Fund to go a long way
THE State Government claims farmers and regional communities in Gippsland will benefit from the new $200 million Agriculture Infrastructure and Jobs Fund, which it...
Couple give a blanket pardon
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
A PAKENHAM family are appealing to the thief who stole their car over the weekend to return a sentimental baby blanket that...
Gun threat finishes footy
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
PLAY was suspended at the Officer Recreation Reserve over the weekend following reports that an angry spectator had made threats and mentioned...
Nathan’s in fine voice
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
UP against hundreds of talented young performers from across Victoria, Pakenham’s own Nathan Hancock beat them all.
In a gruelling month-long audition process,...
Apple grower picks a winner
Pushing the boundaries have paid off for Drouin apple grower BRAD FANKHAUSER. General manager of family business Fankhauser Apples, he recently won a major...
Arrests over thefts from cars
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
TWO underage alleged offenders were arrested yesterday (Monday) over a string of thefts from motor vehicles over the weekend.
A 15-year-old male and...
Slow blow for birth relief
By LIA SPENCER
MICHELLE Newton had had a relatively pain-free labour with her first son Jack due to hypnobirthing techniques.
So when she found out...
Lock ’em up in Lakeside
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
UNLOCKED cars were again the target of thieves in Pakenham last week, despite warnings from police for residents to lock their vehicles.
Valuables...
Attacks in Pakenham
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
A TAXI driver was the victim of a callous attack at Pakenham train station over the weekend.
At about 12.30am on Saturday morning,...
Naval spirit runs in blood
By CASEY NEILL
PAKENHAM teen Able Seaman Lydia Maratai’s passion for the navy spans generations.
The 15-year-old’s great-great-grandfather served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in...
Quarry cat out of the bag
By DANI ROTHWELL
THE proposed Tonimbuk Quarry is still in the works.
Bill Pearson of the Mount Cannibal and District Preservation Group said the company which...
Memories jogged, imagination stirred
AN afternoon of bush poetry, music and storytelling was enjoyed by about 200 people who attended the opening event of the Garfield Winterfest held...
Seagulls legends honoured
**One of the most awesome things you’ll see in local sport is the new mural on the wall of the TOORADIN Sports Club. The...
