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...
Later meetings improve access
COUNCIL meeting times have been shifted to 7pm in a change said to make local government more accessible to the public.
Cardinia Shire councillors voted...
Hot under the collar
By Paul DunlopDOG lovers are calling for an off-leash park in Pakenham, saying there is nowhere in the area where they can exercise their...
Council grants groups’ wishes
PAKENHAM groups and organisations last week shared in more than $50,000 worth of community capital works grants from Cardinia Shire Council.
The council provides the...
A show to lift the spirits
By Melissa GrantBUDDING artists from across the region have their work on display at the Cardinia Cultural Centre this week.
GippsTAFE visual arts students opened...
Lining up for fun
CARDINIA LiFE’s Pryme Movers were busy boot-scooting at the centre on Friday.
Seniors, and a couple of juniors, flocked to the stadium for a special...
Ambos ready for 24-hour duty
- Paul DunlopPAKENHAM’S ambulance station is to be upgraded, with the potential to become a 24-hour base with paramedic teams on duty at the...
Random checks for buildings
CARDINIA Shire Council has begun a program of random inspections of commercial, industrial and high-risk premises to ensure safety measures are being maintained.
Mayor Kate...
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Clean up the coastal town
Warneet Association held its annual Clean Up Australia event at Warneet Foreshore on Sunday 2 March.
Despite that the event officially began in the afternoon,...
