News
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Fresh ideas take root
Fresh ideas are flowing at an Officer orchard thanks to a grant from the PB Ronald Memorial Trust. Three staff members brought back new ideas…
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Spooky spirits come to life at Lakeside
Ghouls, ghosts and all things spooky took over Lakeside on Sunday 27 October, as part of the Lakeside Residents Group’s annual Halloween event. Led by…
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Emergency vehicles funded
The Drouin CFA celebrated a momentous announcement on Thursday 24 October, with the State Government announced a funding contribution of $71,000 via the Volunteer Emergency…
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Online marketplace zones at Sth East police stations
Safe zones for exchanging online-marketplace items have been set up at Dandenong and Pakenham police stations. The Safer Exchange Sites are designed to be a…
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Free drop-off for old textiles
Residents can drop off their ‘end of life’ textiles including clothing, bed linen, tablecloths and scrap fabric for free at Cardinia Council’s upcoming Textiles Drop-off…
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Pools opening next month
Cardinia Council’s outdoor pools are set to reopen in November, welcoming community members to cool off and have some fun in the sun. The Garfield,…
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Surplus and deficits; shire’s annual report
Cardinia Shire’s annual report for the 2023-24 financial year revealed an operating surplus of $105.3m, more than the budgeted surplus of $100.1m. However, the surplus…
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$26m cannabis bust
Major Drug Squad (MDS) detectives have seized one of Victoria’s largest cannabis hauls in recent times which uncovered more than 6000 plants in Leongatha South.…
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Exchange Student returns
Daryl Mcloughlan was first International Youth Exchange student hosted by the Rotary Club of Pakenham. Daryl, from Denman Island, British Columbia, Canada attended the Pakenham…
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Put your pets first this Halloween
The Lost Dogs’ Home is warning those who celebrate Halloween to be wary of risks that may harm their pet. While dressing up in scary…
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Celebrate fifth year of Lego delight in Pakenham
Cardinia Brix is returning to Pakenham next week, celebrating its fifth annual event in town and the long history of Lego, which seems to only…
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Channelling grief into action
Domestic violence campaigner Rosie Batty AO will be the keynote speaker at a special event as part of the 16 Days of Activisim against Gender-Based…