News
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Entries open for business awards
TRADERS are urged to get cracking on their entries for the annual Cardinia Shire Business Awards. Nominations close on Tuesday 14 April for 14 separate…
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Skater-scooter park opens
SKATERS and BMX riders can kick-flip and mono at a new facility in Pakenham. Cardinia Shire mayor Bill Pearson declared open the skate park at…
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Quake-shock
AN EARTHQUAKE measuring 4.6 on the Richter Scale shook Pakenham households on Friday night. The quake rocked most parts of Victoria at 8.55pm and 186…
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Take up the life-giving family challenge
YMCA Cardinia LiFE and the Cardinia Shire Council are joining forces to get residents moving on the Premier’s Active Families Challenge. The challenge encourages families…
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Crowds enjoy racing frill
By Lia Bichel and Melissa GrantTHOUSANDS of race-goers from all over Victoria flocked to the Peet Pakenham Cup on Sunday. A total of 3,379 gathered…
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Monkey business
By Melissa GrantMONKEY bikers who take their business onto public land will have their motorcycles impounded for six months under tough new laws passed by…
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Trains pack a bunch
By Lia BichelIT’S official: The Pakenham line is one of the most overcrowded railway lines in the state, according to the latest Department of Transport…
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Watch out for the firebugs
POLICE are urging residents in fire-risk areas within the Cardinia Shire to be vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour. Senior Sergeant Trevor Teer of Pakenham…
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Parking on the verge of change
CARDINIA Shire Council has changed its parking local law to help keep service lanes and busy local roads clearer for traffic. Residents can now park…
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Pets on parade
LOCALS can take their furry friends for a grand day out at Saturday’s Cardinia Shire Pet Expo. A pet parade, petting zoo and a best-dressed…
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See the light
TOWNS in Cardinia and Casey are going green, with solar panels being offered to residents thousands of dollars below the regular price. People living in…
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Steamrolled!
By Melissa GrantBOGUS asphalt layers posing as council workers are targeting vulnerable elderly Pakenham residents. Victoria Police is warning residents about a group of men…