Tag: News
Lutheran college opens doors to students
PAKENHAM’S newest school, Lakeside Lutheran College, opened its doors to an enthusiastic response yesterday.
More than 50 students met their teachers and had got comfortable...
Car vandalism spree prompts warning
PAKENHAM Police have warned motorists to secure their vehicles close to their homes after a spate of car window damage in Pakenham last week.
Detective...
New Watch house
EMERALD Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) has settled into its new home for 2008 after 17 years in the old location.
The organisation invites anyone interested in...
Hip Hop bops for youth in shire
PAKENHAM youths now have the chance to join the Shire of Cardinia’s popular hip hop program.
The program now in its second term is held...
Youth get boost in policy
CARDINIA’S youth received a boost last week when the council unveiled its Youth Policy and Strategy last Thursday.
An increased range of recreational facilities, a...
Touch of national magic tops the day
By Melissa Grant
AUSTRALIA DAY celebrations in Pakenham were well attended this year with hundreds flocking to the Cardinia Cultural Centre on Saturday.
Residents sung the...
Poll shake-up
By Paul DunlopTHREE new councillors were elected to Cardinia Shire Council in a dramatic election shake-up on Saturday.
Brett Owen, Ed Chatwin and Bill Pearson...
Rolled car delays peak-hour traffic
MONDAY morning traffic was at its worst this week when Princes Highway motorists were delayed for more than an hour.
The busy carriageway was reduced...
Don’t be blue it’s an ingenious idea
Sarah SchwagerALL things denim was the theme at a Pakenham childcare centre on Friday.
Little Friends Cottage Children’s Service celebrated Jeans for Genes Day...
Vandals target schools
PAKENHAM schools were vandalised in the last days of the school holidays.
Windows were smashed at both Pakenham Consolidated School and Pakenham Secondary College.
Police said...
Firm wins second stage
Paul DunlopTHE roadbuilding firm responsible for constructing the first stage of the Pakenham Bypass has also won the contract for the second section.
The FRH...
Pokies cap fallout may hit Cardinia
By Paul DunlopPOKER machine numbers in Cardinia Shire could soon rise dramatically, MP Edward O’Donohue has warned.
Mr O’Donohue, the Upper House Member for Eastern...
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Pilot Greg Lynn jailed for 32 years for killing camper
Airline pilot Greg Lynn will spend at least 24 years behind bars for the “brutal and horrific“ killing of missing camper Carol Clay.
Justice Michael...
