Holiday activities set
ROCK climbing, laser skirmish and a netball clinic are just some of the activities on offer in the upcoming Cardinia Shire school holiday program.
Youth...
Family fears for 7 seized in Iran
By Melissa Grant
A MEMBER of Pakenham’s Baha’i community holds grave concerns for his cousin – one of seven Baha’i leaders being held against...
Men charged after violent assault
POLICE have charged three young men with affray and various assault charges after a teenager was assaulted with a hockey stick near the Pakenham...
Parking pressure
By Melissa GrantCIVIC leaders have vowed to look into the parking woes of McGregor Road, Pakenham, residents and have waived 12 fines issued to...
Helpers need help
By Melissa GrantST VINCENT de Paul’s Pakenham branch is in desperate need of volunteers as demand for the service soars.
Chris Russo, president of the...
Kids have a roaring time at the circus
THE circus of a different kind came to Andrews Community Kindergarten yesterday (Wednesday).
Instead of watching on, preschoolers were the ringmasters as they staged their...
Farmers’ market really in vogue
THE Cardinia Ranges Farmers’ Market continues to go from strength to strength since its inception five years ago.
The market, held at the Pakenham Racecourse...
Several speedsters sprung
ELEVEN people have lost their licences for speeding in the Cardinia Shire area over a seven-day period last week.
Sergeant Nigel Atkins said 87...
Sun rises on artefact display
A DISPLAY featuring indigenous artefacts that were found during the construction of YMCA Cardinia LiFE was launched at the centre on Tuesday.
The Kar Din...
Love that budget
By Melissa GrantPAKENHAM residents will benefit from a range of projects under the Cardinia Shire Council’s budget for the new financial year.
Tennis enthusiasts have...
Mother’s plea
By Melissa Grant
A PAKENHAM mother of three is pleading for authorities to make the walk along McGregor Road safer after her five-year-old son was...
Families in the box
YOUNG and old squared off at YMCA Cardinia LiFE last Wednesday.
As part of National Families Week, locals had the chance to take part in...