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Living the dream: Aaran McCann followed in the footsteps of his older brothers and cousins to join the Army. By Jade LawtonPAKENHAM man Aaran McCann…

Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin was among the Hawks stars to visit Pakenham. 25961 Picture: Meagan Rogers.HAWTHORN goal-kicking sensation Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin (pictured) was in full flight…

By Melissa GrantBUSINESSPEOPLE in Pakenham’s Main Street are calling for people to stop dumping rubbish in their skip bins. They say the extra trash is…

ONE in 46 drivers stopped at a booze bus on McGregor Road on Sunday were over the legal blood alcohol limit. Sergeant Nigel Atkins of…

By Melissa GrantPATRIOTIC Aussies were out in full force in Pakenham on Monday. Young and old gathered at the Cardinia Cultural Centre to celebrate the…

PET owners can learn more about their furry friends at a special council event next month. A best-dressed pet comp-etition, displays and give-aways are just…

By Melissa GrantUGLY advertising in Pakenham has prompted the Cardinia Shire Council to get serious about stamping out illegal signage. Councillor Brett Owen says the…

AUSTRALIAN cricketer and Victorian Sheffield Shield player Paul Sheahan will join Pakenham residents in celebrating one of the nation’s most important days. Sheahan is the…

Five Pakenham residents sustained injuries after the car they were travelling in flipped on the Princes Freeway. Picture: Meagan Rogers By Lia BichelA CRASH in…

BIRDBATHS have been flowing into the Millhaven Hostel after vandals smashed one at the facility in December. Businesses and individuals have donated several birdbaths and…

By Jade LawtonA PAKENHAM policeman was appalled to come across a car carrying six unrestrained children, all under the age of six, just hours after…

By Melissa GrantPOLICE are urging residents to cut their grass and organise a mail collector before heading on holidays this summer. Burglars raided 310 homes…