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Helpers need help
By Melissa GrantST VINCENT de Paul’s Pakenham branch is in desperate need of volunteers as demand for the service soars. Chris Russo, president of the…
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Kids have a roaring time at the circus
THE circus of a different kind came to Andrews Community Kindergarten yesterday (Wednesday). Instead of watching on, preschoolers were the ringmasters as they staged their…
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Farmers’ market really in vogue
THE Cardinia Ranges Farmers’ Market continues to go from strength to strength since its inception five years ago. The market, held at the Pakenham Racecourse…
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Several speedsters sprung
ELEVEN people have lost their licences for speeding in the Cardinia Shire area over a seven-day period last week. Sergeant Nigel Atkins said 87 people…
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Sun rises on artefact display
A DISPLAY featuring indigenous artefacts that were found during the construction of YMCA Cardinia LiFE was launched at the centre on Tuesday. The Kar Din…
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Love that budget
By Melissa GrantPAKENHAM residents will benefit from a range of projects under the Cardinia Shire Council’s budget for the new financial year. Tennis enthusiasts have…
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Mother’s plea
By Melissa Grant A PAKENHAM mother of three is pleading for authorities to make the walk along McGregor Road safer after her five-year-old son was…
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Families in the box
YOUNG and old squared off at YMCA Cardinia LiFE last Wednesday. As part of National Families Week, locals had the chance to take part in…
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New Lakeside trail follows tradition
AN Aboriginal trail to honour Lakeside’s traditional landowners was launched yesterday. Aboriginal Affairs Minister Richard Wynne and Steven Compton from the Bunurong Land Council joined…
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Shire says thanks to volunteers
VOLUNTEERS from across Cardinia Shire will be recognised for their outstanding contribution to the community this week as part of National Volunteer Week. National Volunteer…
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Student taps into plum award
By Bridget BradyPAKENHAM Secondary College student Josh Muley was a recent finalist in the 2008 OSCA (Outstanding Student Career Achievement) awards. Josh, in Year 11,…
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Stroll up for school’s new bus
A HUMAN bus is the latest mode of transport at Pakenham Springs Primary School. The school’s walking school bus, launched yesterday (Wednesday), will leave each…