News
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‘Severe’ rent crunch
Pakenham rentals are at their most unaffordable since 2015 – severely so for pensioner couples, according to newly released statistics. The Rental Affordability Index depicts…
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A daring rescue for lucky lost ducklings
A group of local firies made a daring rescue of a flock of ducklings from a drain on Saturday 4 November thanks to a quick-thinking…
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Preserve our foundations
As the monthly Casey Council meeting draws nearer, former council heritage staff member David Westlake wants a greater emphasis on the area’s significant geological sites.…
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Helping wildlife thrive at Locky’s Legacy
School students paid a visit to Pakenham Upper’s Locky’s Legacy recently to support the wildlife sanctuary and enjoy its many wonderful inhabitants. On Wednesday 1…
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The council says jobs first for Officer South
A notice of motion has been introduced calling on Cardinia Shire Council to express concerns with plans to delay the development of industrial land and…
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Ambulance performance continues to fall short in Cardinia
Ambulance Victoria has continued to fail to meet its performance targets in responding to Code 1 incidents in Cardinia within the 15-minute target time, according…
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Kowarzik elected as mayor
Cardinia Shire Council has chosen its new leadership for the next year, as Cr Jack Kowarzik is chosen as mayor in his first term in…
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We will remember them
Saturday marked 105 years since weapons were laid down in the First World War, with Pakenham residents gathering on 11 November to pay their respects…
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White Ribbon Art Gallery continues call to action
White Ribbon Art Gallery is back to the Cardinia Cultural Centre with a selection of art reflecting the vision for lifting the veil on domestic…
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Give feedback to equestrian strategy
Cardinia Shire Council has undertaken a review of the 2014 Equestrian Strategy and released a new draft Strategy for consultation on Tuesday 14 November. Equestrian…
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Walk against violence
The community is invited to walk against family violence in Pakenham on Friday 24 November. The Cardinia Casey Family Violence Network, with support from Cardinia…
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Premier visits for Clyde Primary upgrade
Clyde Primary School’s multil-million-dollar upgrade is now complete, with Premier Jacinta Allan and Deputy Premier Ben Carroll visiting the school to formally open the expansive…