News
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Parade of patriots
By Melissa GrantPATRIOTIC Aussies were out in full force in Pakenham on Monday. Young and old gathered at the Cardinia Cultural Centre to celebrate the…
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Pets take expo spotlight
PET owners can learn more about their furry friends at a special council event next month. A best-dressed pet comp-etition, displays and give-aways are just…
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Signs of a change
By Melissa GrantUGLY advertising in Pakenham has prompted the Cardinia Shire Council to get serious about stamping out illegal signage. Councillor Brett Owen says the…
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Cricket envoyto celebrate
AUSTRALIAN cricketer and Victorian Sheffield Shield player Paul Sheahan will join Pakenham residents in celebrating one of the nation’s most important days. Sheahan is the…
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Crash leaves five hospitalised
Five Pakenham residents sustained injuries after the car they were travelling in flipped on the Princes Freeway. Picture: Meagan Rogers By Lia BichelA CRASH in…
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Birdbaths flood in
BIRDBATHS have been flowing into the Millhaven Hostel after vandals smashed one at the facility in December. Businesses and individuals have donated several birdbaths and…
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You’ve got to be
By Jade LawtonA PAKENHAM policeman was appalled to come across a car carrying six unrestrained children, all under the age of six, just hours after…
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Police call for home owners to prepare to beat theft
By Melissa GrantPOLICE are urging residents to cut their grass and organise a mail collector before heading on holidays this summer. Burglars raided 310 homes…
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Australia Day at cultural centre
PAKENHAM residents can come together at the Cardinia Cultural Centre on 26 January to celebrate Australia Day. Cardinia Shire mayor Bill Pearson said Australia Day…
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Webster Way, the way out
A ROAD linking two major areas in Pakenham is complete. Residents and business operators are finding it easier to get around town after Webster Way…
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Raceday at
THE Cardinia Shire Kids and Farmers raceday will be held at Pakenham Racecourse on Saturday. There will be many free activities and entertainment to keep…
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Time to think anew
ONE advantage of the global economic crisis is that it forces us to re-evaluate what is really important. The realisation that we can do without…