Melani hits right note
SHE’s the musical equivalent of Nadia Comaneci down at Kooweerup Secondary College.
Pakenham singer/songwriter and VCE student Melani Welsby achieved a perfect score of 50...
Snakes on a pane
BATHROOM scales took on a new meaning when this large tiger snake perched itself outside the window of a Pakenham house last week.
The photo,...
Raising Bucks for Bubs
By LIA SPENCER
A NEW dad said his daughter and niece inspired him to start a charity which will help sick children.
Steven Pope...
Cadel pedalling road safety
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
THE only Australian to win the prestigious Tour de France has joined the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), urging all Victorian...
Family bubbles with spa excitement
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
A LUCKY Pakenham family has beaten about 6000 other people at the Melbourne Pool and Spa expo and won a...
In Koowee of hard rock
By BEN CAMERON
KOOWEERUP became the epicentre of the Cardinia Shire’s live music scene on Saturday night as roots 'n' rock music festival...
Locks lopped for good cause
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
MITRE 10 Mega Pakenham’s team member Jess Kufner, 24, is shedding her shoulder length locks for a cause close to...
Ton of lives saved
IT MIGHT have taken about 50 years, but long-time blood donor Glenys Scott is set to “crack the ton” by the end of 2015.
A...
Pool’s cool for young and old
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
SUMMER has finally arrived in Cardinia Shire - drawing residents, young and old, to the pool.
Five-year-old Ruby Blacka from Pakenham...
Fleet of feet to beat the heat
PAKENHAM Outdoor Pool in Henry Street was a popular destination on Saturday, with local temperatures hitting the thirties.
Children remembered to slop on some sunscreen...
Teens charged over car theft
FOUR youths as young as 16 were arrested last week as part of a series of vehicle theft offences in the Officer area.
Four 16...
Demo dog Duke’s deaf
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
AUSTRALIAN cattle dog, Duke, is 18 months old and much like other dogs loves the frisbee he got for Christmas,...
Civic band honours the late Lyn Stephenson
The Cardinia Civic Concert Band's recent performance was a bittersweet moment marked by an exciting guest, while many paid tribute to the late Lyn...
