News
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Shine a light on vandalism
Pakenham Retailers Association president Michael Porter and Lazy Frog Gifts owner Janet Pursell are just two of many people concerned about the lack of street…
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Green scene drives new fuel system
AN INVENTOR is bringing his new breakthrough in green diesel engineering to Pakenham. Ron Kukler, a Geelong-based mechanical engineer, has developed the Green Diesel fuel…
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Vandals ruin peaceful street
David Snow had his 1993 Volvo GLT damaged last Saturday morning when a vandal spray painted sections of his car black. By Callan DateVANDALS are…
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Tradies the smartest under the sun
Dr Helen Sutcliffe conducts a skin check on Verne Koop of the FRH group at Lakeside at Pakenham. TRADESMEN might be tough, but it’s only…
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Jobs swim into town
Cardinia LiFE staff members (from left) Wright Paterson, manager Michelle Young, Haydn Robins, Lauren Weeding and Dale Taylor. Up to 80 new staff members will…
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Wave goodbye to indoor pool
Above:Students and teachers bunch up in Pakenham Bicentennial Heated Pool on a cold winter day. (Front from left)Lachie, Hayden, teacher Sally, Alex, (back from left)Imogen,…
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Ghost train!
Metrail investigators at the intersection of Racecourse Road and Railway Avenue, Pakenham, where a runaway train ended up after rolling about 500 metres from the…
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Vandals’ shop front rampage continues
Video Busters owner Robert Reid is angry about the continued vandalism to his store in Main Street, Pakenham. By Callan DateMINDLESS vandals have continued their…
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$400,000 boost for family centre
Cardinia Shire officials Fiona Hodge, Garry McQuillan and Cr Kate Lempriere discuss the new service centre with Gembrook MP Tammy Lobato. A NEW family service…
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Kira-Lee on a winner
Food, wine, friends and racing – in a field of favourites, it’s always hard to pick a winner. Pakenham Cup Day is always an event…
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Fashion races ahead
Above: Mexicans ‘Sancho’, ‘Miguel’ and ‘Dave’ visited Pakenham from down south. NOT all punters backed a winner at the Pakenham Cup on Sunday, but everyone…
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Safe houses under threat
Pakenham Safety House committee secretary Val Woods (left) and president Barbara O’Connor are pleading to local residents to help keep the community safe. By Sarah…