News
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New school making progress
A new primary school, which is expected to be open by Term 1 in 2025, is taking shape along Thewlis Road in Pakenham. Works on…
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Pakenham Bike Hub opens
Pakenham gained a unique community asset this week with the opening of the brand-new bike repair hub which aims to bring riders together to learn…
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140 local job set for Zinfra depot
Zinfra, a provider of energy infrastructure services, is gearing up for the opening of its new depot in Pakenham which has the potential to provide…
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Giving Pakenham’s carols back to the community
Cardinia Council has opened the door for a Pakenham organisation to step up and take the reins to organise the Pakenham carols event into the…
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Presenting a clearer picture of fire risk
Residents across Cardinia impacted in the 2019 Bunyip Complex bushfire have contributed to new research highlighting the importance of bushfire maps, ensuring emergency information can…
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Local dogs’ lucky day
Dog lovers in Officer and Cockatoo have received some good news, in the form of $700,000 worth of funding towards planned upgrades towards two of…
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Three charged after ram-raids
Eastern Region Crime Squad detectives have charged three males following alleged ram-raids and aggravated burglaries in the eastern suburbs on Saturday May 18. It is…
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Alleged stabbing at Westfield Fountain Gate
A 35-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed near the Westfield Fountain Gate bus stop at 5.20pm on Sunday 19 May. A 34-year-old Croydon man allegedly approached…
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Probus on tour around Mornington
Pakenham Central Probus has been exploring and enjoying the Mornington Peninsula recently. The Club visited Cruden Farm in Langwarrin, the property of the late Dame…
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Companionship at the centre of aged care
Pakenham’s Cheryl Trimmings has supported elderly people across the South East for 15 years one of south-east Melbourne’s quiet achievers and continues to love helping…
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Pathways for aspiring councillors
Cardinia residents who wish to make a difference and represent their local community are encouraged to consider running as a candidate in the upcoming October…
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Story behind the name
Leila This name would be in reference to Leila Keating (1900-1936). As reported by Penny Harris Jennings from the Beaconsfield Banner, William Andrew Joseph Keating…