Emergency service crews gear up
SES volunteers from the Pakenham unit visited Parliament House recently to claim their share of about $1 million worth of special protective clothing and...
Push for estate primary school
RESIDENTS in Pakenham’s Heritage Springs are stepping up their push for a new primary school to be built at the estate.
Claiming the town desperately...
Have a say on Cardinia’s strategy
PAKENHAM residents have been encouraged to comment on a review of Cardinia Shire Council’s municipal strategic statement (MMS), which forms a vital part of...
Drawing up a brighter future
By Paul DunlopPAKENHAM can expect a major jobs boost after the State Government recently redrew the map of Melbourne.
The creation of new industrial areas...
Air con gone
A NEW home owner was left hot under the collar after an air conditioner was stolen from a building site in Pakenham.
The roof-mounted air...
LiFE span to double
By Paul Dunlop
PAKENHAM will boast the biggest indoor sports stadium outside Melbourne under an ambitious plan to almost double the size of the Cardinia...
Waving to festival
PAKENHAM residents will come together to celebrate the many exciting events that make up the Yakkerboo Festival.
The 31st annual festival, a focal point on...
Schools on the road to health
PAKENHAM children will put their walking shoes on next Tuesday and join in Walk to School Day.
Students from Pakenham Hills Primary School and St...
Can-do kids come to the party
PAKENHAM Consolidated School students have a can-do attitude.
The school’s Student Leadership Council recently collected 1900 food cans from their fellow pupils to donate to...
Push to attract cinema
By Paul DunlopCARDINIA council is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to attract a cinema to Pakenham.
That’s the message from chief executive...
For Hawks fans, special run is as good as gold
THE HAWKS flew into Pakenham for a special training run last Friday.
Fans flocked to Toomuc Reserve to see the brown and gold heroes in...
English help at hand – my word
HELP for people to improve their English skills is available in Pakenham.
Courses run at the community centre at Living and Learning in Cardinia over...