Win a stay at Mercure Hotel Pakenham
Local and regional guests have taken advantage of the new Mercure Hotel Pakenham already, following its grand opening last month.
Ideally located within the Pakenham...
Reviving local play
Actors will explore intergenerational relationships in a ‘supper and show’ performance by Gemco Players Theatre this month.
‘Come Back For Light Refreshments after the Service’...
Three… artists who wrote songs called ‘October’
1. U2
October is the seventh and title track from U2’s 1981 album, October. The song was inspired by the spiritual turmoil the band was...
Lanterns light up family festival
A warm Saturday evening provided a special setting for the return of the Lynbrook Lantern Festival on 1 October.
Organised by the...
Creatures of one Earth
October 4 is the Feast Day of Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, or as he is more commonly known - St Francis of Assisi....
Showcase your business
According to the Financial Review (June 2022), Australian businesses are crying out for more workers as the country copes with one of the largest...
Art is trending in Pakenham
The latest trends in the art world are on display in Cardinia Art Society’s current exhibition.
The Trending Art Show, currently being held at Cardinia...
Claws out for Cats win
Local Geelong fans donned their navy blue and white over the weekend to show their support for the Cats.
The Cats proved to be too...
Looking back this week
30 years to 1992
The ROC senior presentation night at Pakenham Golf Club had many high points, including recognition of the netball successes, including the...
Three… facts about the 2022 AFL Premiers
1. Ageing like fine wine
Patrick Dangerfield becomes the second player in AFL history to win their first premiership after playing more than 300 games....
The art of networking
What’s your reaction to the thought of networking? For some people this is an exciting and energy-giving activity.
The prospect of meeting and getting...
Q and A with new Pakenham Gazette journalist Hugh Pearson
Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
I’m a snowboarder.
What are you most passionate about?
Climate change.
What would your last meal be?
Spaghetti carbonara.
What was your...
The road to recovery: finding support through quality rehab centres in...
Recovery is not a one-size-fits-all journey. Whether you’re seeking treatment for substance use, mental health challenges, or both, the right choice of care makes...
