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PAKENHAM was on the receiving end of a Federal Government budget bonus, with $2.5 million allocated to the redevelopment of the Pakenham Hall and Pakenham…

By Jade LawtonPOLICE and State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers are urging motorists to drive carefully after a series of serious crashes around Pakenham in the…

VOLUNTEERS are the backbone of the community – and there are 536 organisations across the Cardinia Shire. From disability provider Outlook to the U3A (University…

COUNCILLORS have put the brakes on a local law that aims to crack down on monkey bikers. Cardinia Shire councillor Stuart Halligan success-fully moved a…

By Melissa GrantA RECORD breaking 1000-plus crowd paid their respects to the nation’s fallen heroes at Pakenham’s Anzac Day dawn service. President Ray Caldwell said…

AN expert on young people’s experiences of education, work and health will speak at the Cardinia Education Forum. Professor Johanna Wyn, Director of the Youth…

By Melissa GrantA PARCEL of council-owned land used by local auto and motorcycle clubs faces an uncertain future as VicRoads considers building a road right…

By Bridget BradyCRANBOURNE’S iconic skate boarding venue, The Shed, should be redeveloped to “blow people’s minds”, Casey skaters say. During two community consultation sessions the…

MEMBERS of Pakenham’s RSL sub-branch are inviting residents to attend an Anzac Day dawn service at the town cenotaph this Saturday. Groups, individuals and families…

By Melissa GrantCOUNCILLORS have paved the way for an $80 million retail precinct in Pakenham featuring a Big W and Woolworths supermarket. Specialty shops, underground…

By Jade LawtonA LOCAL student claims the introduction of HECS style fees for TAFE courses could force low income-earners into welfare dependency. Rachel Hall, of…