Tag: News
Story hits home for Roman
As regular Garfield-based Gazette contributor Roman Kulkewycz penned his story about 84-year-old Wes Wlodarczyk, he was engulfed by nostalgia for his own parents.
Like Wes,...
Saved from imminent death
When Garfield correspondent ROMAN KULKEWYCZ sat down with holocaust survivors Wes and Marianna Wlodarczyk from Emerald, their story was chillingly similar to that of...
Holt MP bowing out
After 22 years as the Federal Member for Holt, Anthony Byrne MP has announced that he will not be re-contesting his seat at the...
Emerald Rotary events help bring community together
Rotary Club of Emerald and District has wasted no time getting the community events program back into full swing.
The Rotary Club had a busy...
Old Pakenham on show
It’s been a long time since a CD-ROM was handed into the front desk at the Gazette office. With anticipation and a small crowd,...
Accused killer pursues unfair dismissal
The man accused of murdering Pakenham woman Carol Clay and her camping partner Russell Hill in Victoria’s high country has made moves to sue...
Compulsory acquisition criticism rejected
The State Government has defended its handling of compulsory acquisition following criticism of how it handled properties needed for the Pakenham East train station.
Eastern...
Pet shelter hold-up ’horror’
An ex-reservist soldier who tied up and threatened to shoot a terrified worker as he tried to break out his pet cat from an...
Generosity flows
A Pakenham resident is celebrating after giving her 200th donation of blood to the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.
Madeleine Smith gave blood for the first...
Tresses trim for twinkle toes
Two young Pakenham dancers have made a pledge to give their hair the chop, all in the name of a good cause.
Dance Legacy students...
Dogs rescued in Garfield
Two dogs have been rescued in Garfield after been found stuck in a pipe.
A CFA spokesperson said emergency services were notified to the incident...
Cardinia says yes to ‘waste to energy’ project
Cardinia Shire Council has signed on to a controversial advanced waste project which could see a waste-to-energy incinerator built in the South East to...
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Captain Australia inspires
Captain Australia is showing everyone what it takes to be a superhero as he walks from Brisbane to Melbourne to raise funds for The...
