Deliberately lit EMERALD and Avonsleigh faced its most significant bushfire threat since Black Saturday over the week... (03/02/2010)
Twist comes full circle HAILEYBURY College in Berwick welcomed some new faces this week as well as a familiar one as foundin... (03/02/2010)
Not happy, Harmon AMENDED plans for a six-level development in Lyall Road, Berwick, have done little to ease concerns ... (03/02/2010)
Fred sees the forest for the trees BLACKENED trees line the horizon as viewed from Fred Wailes’ front verandah, a constant reminder of ... (03/02/2010)
School defended PAKENHAM Secondary College principal Ray Squires has defended the school’s below average rating reve... (03/02/2010)
New building is a beautiful thing UPCOMING local sports stars are invited to rub shoulders with their heroes at the official opening o... (03/02/2010)
Furious over fallen powerline A MOTHER has called for answers after her two-year-old son, husband and horse narrowly escaped elect... (03/02/2010)
Water meters tapped out PAKENHAM police are seeking assistance from the public over a spate of water meters removed from Pak... (03/02/2010)
Don’t miss car fest CAR enthusiasts must attend the 32nd annual Berwick Swap Meet.
Organised by the Dandenong Valley His... (03/02/2010)
Classes are in VICTORIA’S third select-entry secondary college, Berwick’s Nossal High School, opened its doors to f... (03/02/2010)
Family goes all in for school THE Hole family attends Cardinia Primary School.
No it’s not a spelling error, but this year, for t... (03/02/2010)
Bridge blitz a fair cop CARDINIA Shire’s top traffic cop Nigel Atkins has hit out at drivers who say policing over the Manks... (03/02/2010)
All Other Stories
The worst ever IN ALL HER years fighting fires, Pakenham Upper CFA’s Kelly Hicks said 2008/09 was the worst fire se... (03/02/2010)
John won’t forget BUNYIP CFA captain John Legione will never forget the devastation of the Black Saturday bushfires.
... (03/02/2010)
Volunteer is still shocked PAKENHAM resident Helen McRae is still shocked by the devastation of the 2009 fires and how close th... (03/02/2010)
Pony whisperer AFTER witnessing the devastation of the 2009 bushfires first-hand as a CFA volunteer, Dinah Huyskens... (03/02/2010)
Mayor’s fire message A YEAR has passed since the horrific bushfires of Black Saturday and while the rebuilding effort con... (03/02/2010)
A sombre highland fling FIREFIGHTERS will open this year’s Berwick Highland Gathering to remember the lives and properties l... (03/02/2010)
Mayor stands and fights FORMER Cardinia Shire mayor Bill Pearson can easily identify the most frightening moment of his life... (03/02/2010)
Fire risk remains high CARDINIA CFA group officer Phil Craig has warned residents to remain alert this summer with the risk... (03/02/2010)
Recruits boom NOT one Cardinia or Casey CFA member was lost after the Black Saturday bushfires.
Cardinia Group Of... (03/02/2010)
Plan for the worst IN THE days leading up to Black Saturday, Nar Nar Goon CFA captain Phil Craig was busy planning how ... (03/02/2010)
Once in a lifetime PAKENHAM’S Wayne Nutting remembers last year’s bushfire season as if it were yesterday.
And if he f... (03/02/2010)
Art from fire GARFIELD Primary School captain Holly Morris gets a little nervous when the temperature tops 40 degr... (03/02/2010)
A feel for running BRENDA Watts loves to run.
She trains four to five times a week, usually in three and eight kilomet... (03/02/2010)
Becci at home PAKENHAM teenager Becci Bourke is passionate about animals of all shapes and sizes.
From a very youn... (03/02/2010)
Janet’s USAbound TWENTY-year-old Bunyip woman, Janet Onley has been fortunate to secure a much coveted employment opp... (03/02/2010)
Dream come true YOUNG Shayanne Shoenmaker has always dreamed of patting a dolphin at Seaworld on the Gold Coast.
La... (03/02/2010)
John’s still serving EMERALD’S John Dudley has done his country proud on more than one occasion.
The former naval command... (03/02/2010)
Kooweerup looking up KOOWEERUP residents are invited to a workshop next week to discuss how their town can be improved.
T... (03/02/2010)
Tales from the flames A MONTH-long exhibition showcasing children’s artworks and stories of the Black Saturday bushfires w... (03/02/2010)
Supply and prices up THE supply of cattle at VLE Pakenham was almost double, which was due in part to the very hot condit... (03/02/2010)
Vendors happier VENDORS at Wednesday’s Baw Baw Livestock Exchange, Warragul, came away a little happier, as prices a... (03/02/2010)
A luxurious approach LAMBLE Tours is a family run coach tour business that started in 1995.
Herbie drives the coach, Vick... (03/02/2010)
Out to floor the world SUCCESS in the relatively unknown sport of floorball takes dedication, time and money, but these are... (03/02/2010)
Beaming and basking in glory KOOWEERUP greyhound trainers Terry and Pam Burns couldn’t have asked for a better return to the spor... (03/02/2010)
Young guns move in THE word about PAKENHAM is that coach Ryan Cassidy is experiencing the full benefits of the club’s r... (03/02/2010)
Packed racing month PAKENHAM Racing Club chief executive Michael Hodge is looking forward to a bumper month of racing at... (03/02/2010)
WGCA Premier Division – round 11, day 2 AN undefeated century from Pakenham Upper/Toomuc’s (PUT) Chris Smith saw the Yabbies topple Officer ... (03/02/2010)
WGCA other grades CARDINIA has all but wrapped up top position in B Grade after a strong victory against Merinda Park.... (03/02/2010)
Seagulls take crucial win TOORADIN started the day well against Beaconsfield in Premier Division, defending 276 on a ground th... (03/02/2010)