U3A opens its horizons
PAKENHAM and District University of the Third Age (U3A) celebrated the 10th anniversary of Adult Learners Week with an open day on Tuesday at...
Pick of the polls
By Paul DunlopPAKENHAM residents have a big choice of candidates when voters go to the polls in Cardinia Shire Council elections.
A recent restructure of...
New school push gains momentum with meeting
By Paul DunlopPARENTS pushing for new schools in Pakenham are preparing to send a message to State Government highlighting what they claim is an...
Shops hit Christmas high note
PAKENHAM people shopped to the sound of music on Saturday as part of a move to give residents an early dose of festive spirit.
The...
Adult book shop
A DECISION is expected soon on a proposal to open an adult bookshop in Pakenham.
If permission was given it would be the first such...
Poll shakeup
By Paul DunlopTHREE new councillors were elected to Cardinia Shire Council in a dramatic election shakeup on Saturday.
Brett Owen, Ed Chatwin and Bill Pearson...
Winds cause havoc
PAKENHAM State Emergency Service crews received about 50 calls for assistance during strong winds on Sunday.
SES spokesman Michael Bates said the first job was...
Grants for sheds
LOCAL organisations are being urged to apply for funding to establish men’s sheds which aim to reduce social isolation issues faced by mature-aged men.
Grants...
Worker killed by slab
By Paul DunlopA MAN was crushed to death at a building site in Pakenham yesterday (Wednesday).
The man, aged in his late 50s, was working...
Pakenham to get new child centre
A NEW children’s centre will be built in Pakenham.
Cardinia Shire Council has been allocated $1.54 million over the next four years from the State...
On call for safety displays
FAMILIES had a ball at the Pakenham Fun Day and Road Safety Expo on Saturday.
The 1200-strong crowd at the PB Ronald Reserve were treated...
A toast to masters
PAKENHAM Toastmasters Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7.15pm.
Meetings are held at the Pakenham Public Hall in John...
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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...
