Aged care call out
By DANIELLE GALVIN
A FORMER Cardinia Shire Councillor is calling on the Pakenham shire offices to be turned into an aged care facility.
In a letter...
Murder most foul
By DANIELLE GALVIN
A PAKENHAM man may provide some clues in the hunt for Kylie Blackwood’s killer.
The resident who lives on Balmoral Way and did...
La Trobe swingers come out
By NICOLE WILLIAMS
The fight is on for the seat of La Trobe with Liberal candidate Jason Wood launching his campaign in Beaconsfield on Saturday.
Opposition...
Alexandra’s international relations
By NICOLE WILLIAMS
WHEN Alexandra Brkljacic first visited Cambodia as a 15-year-old, she had no idea how the trip would change her life.
Four years later,...
Back on his home beat
By DANIELLE GALVIN
CARDINIA’S top cop is returning to his roots.
Graham Higginbotham is the new Acting Inspector at Pakenham Police Station but he won’t need...
Rent through roof
By NICOLE WILLIAMS
HIGH rent in High Street is putting added pressure on businesses renting office or retail space.
President of the Berwick Village Chamber of...
Murder mars town
By DANIELLE GALVIN
IF there was a moment in time when Pakenham lost its innocence, it was last Thursday afternoon.
Those are the words from real...
Homicide squad probes Pakenham woman’s death
By DANIELLE GALVIN and NICOLE WILLIAMS
A PAKENHAM mother of three was found dead in her home in a 'gruesome’ scene on Thursday afternoon.
The body...
Political football with education
By NICOLE WILLIAMS
PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd again called on Premier Denis Napthine to sign up to the Better School plan during a visit to...
Walking unaided
By NICOLE WILLIAMS
FOR SEVEN years of Bailey’s life, no one thought he would be able to walk unassisted. But after 16 surgeries, he is...
Scouts work for heritage badge
By DANIELLE GALVIN
THE fight to have the Pakenham Scout Hall heritage listed has "gained legs" following a letter of support from Cardinia Shire Council.
In...
Region can write own future
By NICOLE WILLIAMS
PREMIER Denis Napthine was presented with a locally made pen following his visit to Berwick last week, and guests encouraged him to...
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...
