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Poll shakeup
By Paul DunlopTHREE new councillors were elected to Cardinia Shire Council in a dramatic election shakeup on Saturday.
Brett Owen, Ed Chatwin and Bill Pearson...
Winds cause havoc
PAKENHAM State Emergency Service crews received about 50 calls for assistance during strong winds on Sunday.
SES spokesman Michael Bates said the first job was...
Grants for sheds
LOCAL organisations are being urged to apply for funding to establish men’s sheds which aim to reduce social isolation issues faced by mature-aged men.
Grants...
Worker killed by slab
By Paul DunlopA MAN was crushed to death at a building site in Pakenham yesterday (Wednesday).
The man, aged in his late 50s, was working...
Pakenham to get new child centre
A NEW children’s centre will be built in Pakenham.
Cardinia Shire Council has been allocated $1.54 million over the next four years from the State...
On call for safety displays
FAMILIES had a ball at the Pakenham Fun Day and Road Safety Expo on Saturday.
The 1200-strong crowd at the PB Ronald Reserve were treated...
A toast to masters
PAKENHAM Toastmasters Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7.15pm.
Meetings are held at the Pakenham Public Hall in John...
Later meetings improve access
COUNCIL meeting times have been shifted to 7pm in a change said to make local government more accessible to the public.
Cardinia Shire councillors voted...
Hot under the collar
By Paul DunlopDOG lovers are calling for an off-leash park in Pakenham, saying there is nowhere in the area where they can exercise their...
Council grants groups’ wishes
PAKENHAM groups and organisations last week shared in more than $50,000 worth of community capital works grants from Cardinia Shire Council.
The council provides the...
A show to lift the spirits
By Melissa GrantBUDDING artists from across the region have their work on display at the Cardinia Cultural Centre this week.
GippsTAFE visual arts students opened...
Lining up for fun
CARDINIA LiFE’s Pryme Movers were busy boot-scooting at the centre on Friday.
Seniors, and a couple of juniors, flocked to the stadium for a special...
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Gembrook legatee marks 25 years
Gembrook Stalwart Norm Smith has been further recognised for his service to veterans and their families with Melbourne Legacy marking 25 years of service...
