Never too old to learn
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
AT 63 years old, Steven Hainsworth is filled with the excitement of starting school.
Next year, the Beaconsfield podiatrist will commence a PhD...
Lang Lang plans for ageing
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
AGEING Lang Lang residents would be able to access quality aged care without leaving the area under plans for a new care...
Blokes heed health message
TAKE almost 400 blokes, put them in a room with a comedian and a couple of sporting stars, add a few drinks and a...
When blokes do lunch
By RUSSELL BENNETT
DO you know how your father died?
This straight-forward question asked by Australian Football Hall of Famer David Parkin on Friday at the...
Traverse team steps up to help the walking wounded
By GARRY HOWE
AS he has traversed the length of the country, Walking Wounded crusader Brian Freeman has been struck by the number of ex-soldiers...
Fallen soldiers join the journey
WHEREVER Walking Wounded founder Brian Freeman goes in his Great Traverse around three continents, 41 fallen soldiers go with him.
He is carrying a Roll...
Local runs for Speaker
By DANNY BUTTLER
RUSSELL Broadbent has the backing of Tony Abbott in his quest to become the next Speaker of the Federal Parliament.
The Member for...
Fund to go a long way
THE State Government claims farmers and regional communities in Gippsland will benefit from the new $200 million Agriculture Infrastructure and Jobs Fund, which it...
Couple give a blanket pardon
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
A PAKENHAM family are appealing to the thief who stole their car over the weekend to return a sentimental baby blanket that...
Gun threat finishes footy
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
PLAY was suspended at the Officer Recreation Reserve over the weekend following reports that an angry spectator had made threats and mentioned...
Nathan’s in fine voice
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
UP against hundreds of talented young performers from across Victoria, Pakenham’s own Nathan Hancock beat them all.
In a gruelling month-long audition process,...
Apple grower picks a winner
Pushing the boundaries have paid off for Drouin apple grower BRAD FANKHAUSER. General manager of family business Fankhauser Apples, he recently won a major...
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Emerald Rotary supporting sick kids
The Rotary Club of Emerald and District annual Kids Fun Run event has continued to raise money for sick children, with the club recently...
