Heating Up Again – Chilli Tour

Heating Up Again – Chilli Tour Whew. It’s taken a while, but it’s finally (almost) here. We’re booked in for the second stop of the Cardinia Shire Chilli Tour! Garfield! We’re coming to you! And, we’re calling in on Little Miss Hangry. It’s gonna be AWESOME! This time around, we’re doing things a little differently, …

Road Shock Part I

Road Shock I’ve written a few posts about roads and congestion in Cardinia Shire, but never once have I received such a response as I did when I asked the question “What is the worst maintained road in your town” recently. It took very little time to accumulate a list of almost 50 roads, with …

This week – February 25th to March 3rd

This week – February 18th to March 3rd The end of Summer – 2019has its skates on… or am I getting old(er)? FERMENTING at Outlook Vic Fermented foods? What’s the big deal? Where do I start? Join us for some hands-on fun making all things fermented; from sauerkraut and kimchi to kombucha and kefir. Taste …

Job Listings Feb 17th to 23rd

Week 4 and going strong. Last week’s post had a record number of readers – with job listings from A Guide to Cardinia Employment Opportunities, Baw Baw Jobs Board and Looking for employment/staff in the Yarra Valley and surrounding areas! Here’s hoping you find something you love in this week’s roundup! I’ve also reached out …

This Weekend 23rd – 24th February

This Weekend 23rd – 24th February Something a bit different tonight for a couple of reasons: 1) I’m absolutely exhausted 2) Next week I’m aiming to get this post done on a Thursday evening 3) Did I mention I’m exhausted? 4) I have a really big weekend ahead of me with family and this blog …

Things to Do – Cardinia Aqueduct Trail

Things to Do – Cardinia Aqueduct Trail Set in the foothills of the Dandenongs, the Cardinia Aqueduct Trail is a recreational trail ideal for walkers, joggers, horse-riders and bike riders. Five kilometres long, the trail is mostly flat – the main exception being a stretch west of Officer Road – and runs from Pakenham along …

Wandering Livestock

Wandering Livestock Despite the fact that Cardinia Shire is one of the fastest growing regions in Australia in terms of population, with 7 families a day moving into the area, it is still a rural area, for the most part. From the hills in the north, to the swamp in the south, farming is a …

Seussical the Musical

Seussical the Musical From the Songbirds Youth Theatre, we bring you… Seussical Jr. The inaugural show, featuring a hugely talented young cast, will be performed at the Cardinia Cultural Centre over 3 days, from Thursday, March 14th to Saturday, March 16th. Perfomances begin at 7:30pm each evening, with a matinee on the Saturday from 2:30pm. …

Get Out of the Way

Get Out of the Way I admit, I considered writing a post about this, but realised, I couldn’t communicate any better what is said here. So I’m going to quote it verbatim, and just say… let’s get behind Julie. And remember… if you want it, you go get it. by Julie Hoffman of Hoffy’s Intensity …

This week – February 18th to February 24th

This week – February 18th to February 24th So, is everyone all recovered from the weekend? Did you enjoy the multitude of events? Are you ready for a new week? ‘Cause it’s coming at you, ready or not (and it didn’t even count to 10!) Gembrook Market 24 Feb Sunday, 24 February 2019 from 9:00 …