News
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Community resilience at local lake
Roughly 500 residents gathered outside Guru Nanak Lake, formerly Berwick Springs Lake, on Sunday, 23 March, in silent protest, where critical information was revealed through…
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Cure driven friends
Pakenham resident Luke Nixon and his mate, Matt Warry, are taking on the Spring Shitbox Rally to support cancer research, already raising an impressive $10,318…
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Yakkerboo needs you
Approaching its 49th festival, Pakenham’s own long-running answer to Moomba is calling on the community to make it bigger than ever. The staple of the…
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Community demands action
The opening of Kuyim Primary School in Pakenham has sparked growing concerns among parents and the community about escalating traffic congestion and safety risks. They…
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Beaconsfield level crossing removed
A new road bridge to traffic has been opened in Beaconsfield, following the recent announcement that the Station Street level crossing is gone for good.…
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Crime in Cardinia increases by almost 30 per cent
Cardinia’s rate of criminal incidents was almost a third higher in 2024 than it was in 2023 including a near doubling of car thefts reported…
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Casey records highest crime numbers since 2016
Casey recorded the highest criminal offences since 2016 in the 2024 calendar year, according to the latest crime statistics. A total of 27,285 offences were…
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Pride of Workmanship
On Tuesday 18 March, the Rotary Club of Emerald and District was proud to host its bi-annual Pride of Workmanship event at the Puffing Billy…
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Holi Festival triumphs
A lively crowd of up to 600 attendees from Cardinia and Casey gathered at Southside Racing, Pakenham, to celebrate the much-anticipated Holi Festival, hosted by…
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Harmony in every culture
In a vibrant display of unity and cultural pride, Orchard Park Primary School (OPPS) came together to celebrate the annual Harmony Day on 20 March.…
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Harmony at Myli
Pakenham Library embraced the spirit of Harmony Day with a variety of events on Saturday 22 March, which was designed to celebrate the rich cultural…
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Donut King operator fined $10,000
The owner and operator of Donut King stores located in Berwick and Rosebud Plaza has been fined $10,000 after pleading guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates’…