News
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Demise of the Den
The iconic Lion’s Den has been completely demolished in what has been described as a “sheer act of mass destruction”, despite Cardinia Shire promising to…
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Christmas lights warning
CFA and MFB are urging Victorians to celebrate the festive season safely and avoid firefighters crashing their Christmas. Fairy lights are a festive favourite but…
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Houses before jobs
The State Government has been accused of shelving the Pakenham South Employment Precinct – tipped to create thousands of jobs – in favour of an…
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Christmas in Pakenham
It’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas in Pakenham! Pakenham Central Marketplace has already welcomed Santa and his helpers and plans are in full…
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Political onslaught
Brian Paynter is set to become a casualty of Labor’s state election onslaught, while Gembrook MP Brad Battin is likely to retain his seat by…
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School filth fix
Pakenham’s biggest eyesore is set to be renovated and transformed into a thriving education space, under a proposal by Cardinia Shire. The Henry Road cesspit…
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Diggers remembered
It was all about names and faces at Pakenham Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday. To mark the Centenary of Armistice, a book was launched written…
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Cesspit in the CBD
A FESTERING cesspit littered with filth, drug paraphernalia and empty beer bottles has become the eyesore of Pakenham’s CBD. The Cracker Jackson Memorial Pavilion on…
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Cash for class
The State Opposition has opened up the chequebook, pledging to renovate two of Cardinia Shire’s “neglected” schools in a $9.5 million investment, if elected. Pakenham…
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In the business of saving lives
A lifesaving Pakenham-based venture, spearheaded by a paramedic and a teacher, has received a federal cash injection to provide free first aid training throughout Melbourne’s…
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Fifty Shades of Earl Grey
Over 200 guests celebrated Seniors Festival with Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Collin Ross and fellow Councillors at the Cardinia Cultural Centre on Thursday 18 October.…
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Social housing gets the go-ahead
Cardinia Shire has rubber-stamped the controversial development of ten multi-storey units and an office building at the entrance of Main Street, Pakenham. During a special…