No happy trails for police, riders, residents
POLICE have expressed concern about motorbike riders in parks and around housing estates.
Pakenham Police Sergeant Stuart Halligan said police would be stepping up patrols...
A snapshot of emergency
RESCUE workers put their skills to the test at the Cardinia Road Safety Expo and Pakenham Free Family Fun Day on Saturday.
Demonstrations of what...
Nursery helping people grow
By Paul DunlopA PAKENHAM plant nursery is helping residents to grow a new lease on life.
Outlook, formerly known as Minibah, develops programs for people...
Fire probe continues
POLICE are continuing their investigations into a fire at Pakenham’s new pool last Wednesday.
The alarm was sounded and fire crews were called about 2pm...
Families get into LiFE
CARDINIA LiFE will be hosting a range of free and low-cost activities to get the entire family moving during National Families Week.
Activities will include...
Lutheran college opens doors to students
PAKENHAM’S newest school, Lakeside Lutheran College, opened its doors to an enthusiastic response yesterday.
More than 50 students met their teachers and had got comfortable...
Car vandalism spree prompts warning
PAKENHAM Police have warned motorists to secure their vehicles close to their homes after a spate of car window damage in Pakenham last week.
Detective...
New Watch house
EMERALD Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) has settled into its new home for 2008 after 17 years in the old location.
The organisation invites anyone interested in...
Hip Hop bops for youth in shire
PAKENHAM youths now have the chance to join the Shire of Cardinia’s popular hip hop program.
The program now in its second term is held...
Youth get boost in policy
CARDINIA’S youth received a boost last week when the council unveiled its Youth Policy and Strategy last Thursday.
An increased range of recreational facilities, a...
Touch of national magic tops the day
By Melissa Grant
AUSTRALIA DAY celebrations in Pakenham were well attended this year with hundreds flocking to the Cardinia Cultural Centre on Saturday.
Residents sung the...