This Weekend – Jan 18 to Jan 21 It may have been a quiet-ish week for this blog, but this weekend is HUGE across Cardinia. Who’s going to the Lang Lang show? Or Emerald Market? We’ve had a slight change – we’ve dropped the word “Shire” from the name (but not the domain name), and …
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This Week – Jan 07 to Jan 13. Something for everyone. Missing something? Let us know. Also, just a quick reminder to Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or join one (or all!) of our Facebook groups. (And please, share us around social media!) Post your event for free on the website …
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Let’s take a look ahead at January, and see how busy we’re going to be. The list is growing constantly, but no surprises which weekend is the big one. I’ll follow this up with weekly updates, starting next week, and update this post as I find more events Also, just a quick reminder to Like …
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Christmas in Cockatoo by Elise Turnedge Well, another Christmas has come and gone in the community of Cockatoo. The local township committee organised some wonderful decorations in the McBride Street, Santa’s sleigh was parked up at the local RSL for all those photo opportunities, the ELF hunt was on again with 8 Elves hidden around …
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November Photo Competition Voting is Open To vote, go to the Facebook page and view the album. Just like the photos – as many as you want – to vote. A WOW = 3 points, a LOVE = 2 points and a LIKE = 1 point Voting closes on Saturday 8th December at 5pm Judges …
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Election Fallout? – Weekly Roundup and more A Guide to Cardinia Shire Hope you all survived the election yesterday, whole and sound of mind and body. Hoping the following week or two does not cause your blood pressure to rise overly much. Feel free to share how you feel about the results in the comments. …
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Evolution – Weekly Roundup and more A Guide to Cardinia Shire I started revamping A Guide to Cardinia Shire a few months ago, partly because of the response I received when I asked you all what you thought, and partly because, well, I wanted to. I made my first post on the new blog on …
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This should be a fairly comprehensive list of voting centres are the Shire of Cardinia. If you know of one I’ve missed, please let me know. And, no matter what your political beliefs, please vote. It may not seem like it, but it does make a difference. Where to vote: Pakenham Uniting Church Hall 47 …
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Welcome to the November Photo Competition Week 1 (and a bit!) As you’ll see, not so many entries yet, but boy oh boy are they amazing. They represent only 4 localities throughout the Shire: Pakenham, Officer, Cockatoo and Berwick Views Estate. So, if you don’t want your town (or estate) shown up, show it off …
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Remembrance Day 11/11/18 A little bit different post tonight, folks. Not the usual summary, beyond Council consultations etc. The remainder is made of of photos from Remembrance Day Services around the Shire. I hope we all took a few moments to reflect on the sacrifices made and being made by those who choose to serve. …
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