Tag: News
Decades of volunteer dedication
On 15 September, Indra Jolayemi, Casey Hospital Operating Theatre’s clinical nurse specialist, will travel to Tonga for the 12th time in 11 years as...
Disaster assistance available for impacted communities
The State and Federal Governments have come together to support communities affected by the Victorian storms in August 2024, including Cardinia and Baw Baw,...
Councillor to attempt reversal of Pakenham East name
A councillor is attempting to stop the naming of Pakenham East, alleging top council executives displayed ’inappropriate’ and ’unaccountable’ conduct in the decision to...
Mayor Kowarzik address education concerns
Mayor Jack Kowarzik has responded to last week's lead story in the Gazette regarding education disadvantage saying the matter has been a 'priority' for...
Governments should take lead for program
An innovative new swimming program for multicultural communities in Cardinia has prompted calls for more Government involvement to accelerate its expansion across the State...
Police identify dead body in car as 23-year-old Pakenham man
Police have formally identified the body of a man located deceased in a vehicle in Nar Nar Goon North on Monday 26 August as...
New community centre set to help Garfield North rebuild
Cardinia Council has approved a permit for a new Garfield North Community Centre multi-purpose hall, which would aim to support the area's recovery and...
Too much traffic and stinky nappies, childcare centre rejected
A margin of just one vote saw a two-storey childcare centre rejected by councillors, where the proposal was argued not to be in the...
Storm relief centres now open
Storm-affected residents in the Hills are encouraged to visit new drop-in centres to access power and Wi-Fi, as well as tea and coffee.
The Cockatoo...
Dough donations
Storm-affected residents across the South East received a sweet treat and a place to rest and recover, with Krispy Kreme Fountain Gate giving away...
New homes in the wild thanks to Akoonah Park Men’s Shed
Young wild possums in Pakenham Upper have received a new place to shack up, thanks to volunteers from the Akoonah Park Men's Shed.
The Men's...
Innovation versus invention
What’s the difference between an ‘innovation’ and an ‘invention’? Are they actually the same thing or is there a discernible difference? If you...