Forum set to explores youth issues
AN expert on young people’s experiences of education, work and health will speak at the Cardinia Education Forum.
Professor Johanna Wyn, Director of the Youth...
Bikers stalled
By Melissa GrantA PARCEL of council-owned land used by local auto and motorcycle clubs faces an uncertain future as VicRoads considers building a road...
Shed of cool- Casey skateboarders who put forward their ideas to the council about...
By Bridget BradyCRANBOURNE’S iconic skate boarding venue, The Shed, should be redeveloped to “blow people’s minds”, Casey skaters say.
During two community consultation sessions the...
Invite to Anzac service
MEMBERS of Pakenham’s RSL sub-branch are inviting residents to attend an Anzac Day dawn service at the town cenotaph this Saturday.
Groups, individuals and families...
Development
By Melissa GrantCOUNCILLORS have paved the way for an $80 million retail precinct in Pakenham featuring a Big W and Woolworths supermarket.
Specialty shops, underground...
TAFE fee fight
By Jade LawtonA LOCAL student claims the introduction of HECS style fees for TAFE courses could force low income-earners into welfare dependency.
Rachel Hall,...
Round of thanks for fire heroes
CARDINIA Shire residents flocked to Pakenham Lakeside’s amphitheatre on Sunday to pay tribute to firefighters and other volunteers who protected us during Bunyip’s worst...
Heartfelt thanks go out
IT WAS the least we could do – thank the firefighters and other volunteers who put their lives on the line dur-ing the Black...
Thanks go to firies
A CROWD of 2000 is expected to gather at the Lakeside Amphitheatre for a “thank-you firies” service this Sunday.
Members of the community will pay...
Treat time for star mums
FOR 25 words or less, loving, dedicated and hard working mums could finally get the appreciation they deserve this Mother’s Day – Sunday 10...
Minor burns from crash
A 21-YEAR-OLD Pakenham man suffered minor burns to his hands and arms after his car crashed and burst into flames in Officer South on...
Bunny bonus
PAKENHAM shoppers were given an Easter treat on Saturday.
Pakenham Business Group members joined the Easter bunny, bearing a striking resemblance to member Peter Scollo,...