News
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New Rotary leaders step up
The Rotary Club of Pakenham came together on 1 July, to celebrate leadership, service, and the promise of a new chapter at their annual Changeover…
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All aboard the magical train!
Puffing Billy Railway’s much-loved Train of Lights is back this winter, transforming the Dandenong Ranges into a spectacular night-time wonderland. Running from 4-20 July, the…
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Have Hope blessed with shock truck donation
The extraordinary efforts of locals have seen Have Hope’s dreams come true, with their recent comedy night marked by the donation of a vital truck.…
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Security a highlight, but other concerns mirror village needs
Going around High Street in Berwick, safety remained the number one priority, as the central precinct gears up for the second consultation period of the…
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Lights to be replaced in Beaconsfield and Garfield
Street lights in Beaconsfield and Garfield are set to be replaced as Cardinia continues to rid the shire of banned mercury lights. About 400 existing…
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Hammer attack concerns; residents call for safety measures
Speed mitigation measures are a key factor that has been lingering in residents’ minds in Old Coach Road, following the harrowing incident that left two…
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New era for Rotary
The Rotary Club of Berwick celebrated its changeover dinner on Wednesday, 2 July 2024, at The Beaconsfield Club in Holm Park Reserve. Members and guests…
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Clyde Road Upgrade donates to Treasuring Our Trees
A Dandenong Ranges community project is carving up a storm after Major Road Projects Victoria donated 25 tree logs to Treasuring Our Trees. Having collected…
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Battin critical of government response to alleged childcare sex offender
Berwick MP and opposition leader Brad Battin has been critical of the Victorian Government’s response to the harrowing news of a childcare worker who has…
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Pakenham and Berwick Shows up for top awards
The South East is well represented in this year’s Victorian Agricultural Show Awards with the Pakenham Show nominated in three categories. The Berwick Show is…
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Payne welcomes child-abuse liability reform
Legalise Cannabis MP Rachel Payne has welcomed the State Government’s intent to hold churches vicariously liable for child sexual abuse committed by their clergy. It…
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Debate erupts over victim safety alerts
Family violence survivors say they are being left in the dark when their abusers are released from custody, in the wake of a Coroner’s report…