News
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Support hub opens in Cardinia
Cardinia Shire Council has officially opened an intercultural support and information centre ‘The Hub’ at Living Learning Pakenham. The centre was opened by Mayor Cr…
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Community can’t bank on support
The Lakeside community bank in Pakenham shut its doors on Friday 31 May after directors and shareholders decided to cease operations as the future of…
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Wendy top volunteer
Cardinia Shire Council and community celebrated 2019 Stan Henwood Award winner, Wendy Andrews, and the amazing efforts of local volunteers at a ceremony in Pakenham…
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Art show numbers double
Visitor numbers doubled for this year’s Art Show Pakenham. Residents of Cardinia took the opportunity to spend their weekend inside away from the cold autumn…
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Premier praises school farm project
Pakenham Secondary College has turned the first sods on its Community School Farm project – and their hard work has won praise from none other…
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Survivor walks in hope
Kay Taylor never thought she’d be diagnosed with breast cancer. After a scare picked up by a mammogram in 2017, she went for another check…
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Ambitious build approved at Officer
A 520-seat auditorium and cafe planned for Officer township could rival the Cardinia Cultural Centre as a venue for large group gatherings. Cardinia Council approved…
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Plenty of parking spots for Pakenham
Pakenham station will soon have 500 new car parks after the Morrison government allocated $300 million to upgrade station parking across Melbourne in an effort…
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Police launch Easter operation
Motorists are urged to take extra care on the roads this Easter break. Victoria police will be out in force over the weekend, launching Operation…
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Princes Freeway update
In time for the long-weekend and the influx of holiday-makers to the Gippsland region, the 100km/h speed limit has been restored on the Princes Freeway…
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From 1000 kilometres away, Papley’s heart bleeds for Bunyip
By sports editor Russell Bennett You can take the boy out of Bunyip, but you can’t take Bunyip out of the boy. At just 22,…
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Highway reopens to traffic
The Princes Freeway has re-opened to traffic heading in both directions following its closure due to the Bunyip fires. However, 40kmh speed restrictions are currently…