News
-
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…
-
Pool to reopen with a splash
By Melissa Grant LOCALS are invited to attend a special family fun day to celebrate the reopening of the Pakenham Outdoor Pool on Saturday. Victorian…
-
Habitat croaks it
By Melissa GrantA GROWLING grass frog habitat in Heritage Springs was partly destroyed this week before authorities had successfully relocated the endangered species. Cardinia Shire…
-
Emergency service crews gear up
SES volunteers from the Pakenham unit visited Parliament House recently to claim their share of about $1 million worth of special protective clothing and equipment.…
-
Push for estate primary school
RESIDENTS in Pakenham’s Heritage Springs are stepping up their push for a new primary school to be built at the estate. Claiming the town desperately…
-
Have a say on Cardinia’s strategy
PAKENHAM residents have been encouraged to comment on a review of Cardinia Shire Council’s municipal strategic statement (MMS), which forms a vital part of the…
-
Drawing up a brighter future
By Paul DunlopPAKENHAM can expect a major jobs boost after the State Government recently redrew the map of Melbourne. The creation of new industrial areas…
-
Air con gone
A NEW home owner was left hot under the collar after an air conditioner was stolen from a building site in Pakenham. The roof-mounted air…
-
LiFE span to double
By Paul Dunlop PAKENHAM will boast the biggest indoor sports stadium outside Melbourne under an ambitious plan to almost double the size of the Cardinia…
-
Waving to festival
PAKENHAM residents will come together to celebrate the many exciting events that make up the Yakkerboo Festival. The 31st annual festival, a focal point on…
-
Schools on the road to health
PAKENHAM children will put their walking shoes on next Tuesday and join in Walk to School Day. Students from Pakenham Hills Primary School and St…
-
Can-do kids come to the party
PAKENHAM Consolidated School students have a can-do attitude. The school’s Student Leadership Council recently collected 1900 food cans from their fellow pupils to donate to…
Digital Editions
