Thief in disguise
A THIEF posing as a tradesman burgled a house in Pakenham last week.
The theft, in Drysdale Street, has prompted police to warn residents to...
Browned off
By Elizabeth LillisBUSINESSES in Pakenham associated with the garden industry are beginning to be affected financially by the water restrictions imposed during the drought.
Pakenham...
Donation will be prized
CARDINIA Shire mayor Kate Lempriere is constantly promoting the arts in Pakenham and has put council’s money where her heart is. Cr Lempriere won...
Drivers praised
POLICE have praised drivers for a safe weekend on Cardinia’s roads.
Although 36 drivers were detected for 51 offences during operation Barabbas, police were pleased...
Smoking may become very expensive
SMOKERS have been asked to carry their own cigarette butt disposal container to stop cigarette butts getting into waterways.
Containers are commercially available as small...
Drug warnings
PAKENHAM Police have issued drug warnings to two young drivers.
Police pulled over a driver at 2am on the Old Princes Highway in Beaconsfield.
Cannabis was...
School clean out
STAFF and students at Pakenham’s Beaconhills College have been cleaning out their cupboards to support Rotary.
The spring clean will help Pakenham Rotary Club’s efforts...
Flying the flag with pride
STUDENTS at Pakenham Consolidated School have every reason to fly the flag for the Commonwealth Games.
The school was recently given its own official Games...
Hail to the big chill!
By Paul DunlopRAIN and hail whipped Pakenham in a cold snap that weather experts say could be a once-in-a-decade chill.
Temperatures plummeted to a wintry...
No clowning around about good, safe fun
COMMUNITY safety education and good oldfashioned fun will be top of the agenda when the churches of Pakenham join Cardinia Shire Council, the Country...
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
HUNDREDS of tiny flames lit the night sky at the Carols by Candlelight at Pakenham on Sunday.
A big crowd attended the popular annual event...
How to keep right staff
SMALL business owners are invited to a special recruitment workshop next month.
The Cardinia Shire Council is hosting a seminar on employing people to help...