Lutheran college opens doors to students
PAKENHAM’S newest school, Lakeside Lutheran College, opened its doors to an enthusiastic response yesterday.
More than 50 students met their teachers and had got comfortable...
Residents fire up over long grass
By Sarah SchwagerPAKENHAM residents are concerned that overgrown grass on private properties in the region is a potential fire hazard.
Resident Tracey O’Brien said that...
Sewage site may end sports stink
By Paul Dunlop
PAKENHAM’S sewage farm could be an unlikely saviour for people pushing for a motorsports facility.
Cardinia Shire Council last week claimed the farm...
Politicians in the election zone
By Paul DunlopPAKENHAM commuters are winners no matter who wins the state election after both Liberal and Labor pledged to abolish zone three fares.
The...
Christmas brings pressure to spend
STAFF at Pakenham’s Salvation Army shop fear slow pre-Christmas trade is a sign many residents feel obliged to be part of the festive spending...
College shapes up
BUILDING has begun on the first stage of the new Lakeside Lutheran College at Pakenham.
The initial stage of the new college will be built...
Footy book gives plenty to chew on
By Paul DunlopFOOTY these days has many long-suffering supporters wondering where our great game is heading, particularly at AFL level.
But fans pining for a...
Pool making waves again
By Melissa Grant
RESIDENTS are making waves at the Pakenham Outdoor Pool with large numbers flocking to the refurbished facility.
Families and school children are among...
Action-packed show set to be ‘greatest ever’
By Sarah SchwagerMORE new and exciting events than ever before will be part of the package at this year’s Pakenham Show.
Visitors to the show...
Traffic disrupted after two car crash
AN ACCIDENT involving two cars disrupted traffic on Racecourse Road in Pakenham on Wednesday morning.
The two vehicles collided at about 7.30am.
Pakenham police officers attended...
Camera shy!
By Paul Dunlop
MOTORISTS could hardly feel blinded by the glare of speed cameras in Pakenham.
The State Government’s release of all speed camera sites across...
Truckie faces
By Melissa GrantPAKENHAM’S Big Brother housemate Travis Perkins is up for eviction.
The truck driver, 32, may be booted out of the Gold...