News
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Bypass a welcome diversion
Diane and Norman Nettleton of Nar Nar Goon North look over the Pakenham Bypass display with VicRoads delivery engineer Andrew Barr at the Cardinia Cultural…
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Tea with the PM
Prime Minister John Howard with Pakenham scouts and venturers, back from left, Rachael Connelly Cate-Linne Fraser and Kirsty Williams and (front) Kelly Connelly and Broderick…
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Strategy back in the saddle
Above: Cardinia mayor Bill Ronald, atop a penny farthing cycle, is keen to improve conditions for cyclists in Pakenham. By Paul DunlopPOWER to the pedal…
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Bargains for a day
Above: Hannah, Kim and Lin were flat out during the lunch period at Cafe 127. SHOPPERS had no trouble finding bargains in Pakenham on Friday…
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$500,000 ace served up
Happy about a tennis boost for Pakenham at Wednesday’s announcement were Cardinia Shire mayor Bill Ronald (front) with council recreational planner Garry King, Labor Bass…
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Walking is way to go
Right: Pakenham Hills Primary School students Alex, Lee-Shay, Blake, Lauren and Kurt enjoy their walk to school. PARENTS of school children have been urged to…
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Foul play fears
Jodie Cremore with the broken tail feathers that are all that remain of Henry. By Paul Dunlop A LOVED pet peacock has gone missing —…
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At last, traders see the lights
Last week’s Pakenham News highlighted the concerns raised about the lack of lighting along Main Street. By Callan Date CARDINIA SHIRE Council has reacted to…
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At 150, he’s one of a kind
Michael Wake became the first player to notch up 150 games for Pakenham Junior Football Club on Sunday. HE’S only young, but Michael Wake has…
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Author’s stories hit the funny bone
Pakenham Secondary College students Sarah Anderson (left) and Tahlia Hobson with author Marcus Zusak. – Jessica CraikeAWARD-winning Australian author Marcus Zusak visited students at Pakenham…
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Tick for Red Cross workers
Pakenham Red Cross assistant secretary Rex Huckle, Blood Bank coordinator Lorna Giles, mayor Bill Ronald, vice-president and treasurer Lyn Stephenson and guest speaker Jennifer Jarman.…
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Everyone ends up in stitches
Meadowvale Retirement Centre resident Joyce O’Grady has a laugh with Beaconhills College student Georgette during their knitting class last Thursday. By Paul Dunlop ELDERLY residents…