Funds not enough
By Melissa GrantCONNECTIONS Child, Youth and Family Services will receive funding of up to $85,000 to help continue its work with young people in...
Petition gets set for Spring Street
THE fight for more schools in Pakenham is going to Spring Street.
Bass MP Ken Smith this week pledged to table a petition calling for...
Native giveaway for wildlife havens
A PLANT giveaway in Pakenham last week was a huge success.
Sponsored by the Nestle factory in Pakenham and delivered by the Cardinia Shire Council,...
Shower swap
CARDINIA council is again encouraging local residents to save water with a free showerhead exchange between Monday, 30 July and Friday, 3 August.
The showerhead...
Park plan
By Paul DunlopPLANS have been unveiled to step up the transformation of Pakenham’s PB Ronald Reserve from central recreation reserve to town park.
On Monday...
Arson probe into CFA blaze
By Paul Dunlop
A FIRE at a building containing sporting equipment owned by firefighters on Tuesday morning is being treated as suspicious.
Country Fire Authority crews...
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...
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Gembrook legatee marks 25 years
Gembrook Stalwart Norm Smith has been further recognised for his service to veterans and their families with Melbourne Legacy marking 25 years of service...
