News
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Raid snubbed out
THE quick actions of a staff member at Free Choice Tobacco in Pakenham foiled two youngsters who attempted to raid the shop on Friday 9…
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Push for English
MENTORS of struggling or reluctant English learners will expand their vocabulary at the Pakenham Library next month during a free literacy expo. Best-selling author of…
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Still on the slide
By BRIDGET SCOTT Residents say improvements have done little to make their park appealing… DESPITE a huge redevelopment to Pakenham’s Bourke Park, locals are no…
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Charity cocktail
By Lia Spencer A SMALL group of residents dressed-up, drank fancy beverages and dug deep to support an important cause last month. About 25 people…
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Uneasy sleep
By CASEY NEILL Families struggle to meet their most basic needs… A BED to sleep in is something most people take for granted. But Pakenham…
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Two nabbed in drugs raid
POLICE who stormed an alleged methamphetamine lab in Berwick last week found a “significant amount” of cash during the raid, suspected to be proceeds of…
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Olympic ideals
By BRIDGET SCOTT A WELL rounded student from Pakenham was recognised for her ability in a variety of sports when she received a The Pierre…
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Mayor gives to the givers
By BRIDGET SCOTT VOLUNTEERS from the Cardinia Shire took time out last week to be recognised for their selfless acts over the years. Cardinia Shire…
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Speed review fails
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD A THREE-YEAR campaign to have a speed zone extended around a Berwick school has been stopped in its tracks again by VicRoads.…
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Soldier’s dangerous driving
By BRIDGET COOK THOSE who think they’ve got it tough crawling along in peak hour traffic or negotiating drivers in a hurry through the busy…
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Henry’s household name
By CASEY NEILL World-class children’s centre named after late John Henry A LASTING tribute to the Henry family and a key community resource officially opened…
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Agency action increases anxiety
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD A CRANBOURNE man, who claims he was taken off the public housing waiting list without being told by DHS, fears his health…