News
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Bike track concept revealed
Cardinia Shire Council is inviting local residents and bike enthusiasts to share feedback on a concept design for a bike track upgrade at Pepi’s Land…
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Op shop customers dig deep
The Pakenham Op Shop is celebrating a record year of sales, distributing $140,000 to community organisations within Cardinia Shire. Pakenham Op Shop secretary Bev Burley…
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Roundabout plans fall through, section to close permanently
Cardinia Shire Council has moved to permanently close a section of Mulcahy Road, near the Pakenham Cemetery. Council began discussions surrounding the closure of Mulcahy…
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Mad for the Magpies
When people ask Pakenham resident Tam Murphy what her greatness life achievement is, most expect a gushing story about the birth of her child, or…
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Voice ’confusion’
A local professor has hit out at the discourse surrounding the Voice, calling the conversation “very disappointing”, asking voters not to base their decision on…
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Celebrating Indigenous stories
Local kids were invited to learn and celebrate Indigenous culture and language on Bunurong land in Pakenham, as part of the school holidays. Held on…
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Jacinta Allan takes top job
Jacinta Allan is the new Premier-elect of Victoria and the man who wanted to challenge her for the title will be deputy. Ms Allan ran…
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Millions in road upgrades still in limbo
Hundreds of millions of dollars in road upgrades locally still hang in the balance as the Federal Government has received the final report, but are…
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Red tape strains event list
The increasing burdens of risk management and insurance on local organising has claimed another victim, as it was announced New Year’s Eve and Australia Day…
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Carols back for 2023
Cardinia Shire Council announced on Monday 23 September the return of Pakenham Carols by Candlelight, scheduled for Saturday 2 December 2023. Cardinia Shire residents are…
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Jacinta Allan as “most apparent replacement”
While there were speculations of the Premier stepping down back in June, the resignation still comes as a shock to Victorians. Speculations were quashed back…
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Premier’s “Proud legacy” comes to an end
The Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews has handed in his shock resignation after 9 years at the realm. Effective 5pm tomorrow, he will step down…