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$500,000 ace served up
Happy about a tennis boost for Pakenham at Wednesday’s announcement were Cardinia Shire mayor Bill Ronald (front) with council recreational planner Garry King, Labor Bass…
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Walking is way to go
Right: Pakenham Hills Primary School students Alex, Lee-Shay, Blake, Lauren and Kurt enjoy their walk to school. PARENTS of school children have been urged to…
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Foul play fears
Jodie Cremore with the broken tail feathers that are all that remain of Henry. By Paul Dunlop A LOVED pet peacock has gone missing —…
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At last, traders see the lights
Last week’s Pakenham News highlighted the concerns raised about the lack of lighting along Main Street. By Callan Date CARDINIA SHIRE Council has reacted to…
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At 150, he’s one of a kind
Michael Wake became the first player to notch up 150 games for Pakenham Junior Football Club on Sunday. HE’S only young, but Michael Wake has…
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Author’s stories hit the funny bone
Pakenham Secondary College students Sarah Anderson (left) and Tahlia Hobson with author Marcus Zusak. – Jessica CraikeAWARD-winning Australian author Marcus Zusak visited students at Pakenham…
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Tick for Red Cross workers
Pakenham Red Cross assistant secretary Rex Huckle, Blood Bank coordinator Lorna Giles, mayor Bill Ronald, vice-president and treasurer Lyn Stephenson and guest speaker Jennifer Jarman.…
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Everyone ends up in stitches
Meadowvale Retirement Centre resident Joyce O’Grady has a laugh with Beaconhills College student Georgette during their knitting class last Thursday. By Paul Dunlop ELDERLY residents…
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Saddle slog aims for $20,000
Sean Godley, manager of Bears Bikes, and Michael Wilson are looking forward to the Slog to Sale. By Paul Dunlop PAKENHAM cyclists are gearing up…
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Jumping for joy
Above: Horse Dentist Mark Burnell talking Equine Dentistry at the Pakenham Races. By Brad Kingsbury THE Pakenham Racing Club’s annual Super Jumps race day was…
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Gas leak emergency
Above: CFA volunteer Adrian Bailey at the scene on Monday night. By Callan DateNESTLE workers planned to return to work yesterday (Wednesday) following an ammonia…
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Naming honour humbles Ray
Ray Canobie with Windermere chief executive Cheryl De Zilwa and chairman Carl Strachan at the ceremony naming Pakenham’s centre for children in crisis in Mr…