28/02/2007)

Mona’s magic milestone
LANG LANG’S Mona Mynard celebrated her 90th birthday with more than 100 relatives and friends in the... (21/03/2007)

The biggest and best
YAKKERBOO president Graham Treloar admits he probably says it every year but was still emphatic in h... (25/04/2007)

Events pool community celebrations
THE City of Casey has spread its Australia Day celebrations throughout the municipality. Events incl... (18/01/2006)

Tractors, trucks pull the crowds
THE heat was on at the Tooradin Tractor Pull and Truck Show on Saturday, with extreme temperatures f... (25/01/2006)

Free advice on rental properties
THE Australian Taxation office will hold a free rental property seminar at the Casey civic centre, M... (25/01/2006)

High costs shelve sewerage scheme
MACKELLER Close, Gori and Renda Courts in Narre Warren North will not get a sewerage scheme in the f... (12/07/2006)

Wally put his heart and soul into life
BUSINESSMAN and community worker Wally Cox was farewelled at Tobin Brothers Chapel, Berwick,on Frid... (12/07/2006)

Marketing students seek sponsors
THE Monash Marketing Students Society at Berwick (MMSS) wants sponsorship. The society is already we... (26/07/2006)

Casey wants artists
THE City of Casey wants to hear from artists from Melbourne’s southeast region who would like to sho... (26/07/2006)

Jaala gets down to business
JAALA Frankcombe’s career is on the rise after only one year in the business world. The Pakenham re... (26/07/2006)

Students learn water wisdom
YEAR nine students from Beaconhills College, Berwick, last week went to the Cranbourne Botanical Gar... (02/08/2006)

Program goes from ‘strength to strength’
CASEY council’s YouthLinx program has received more than $108,000 in Commonwealth Government funding... (02/08/2006)

Satya’s work helps cross cultural divide
ST FRANCIS Xavier College Berwick senior teacher Satya Goundan has been named for the Meritorious Se... (02/08/2006)

College plays with outdoor funds
HILLCREST Christian College in Clyde North will receive $74,300 for construction and landscaping of ... (02/08/2006)

Noname rule to protect objectors
DEVELOPERS have been banned from obtaining the names of people who object to building proposals in ... (09/08/2006)

Showing restraint a good move
CASEY Council fitted 64 child restraints to cars during a free child restraint seat check event. Cas... (16/08/2006)

Reception to honour Viet war veterans
CASEY mayor Kevin Bradford has invited Casey Vietnam War veterans to attend a special civic recepti... (16/08/2006)

Scout leaders saluted for years of dedication
WORLD Scout Day recently saw local scout leaders honoured with some of Scouts Australia’s highest a... (16/08/2006)

A magical journey to Oz
KOOWEERUP Secondary College’s production of The Wizard of Oz is a colourful journey along the Yellow... (30/08/2006)

Relay grows
TEAM registrations for the Casey Cardinia Relay For Life on 2 and 3 March next year are ahead of ex... (20/09/2006)

Work up to relaunch
THE Women Making it Work group had a most successful relaunch at a dinner at the Grayn Restaurant in... (20/09/2006)

Barrister to speak at Rotary dinner
PROMINENT barrister and former president of the Fitzroy Football Club, Dyson HoreLacy QC, will be gu... (04/10/2006)

Free concert
PAKENHAM Organ Club members will hold their annual free concert for senior citizens on Monday, 9 Oct... (04/10/2006)

Village people know how to fight
BERWICK Village Chamber of Commerce usually ticks over as life goes on, meets each month, with commi... (11/10/2006)

The battle for Monash campus
PROBABLY the biggest issue for the chamber of commerce in its 50year history has been the Berwick c... (11/10/2006)

Carers’
THE Narre Warren Carer Support Group will hold a barbecue at the Old Cheese Factory, Homestead Road,... (18/10/2006)

Clinical resolution
ROTARIANS from District 9820 will support a project to build a hospital at the Hohidiai clinic in th... (18/10/2006)

Glow show hots up
NEARLY 1500 people attended the Longwarry and District Lions Club’s spectacular hot air balloon nig... (25/10/2006)

$400,000 boost for Hillcrest
HILLCREST Christian College in Clyde has received a $400,000 Federal Government grant for constructi... (25/10/2006)

Casey choir changes key
THE Casey Choir will become all female. Choir spokeswoman Trish Williams said the 10yearold choir de... (15/11/2006)

Hearing for veterans
AUSTRALIAN Hearing Pakenham hosted a morning tea last week for its veteran clients as part of recent... (22/11/2006)

Tools stolen from shed
A CHAINSAW and drill were stolen from a property in Maria Crescent, Pakenham, between 3.30pm on 13 N... (22/11/2006)

Minister opens school art show
THE culmination of a year’s hard work came recently for Emerald Secondary College students when the ... (29/11/2006)

Bunyip banking services backed
PLANS to bolster banking services in Bunyip have been boosted with Cardinia Shire Council pledging ... (29/11/2006)

Works tap into gas
LANG Lang residents, your gas is in the pipeline. Work has begun to connect the town to natural gas ... (29/11/2006)

Thai honeymoon
LEIGH Noonan and Jacinta Tuck were married on a beautiful summer afternoon in Berwick recently. Jaci... (07/03/2007)

Take a Captain Cook, win a trip
WORDS can win school children a trip to England. La Trobe MP Jason Wood is encouraging children to e... (18/04/2007)

Gather around for a highland fling
CASEY mayor Kevin Bradford said the council was proud to be the major sponsor of the 20th annual Be... (08/02/2006)

$2100 bowls them over
The Pakenham Bowls Club was happy to hand over $2100 to the MakeAWish Foundation at a club presentat... (08/02/2006)

Society’s annual fundraiser
BERWICK Benevolent Society will hold its 2006 annual fundraising dinner at Churchill Park Golf Club ... (08/02/2006)

Orchid show springs up
BERWICK Orchid Club will hold its annual spring show on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September in the B... (13/09/2006)

A sign of the times
AFRAME signs in High Street, Berwick, became a contentious issue in the 1990s and were the topic of ... (11/10/2006)

Long dinner and a quick vote
BERWICK Village Chamber of Commerce annual dinners at Clover Cottage have been a tradition for many ... (11/10/2006)

Schools in a cycle of success
TWO local schools scored wins in demonstration events as human powered vehicles (HPV) provided an ex... (25/10/2006)

School days almost over
NO more teachers, no more books – at least not until exams start. Year 12 students in schools across... (25/10/2006)

Pakenham Bypass works 79 please use this as main pic
WORK along the 20kilometre stretch of the Pakenham Bypass is well underway. The most anticipated roa... (29/11/2006)

$15,000 already for relay
CASEY Cardinia Relay for Life already has more entries than last year with three months before the b... (06/12/2006)

Driving a great bargain for kids
THE ‘boys from Berwick’ joined forces last month during their fourday car sale to give $50 from ever... (13/12/2006)

Police spotlight on firebugs
POLICE plan to make life more difficult for firebugs. They will patrol highrisk fire areas in the D... (13/12/2006)

Help reward outstanding volunteers
RESIDENTS have been invited to nominate outstanding volunteers for the Casey Community Volunteer Aw... (13/12/2006)

30 choirs will sing at festival
BERWICK singers will participate in the fourth ChoralMontsalvat festival on Sunday, 6 May. More than... (25/04/2007)

Intercity games a hit
THE second Edwin Flack Games held in the city of Casey have been hailed an outstanding success. The ... (19/07/2006)

College rocks!
STUDENTS at Pakenham Secondary College are hoping to roll into rock history. The school has earned a... (16/08/2006)

Students head to market
BERWICK Secondary College Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) students have prepared a ... (16/08/2006)

Help out? Sure can!
CHILDREN at St Patrick’s Primary School in Pakenham have collected almost 800 cans of food for chari... (13/09/2006)

Opportunities galore
PAKENHAM Opportunity Shop has again led the way in raising funds for the community. More than $70,00... (13/09/2006)

The push for supermarkets
BERWICK Village Chamber of Commerce took a strong stand during controversy over the proposed develop... (11/10/2006)

Grand prix a winner
THE Chamber in recent years has focused on the Melbourne Grand Prix and conducted a successful grand... (11/10/2006)

Choir conjures up concert
THE Casey Choir will present its 10th annual concert Musical Magic Concert, in the Berwick Masonic H... (18/10/2006)

Theatre group to hold auditions
WINDMILL Theatre Company will hold auditions for The Producers at 8pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thu... (22/11/2006)

Smile, it’s a photographic expo
A HUGE photographic and digital imaging expo will be held on Wednesday, 29 November at the Cardinia ... (22/11/2006)

Town’s history finally revealed
GEMBROOK’S new history display was launched on Sunday. The launch saw the unveiling of a panoramic d... (22/11/2006)

School amenities cash
ST CATHERINE’S Primary School, Berwick will receive $75,000 towards more student amenities. La Trobe... (06/12/2006)

New dinghy for sail program
THE Lysterfield Sailing Club Sailability program, designed for people with a disability, will be exp... (06/12/2006)

Keep elderly home
KEEPING elderly people in their own home is part of the focus on the Commonwealth Government’s Home ... (06/12/2006)

Cleanup puts spring in Rotary’s step
SCHOOL students and teachers have once again been cleaning out their cupboards to support Pakenham R... (13/12/2006)

Councillor to talk on aged care
SPRINGFIELD Ward councillor Lorraine Wreford has been asked to present a talk she gave to the Austra... (13/12/2006)

Festival celebrates village’s strength
THE Upper Beaconsfield community is celebrating their village lifestyle with a festival to be held o... (07/02/2007)

New minister gets back to basics
REVEREND John Payne has taken up a calling to St Andrews Uniting Church, Berwick. Mr Payne started ... (21/03/2007)

Train trip marks 100 years
COCKATOO Primary School students took a ride on Puffing Billy as part of the school’s centenary cele... (28/03/2007)

Interested? Of course
RESIDENTS have had a close look at the Living and Learning In Cardinia (LLINC) centre’s program. A d... (28/03/2007)

Casey to show off
CHISHOLM Institute and the City of Casey have joined forces to tell the story of Casey in flowers a... (28/03/2007)

Gassfired tribute
ENCHANTING fourpiece vocal group Classical Gass will perform at the Cardinia Cultural Centre this Sa... (02/11/2005)

Tommy bowls ’em over
KAMBRYA College student Tommy Harrison has won the Berwick Bowling Club student tournament held from... (18/01/2006)

Fullon youth festival
THE Casey National Youth Week Committee’s April Youth Full Fest will be a highlight of this year’s n... (18/01/2006)

Free to roam around
ADULT learners at Emerald are free to roam in cyberspace, thanks to Cardinia Shire Council. The town... (08/02/2006)

Health no trivial matter
NARRE Warren police member Scott Dousha has a strong passion for all things trivial. The senior cons... (08/02/2006)

Singers wanted for choir
CASEY Choir has vacancies for altos, sopranos, bass and tenors. People interested in joining the cho... (08/02/2006)

Youth has its say
STUDENTS from Kambrya Secondary College will take part of the 20th sitting of the Young Men’s Chris... (06/09/2006)

Something fishy at lake
FISHING has been added to the list of activities at Casey Fields. The Casey Fields main lake has now... (20/09/2006)

Support for those events
TRADER support was always forthcoming for special efforts. The late Ellis Loveridge would always mak... (11/10/2006)

Thinking on radical lines
THE chamber was never afraid to be involved in radical thinking and for those matter radical stateme... (11/10/2006)

Centenary show a blooming success
LANG LANG Anglican Church held its centenary flower show in the Lang Lang Hall earlier this month. F... (22/11/2006)

Freeman opens youth gym
FORMER Olympic and world champion athlete Cathy Freeman officially opened Australia’s first childre... (06/12/2006)

Kids’ centre open for inspection
FAMILIES interested in enrolling at the Lakeside Children’s Centre are invited to visit Cardinia Shi... (06/12/2006)

Schools power through
BERWICK schools St Margaret’s and Berwick Secondary College did well at the RACV 24 Hour Human Power... (13/12/2006)

Golfer gives leaders good advice
SCHOOL leaders were presented with their badges at Upper Beaconsfield Primary School on Monday. Golf... (14/02/2007)

School’s in for new students
It’s been an exciting time for children across Casey and Cardinia as schools get back into the swing... (14/02/2007)

Worthy event well worth a look this weekend
THIS weekend hundreds of people will take part in one of the world’s most worthwhile fundraisers, th... (28/02/2007)

Fiasco set to be dumped
I HEAR whispers that the City of Casey may be about to bite the bullet and fix the Berwick commercia... (28/02/2007)

Hard work set to be recognised
THE community’s hardest workers will be honoured at Australia Day celebrations around Cardinia Shire... (25/01/2006)

Country life on display
IT’S show time in Berwick and Pakenham, with the best of country life going on display for all to se... (22/02/2006)

City plans safer roads
CASEY Council has placed its draft Road Safety Strategy on display for community comment. Casey acti... (02/08/2006)

Hot reception for midweek market
STARTING a midweek market at Max Pawsey Reserve, Narre Warren, just before winter had to be a gambl... (13/09/2006)

Veteran, newcomer sharing the space
WORK by multimedia artist MichalaJane Hitchcock and ceramic artist Danielle Radivo is on display in ... (20/09/2006)

Celebrating significant seniors
OLDER residents will be rewarded for their community contribution. La Trobe MP Jason Wood has invite... (04/10/2006)

Painting brightens outlook
BERWICK members have provided a painting for the care room at the Palliative Care Centre, Cranbourne... (04/10/2006)

Pushy types welcome
THE Casey pram stroll will be held in Wilson Botanic Park, Berwick from 10am on Saturday 7 October. ... (04/10/2006)

Animals prove a winner
ONE of the little success stories for the Chamber of Commerce was the annual animal nursery on the B... (11/10/2006)

A strategic planning role
BERWICK Village Chamber of Commerce was strongly involved in development of the Berwick Village stra... (11/10/2006)

Probus treks to the city
FORTY members of the Pakenham Probus Club enjoyed a day trip to Melbourne on Friday 16 March. First ... (28/03/2007)

All in a good cause
VOLUNTEERS probably don’t realise how valuable they are to their community. And last weekend they se... (21/03/2007)

Officers elected
ALMA Blackman was elected president of the Berwick Ladies Probus Club annual meeting Berwick Springs... (28/03/2007)

Club has range of outdoor activities
ARE you interested in the outdoors, like to be active, wish to do a variety of things? The Dandenong... (08/11/2006)

Big buzz as school project starts
STUDENTS and staff at Gembrook Primary School are barely containing their excitement over the start ... (08/11/2006)

Community benefit
I READ with interest the article Cash For Pet Tasks (Gazette, 14 March) and Cash Snatch Just a Grab... (21/03/2007)

Down to business
THE Casey Business Development Group has set a lively agenda for 2006. Evening workshops will be hel... (25/01/2006)

Cyril reaches the benchmark for JPs
FORMER Berwick mayor Cyril Molyneux has been commended for 50 years service as a justice of the peac... (25/10/2006)

Morland takes leave
LIBERAL candidate for Narre Warren North and Edrington Ward councillor Mick Morland has announced he... (25/10/2006)

It’s cool to walk to school
STUDENTS put their best foot forward in Walk to School day last Wednesday. Schools around the Pakenh... (25/10/2006)

Extra Elvis takes to the skies
THE Federal Government will spend an additional $2.5 million to lease firefighting equipment, includ... (25/10/2006)

Big show for small farms
EXHIBITS and seminars proved popular with attendees at the Small Farming Field Days held at the Lang... (07/03/2007)

Drought help available
FARMERS in South and West Gippsland can apply to Centrelink for up to six months’ income support be... (28/03/2007)

Barbara to harp on it sweetly
BERWICK and District Folk Club will present Barbara Jeffrey and Sweet Pickings at a concert this wee... (18/10/2006)

Students light up the stage
PERFORMERS shone in the spotlight at the Columba Catholic Primary School concert. Students at the Bu... (22/11/2006)

March proves to be red hot
MARCH Red Cross Calling is running hot and people in the City of Casey and Shire of Cardinia have be... (21/03/2007)

Yellow highlights safety message
YELLOW meant safety at Bunyip Primary School last Wednesday. Children went all colourful as they got... (21/03/2007)

Busy month as duty calls
PAKENHAM Red Cross Unit has had a busy month with members and helpers out collecting for Red Cross C... (21/03/2007)

Church flower show
THE Berwick Anglican Church will hold its 102nd annual flower show at the church, corner of Peel and... (11/10/2006)

Magical musicals
CASEY Choir will present Magical Musicals Concert in the Berwick Masonic Hall, 106 High Street, Berw... (11/10/2006)

Charity auction at Rotary dinner
TATTERSALLS managing director Duncan Fischer will be guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Berwick 200... (25/10/2006)

Moving Casey Farmers market
THE Casey Farmers Market has been moved to the Old Cheese Factory, Homestead Road, Berwick. The Rota... (31/01/2007)

Bumbling hero saves the day
KOOWEERUP Secondary College has gone on tour with its new Christmas musical, The Adventures of Bumbl... (13/12/2006)

Christmas covers Casey
CHRISTMAS celebrations will be held throughout the City of Casey this year. Christmas on the Foresho... (13/12/2006)

Become an Idol
PERFORMERS aged 25 and under have been offered the chance to earn the ‘Casey Idol’ title. Casey mayo... (21/03/2007)

First wedding in Pioneers Park
SANDRA Paine of Glen Waverley and Haydn Nobelius of Berwick were married at the rotunda in Pioneers ... (06/12/2006)

Hometown band moves in the right direction
BUNYIPborn band Direct Influence will come home to launch their latest EP Herbal Ninja. The band, ne... (13/12/2006)

As good as new
This modern, threeyearold home is located in the popular Lakeside Estate in Pakenham. Home entertain... (11/10/2006)

Youth Week gets ready to rock
YOUTH Week in the City of Casey will kick off with the annual fringe fest in the Cranbourne Hall at ... (04/04/2007)

A grand day out
FUN and games across the generations was the aim of Grandparents Day at Killara Hostel and Western P... (24/01/2007)

Red Cross kept busy
PAKENHAM Red Cross unit, although in recess over the holiday period, has been kept busy with the Blo... (24/01/2007)

Club ends year in the garden
BERWICK Ladies Probus Club enjoyed an endofyear morning tea in the Wilson Botanic rose garden on Tue... (20/12/2006)

Cocktails end chamber’s year
CHRISTMAS was in the air during the final Berwick Chamber of Commerce meeting for 2006. Members refl... (20/12/2006)

Event to be a cut above the rest
TOP horsemen and women from around Australia will be at Kooweerup for the 11th annual Duntay Gelding... (20/12/2006)

Last gig for year
GET ready for the last big FreeZA event for 2006. Electric Productions is gearing up for the last Fr... (22/11/2006)

Choir plans anniversary
BERWICK Youth Choir (BYC) is planning its 20th anniversary. Choir administrator Janie Webb said the ... (18/01/2006)

Pakenham Seniors welcomed back
MONDAY saw a happy return to the club after the Christmas break, with a welcome back delivered by Pa... (18/01/2006)

Fight violence with ribbons
SOROPTIMIST International Berwick (SIB) members will be selling white ribbons this Saturday as part... (22/11/2006)

Park’s new opening hours
DAYLIGHT saving means that Wilson Botanic Park, Berwick, is open from 7am to 8pm seven days a week. ... (22/11/2006)

New captains take over Salvos
PAKENHAM’S Salvation Army Community Church has changed hands, with a young couple ready to make thei... (25/01/2006)

Night of trivia has a serious purpose
THE Friends of Ermera will hold its annual trivia night for the serious business of helping people i... (04/10/2006)

Ten snap to it and capture the spirit
THE Berwick Anglican Church Celebration of Creation Charity Photographic Exhibition raised more than... (07/03/2007)

Lunch for women’s auxiliary
THE Pakenham RSL Women’s Auxiliary will meet at the Pakenham Railway Hotel for lunch at noon tomorro... (07/03/2007)

RSL meeting
PAKENHAM RSL members will meet tomorrow, Thursday, 8 March at their branch headquarters in James Str... (07/03/2007)

Carriage drivers gather
CARRIAGE driving enthusiasts from around Victoria and as far away as New Zealand will vie for the st... (07/03/2007)

Stay cool for end of year
GET ready for the last big FreeZA event for 2006. Electric Productions is gearing up for the last Fr... (29/11/2006)

Thrills, spills, and laughs
THE giant blowup slide, reputed to be one of the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere, created lots of... (21/03/2007)

Afirst for Windmill
WINDMILL Theatre Company will present Mel Brooks’ musical The Producers in the Drum Theatre, Dandeno... (18/04/2007)

Dinner for US operation
ROTARY Club of Lang Lang past president Bob Comber has been working to help raise $30,000 needed for... (18/04/2007)

Arts access for
ARTS Access and the Eastern Region Mental Health Association (ERMHA) will present a series of worksh... (18/04/2007)

Beaconhills gets moving
BEACONHILLS College and Berwick Bus Lines have established a students’ bus service to the Beaconhill... (18/04/2007)

Boot sale all set to sizzle
THE Berwick Church of Christ will hold a car boot sale and sausage sizzle in the church grounds at C... (27/09/2006)

Group proud of its image
PAKENHAM Imaging celebrated its official opening this week following eight months of operation in Pa... (27/09/2006)

Students meet the needs of others
BEACONHILLS College students joined the spirit of Christmas when they donated gifts to Operations Ch... (13/12/2006)

Heaps of holiday fun in store
CALLING all young people don’t let the holiday boredom strike. Get active, stay healthy and have he... (13/12/2006)

Stallholders beg for more as 2500 hit market
MORE than 2500 people attended the Rotary Club of Berwick farmers’ market at the Old Cheese Factory... (07/02/2007)

Dorothy gets kids dancing
DOROTHY the Dinosaur was a hit with Pakenham youngsters last week. The Wiggles star, known for her f... (04/04/2007)

CWA cleans up for farmers
A BID to help droughtaffected farmers wash away some of the stress of the big dry has prompted an ov... (04/04/2007)

Vigil for IR changes
ABOUT 100 people attended a La Trobe electorate candlelight vigil at Boronia to mark the first anniv... (04/04/2007)

Hilarity in spurts from Jugularity
A MADCAP musical comedy group, Jugularity, will be special guest artists at the Berwick And District... (18/04/2007)

Signature art show for Yakkerboo
PLANS are well underway for the Yakkerboo Festival Art Show. The art show, which is in its 31st year... (28/02/2007)

$1500 raised for Oxfam
OXFAM Berwick has handed a $1500 cheque to Oxfam Australia to help with its work to alleviate povert... (18/04/2007)

Descendents spring to reunion
DESCENDANTS of Edwin Greaves, former manager of the historic The Springs, at Clyde Road Berwick, gat... (18/04/2007)

Support for small farmers
LOCAL farmers will remain well advised with the second annual Small Farming Victoria twoday field ev... (29/11/2006)

Capturing a day in the life...
PHOTOGRAPHERS have captured a day in the life of Cardinia Shire. The challenge was thrown out in an ... (06/12/2006)

Rewarding workmanlike efforts
DO it once and do it well is the theme for the Rotary Club of Berwick 2007 vocational awards. The an... (28/02/2007)

This club’s easy to stomach
BREAKFAST is definitely the most important meal of the day at Pakenham Consolidated School. Student... (28/02/2007)

Document puts safety on track
CASEY Council has brought out a document to guide community safety until 2011. It provides a framew... (25/04/2007)

Get out the drums
YOUNG musicians have been urged to push start their music career with the 2007 Battle of the Bands. ... (25/04/2007)

Toys bring joy to needy children
REPRESENTATIVES from community groups that will distribute more than 400 toys told of smiles of joy... (06/12/2006)

Arabians impress visiting judges
A STRONG field competed in the South Coast Arabian Championship Show at the Tonimbuk Equestrian Cent... (24/01/2007)

Nominations for volunteer awards
NOMINATIONS for the 2007 Casey community volunteer awards close on Thursday 1 March. Casey mayor Col... (21/02/2007)

Skills sessions for disabled
SESSIONS will be made available for people with a disability to take part in dancing, gymnastics and... (21/02/2007)

Safe driving for older people
A FREE Older Driver Safety Seminar will be held in the Casey Civic Centre, Magid Drive, Narre Warre... (21/02/2007)

Village turns on a real scorcher of a festival
UPPER Beaconsfield celebrated village life in style on Saturday, despite the 38degree heat. The Vill... (21/02/2007)

School on track for life
SCHOOL children have temporarily put aside schoolbooks for raffle books in a fund raising effort to... (21/02/2007)

Rates payment is due
PAYMENT of Casey’s third rates instalment is due on Wednesday, 28 February. Ratepayers can pay onlin... (21/02/2007)

Teen pool party attracts 200
TEENAGERS partied in the pool in Kooweerup recently. More than 200 young people swam and partied at ... (21/02/2007)

Trash’s new look
TRASH turned into treasure is helping to give new direction in life to people with a disability. Pak... (21/02/2007)

Pets can hop in for chips
PETS can be microchipped at the Casey Civic Centre car park, Magid Drive, Narre Warren, from 9am to... (21/02/2007)

School pulls some strings
HARKAWAY Primary School students became totally engrossed in their work during kite flying lessons a... (21/02/2007)

Coubertin swifter, higher, longer
THERE’S no such thing as a sure bet in racing. But there’s plenty to say a horse called Coubertin wi... (21/02/2007)

Artists will be on show, too
THE Paperworks Gallery and Lunch Spot Cafe, in Blackburne Square, Berwick Village, will present an e... (12/07/2006)

A goal for ‘old boys’
OLD boys are kicking new goals at Beaconsfield. Ben Cunningham is a teacher at St Francis Xavier Co... (18/10/2006)

Walk on the mild side
YMCA Cardinia Life are hosting a walk for women to celebrate International Women’s Day this Thursday... (07/03/2007)

Tee off for charity
THE Rotary Club of Berwick will hold its 45th annual Charity Golf Day at Montuna Golf Club on Thursd... (07/03/2007)

Volunteers needed for big plantout day
GREEN thumbs are needed to lend a hand in a monster planting effort. The ‘Save the Scentbarks’ commu... (12/07/2006)

Mentor breakfast at civic centre
ROTARY and the City of Casey will combine to conduct a men’s mentor breakfast at the Casey Civic Cen... (12/07/2006)

Soccer summit
SOCCER’S growing popularity has prompted a summit on the sport’s development. Cardinia Shire Council... (07/03/2007)

State aid sought in car gas conversions
LA TROBE MP Jason Wood has asked the Victorian Government to contribute to the subsidy on gas conver... (06/09/2006)

Track turns full cycle
THE new human powered vehicle (HPV) and criterium track at Casey Fields, Cranbourne has attracted a ... (06/09/2006)

Junior cyclists to compete
CASEY Cardinia Human Powered Vehicle and Cycling Club (CCHPVCC) will hold a junior criterium race m... (06/09/2006)

Hawks head for Pakenham
YOUNG football supporters are looking forward to AFL players coming to Pakenham this Friday. Hawthor... (17/01/2007)

Holiday fun’s laid on
HOLIDAY boredom doesn’t need to strike with a range of activities being offered as part of the Cardi... (21/03/2007)

Bold designs depict big dry
ONE of the new displays in the Casey art space, Waiting for Rain is something with which most people... (21/03/2007)

Older drivers win support
KEEPING safe and mobile was a focus for older drivers at a Casey seminar for older drivers on Friday... (21/03/2007)

Lights change for rail passengers
PASSENGERS at Pakenham and Berwick train stations should feel safer after the State Government annou... (21/03/2007)

Bridge work open for inspection
THE Bryn Mawr bridgeworks, Berwick, will be open for public inspection between 10am and noon on Sund... (15/11/2006)

Shows given $4m pledge
SHOW societies have been promised a $4 million boost under a reelected Bracks government. Gembrook M... (15/11/2006)

Former POW, advocate dies
ONE of the greatest workers for former prisoners of war, Bill Toon, has died, age 87, at Villa Maria... (18/04/2007)

Disability award nominations open
FIRMS employing people with a disability are eligible for the 17th Prime Minister’s job access award... (18/04/2007)

Civic reception for Sea Shepherds
CASEY mayor Colin Butler officially recognised the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and its ship th... (18/04/2007)

St Michael’s jubilee ball is a hit
ST MICHAEL’S Berwick continued with its jubilee year celebrations with a highly successful ball at S... (02/08/2006)

Literacy week is marked
BOOKS took on a life of their own when Beaconhills Berwick campus students and teachers dressed as f... (06/09/2006)

Park pram stroll
WILSON Botanic Park will hold a ‘pram stroll in the park’ on Saturday, 7 October. Parents interested... (06/09/2006)

Off to market
HOMEGARTH Playgroup is going to market. The playgroup is running a market night as a fundraiser on T... (26/07/2006)

Students urged to share Anzac spirit
GEMBROOK MP Tammy Lobato has invited year nine students to apply for the 2007 Spirit of Anzac compet... (26/07/2006)

Bowls day a winner
A VISITING team organised and skipped by champion bowler Neville Brown won the City of Casey Invitat... (28/02/2007)

Uphill battle gets to top
LOCAL bus driver Chris Hunt recently pedalled for a return of three medals at the Australian Masters... (25/04/2007)

Beaconsfield house gets extra funding
UPPER Beaconsfield Neighbourhood House will receive $49,400 as extra funding. Gembrook MP Tammy Loba... (13/09/2006)

Tonimbuk to host gold cup
AN INTERNATIONALLY renowned horseriding event will be hosted in Tonimbuk next year. The Tom Quilty G... (21/02/2007)

Crowds warm to Winterfest
ROCK climbing was one of the main attractions at this year’s Emerald Winterfest which also recorded ... (09/08/2006)

Message sent across the world
“AS I entered the music room of Hallam Primary School, I felt nervous, my heart was racing and my th... (30/08/2006)

Cycling trial rules supreme
CASEY Cardinia Human Powered Vehicle and Cycling Club (CCHPVCC) held different events at the Casey... (04/10/2006)

Sewerage comes to Cockatoo
COCKATOO residents will soon say goodbye to septic systems as Yarra Valley Water starts construction... (26/07/2006)

Student wins MS scholarship
THE Rotary Club of Pakenham has made the academic life of one university student easier and contribu... (26/07/2006)

Warning on family violence
CASEY director of community services Jennie Lee has warned that family violence had a significant im... (26/07/2006)

Tops on the track
PAKENHAM relay runners are Victorian champions. Six students from Pakenham Consolidated School compe... (22/11/2006)

They’re good sports at Berwick
IN the water, Berwick Secondary College conducts its swimming sports in a serious competitive. Howev... (28/02/2007)

Chill out and enjoy the island ambience
LOCAL music lovers can spend one cool day in summer over this Australia Day long weekend. Chill Isla... (24/01/2007)

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