Let the festivities begin
CHRISTMAS arrived early at Pakenham Marketplace on Saturday, with an eye-catching parade featuring roller skating elves, Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom, and the big...
New approach… old idea
By BEN CAMERON
A NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch Cardinia (NWC) home safety initiative will be incorporated state-wide.
Described as "a new approach to an old idea",...
Steered in the right direction
By BEN CAMERON
IF YOU saw a steer’s head protruding from a moving car’s sunroof recently, don’t worry, it was simply the latest...
Ribbon pledge against violence
THE students at St Francis Xavier College know how to make a statement for sure.
All the kids were last week given a white ribbon...
The youngest Anzacs
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS
As the Anzac centenary approaches, a Pakenham ex-serviceman is heading a nationwide convoy for veterans - not for those who fought long...
Hats off to ex-mayor’s donation
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
A COUNCIL event raised thousands of dollars for Cardinia's only all-abilities school earlier this month.
Former Mayor Graeme Moore said he...
Volunteers bring menu of skills
DISABILITY service provider Outlook will recognise the pricless contributions of its many volunteers by holding a special thank you lunch at a local restaurant...
Bass moves marginally
By DANNY BUTTLER
BASS has moved into notionally marginal territory after a big swing against the Liberals.
Pakenham accountant Brian Paynter won the seat...
Change for the better
By LIA SPENCER
MY husband Michael and I had a 40th birthday on Saturday evening, so we organised Isla a babysitter, had a...
Unexpected arrivals
By LIA SPENCER
Emily Pitchford’s two children both made unique grand entrances. Her son was born in his amniotic sac, and her daughter...
Retirees say a long goodbye
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
FAITHFUL retirees said their final goodbyes to the shopping centre they have frequented for several decades.
Residents from Fiddlers Green and...
Wave of emotion for the fallen opener
THE wave of emotion that swept across Australia and the cricketing world in the wake of Phillip Hughes’ death flooded into Pakenham and surrounds...
Venning hunting third flag
A shot at a third flag in 12 months.
A Braden Venning-led side is back in the big dance for a shot at a third...
