Cardinia celebrates ability
RESIDENTS enjoyed a range of free activities and demonstrations to as part of the Cardinia Shire Council’s Celebration of Ability Day on Friday.
The special...
Footy clubs lack under-18 bounce
By Paul DunlopA PLAYER shortage is putting football clubs under pressure just weeks before the first bounce of the new season.
Many clubs are having...
Charity opens house in town
BIG HOUSE Communities, a church and community mission organisation, is opening a new look op shop in Pakenham.
The shop, due to open on Monday,...
What a fine mess – thanks to shire
By Melissa Grant
A PAKENHAM real estate agent is furious that a bureaucratic bungle over a parking fine has earned him a day in court.
Michael...
Kids rapt up in reptiles
By Melissa GrantCHILDREN at Pakenham Childcare on McGregor got up close and personal with some slithery and scaly species on Tuesday.
The educational show Snake...
Primary school is in — at last
By Paul Dunlop
PAKENHAM is to get a new primary school at last.
Tuesday’s State Budget responded to long-standing demand for a new government-funded education facility...
Dumped cats prompts plea
By Paul Dunlop
LITTERS of kittens found dumped in rubbish bins or left to drown in nearby creeks have prompted renewed calls for Pakenham residents...
Push is on for coin trolleys
By Melissa Grant and
PAKENHAM shoppers could soon be pushing coin-operated trolleys, with plans to make them compulsory at all local supermarkets.
Coin-operated trolleys could be...
Appeal to come clean for farmers
PAKENHAM residents have been urged to help drought-affected farmers — and their wives — by donating shampoo and other toiletries.
As previously reported in the...
Stars come out for Casey
AFL footballers and Pakenham’s own Neighbours star Pippa Black will headline a gala evening to raise money for Casey Cherry and his family on...
The head of the class
POLICE popped into Lakeside Lutheran College yesterday (Wednesday) to highlight the importance of helmet wearing.
Students were given a talk on road and bike safety...
Bracks opens new pool
By Paul Dunlop
PREMIER Steve Bracks and Olympic swim star Brooke Hanson have given the thumbs up to Pakenham’s new Cardinia LiFE aquatic and recreation...
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SES seeking local support for truck fundraiser
The Pakenham State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer emergency response unit has launched a fundraising effort for $150,000 for a new general rescue truck, with...
