News
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Reserve to get full makeover
By Paul Dunlop PAKENHAM’S skate park will be moved and half the ornamental lake filled in under new plans for the PB Ronald reserve. The…
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Creating a strong foundation
A NEW Friends of the Foundation group will help the Cardinia Foundation build better partnerships with local businesses. The group will be launched this Friday,…
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Thieves net $2500
THIEVES escaped with $2500 of cash and cheques from a Pakeham home last Friday. Police say the offenders entered through an unlocked door at the…
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Letter box taken
A LETTER box was stolen from a home in Leigh Drive, Pakenham, last week. The sandstone letter box was valued at $300.
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Minding your own business
PEOPLE wanting to start their own business can get a head start in Pakenham. Living and Learning Pakenham is running its Small Business Management course…
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Sizzle to help injured rider
FRIENDS of a young Pakenham man severely injured last week in a motorbike accident are rallying to help him. Casey Cherry was badly hurt when…
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SES warning: Kids and cars don’t mix
By Paul DunlopFORECASTS of a sweltering summer have prompted a reminder for parents never to leave children unattended in cars. A warning of the dangers…
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Time for the awards
PAKENHAM businesses will have the opportunity to showcase their success of the past 12 months through the Cardinia Business of the Year Awards. Nominations have…
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Kids smart for racing day
FASHION will be in focus at the Pakenham picnic races this Sunday with children especially welcome to put on their glad rags and be part…
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Push on to bust debt levels
– Paul DunlopFINANCIAL counsellor Kathleen Hosie wants 2006 to be the year people decide to take back control of their finances. The Pakenham-based adviser is…
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Revved up with a uteload of goodwill
By Paul DunlopPAKENHAM Reverend Dick Johnston is taking God’s work on the road. The Uniting Church minister is loading his ute with food and household…
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Water work wins pool gig
AWARD-winning artists have won the commission for a third artwork in the Lakeside Pakenham Public Art Program, to be located at Cardinia LIFE. Cardinia councillors…