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Native giveaway for wildlife havens
A PLANT giveaway in Pakenham last week was a huge success. Sponsored by the Nestle factory in Pakenham and delivered by the Cardinia Shire Council,…
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Shower swap
CARDINIA council is again encouraging local residents to save water with a free showerhead exchange between Monday, 30 July and Friday, 3 August. The showerhead…
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Park plan
By Paul DunlopPLANS have been unveiled to step up the transformation of Pakenham’s PB Ronald Reserve from central recreation reserve to town park. On Monday…
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Arson probe into CFA blaze
By Paul Dunlop A FIRE at a building containing sporting equipment owned by firefighters on Tuesday morning is being treated as suspicious. Country Fire Authority…
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Cardinia celebrates ability
RESIDENTS enjoyed a range of free activities and demonstrations to as part of the Cardinia Shire Council’s Celebration of Ability Day on Friday. The special…
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Footy clubs lack under-18 bounce
By Paul DunlopA PLAYER shortage is putting football clubs under pressure just weeks before the first bounce of the new season. Many clubs are having…
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Charity opens house in town
BIG HOUSE Communities, a church and community mission organisation, is opening a new look op shop in Pakenham. The shop, due to open on Monday,…
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What a fine mess – thanks to shire
By Melissa Grant A PAKENHAM real estate agent is furious that a bureaucratic bungle over a parking fine has earned him a day in court.…
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Kids rapt up in reptiles
By Melissa GrantCHILDREN at Pakenham Childcare on McGregor got up close and personal with some slithery and scaly species on Tuesday. The educational show Snake…
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Primary school is in — at last
By Paul Dunlop PAKENHAM is to get a new primary school at last. Tuesday’s State Budget responded to long-standing demand for a new government-funded education…
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Dumped cats prompts plea
By Paul Dunlop LITTERS of kittens found dumped in rubbish bins or left to drown in nearby creeks have prompted renewed calls for Pakenham residents…
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Push is on for coin trolleys
By Melissa Grant and PAKENHAM shoppers could soon be pushing coin-operated trolleys, with plans to make them compulsory at all local supermarkets. Coin-operated trolleys could…
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