Racing takes off
By Melissa MeehanAND they’re off…
The Pakenham Racing Club has been given the green light to redevelop its current site in Racecourse Road, Pakenham,...
Crash injures child
Left: Police, firefighters and paramedics were called out to a crash in Berwick on Friday morning where a 21-year-old lost control of his car...
Students told to give their all
16: Champion of the Beacon Foundation at Pakenham Secondary College, Jack Micthell. 53275By Jade LawtonPAKENHAM Secondary College students committed to a future in full-time...
Poet Elliot has gift for words
Elliot Perez upstaged poets of all ages to receive an encouragement award at the Bryan Kelleher Literary Awards.By Elisa ScartonELLIOT Perez has only just...
Testing time for Emma’s Faith
By Emma SunEMMA Booth had wanted to ride horses for as long as she could remember. The 19-year-old started riding at the age of...
Salon approved
PAKENHAM will see a new appointment only beauty salon open in town after Cardinia Shire councillors approved a planning permit for the business.
The new...
Approval for units estate
- Melissa MeehanFIFTY four units will be built in Lyrebird Avenue, Pakenham, after a planning permit was approved by the council.
The permit was approved...
Chick flick set to click
- Melissa MeehanIT SEEMED to fit the bill. A love story – check. Drew Barrymore – check.
Nothing too dramatic – check. A love story...
Sadly, no Goon
WHAT’S in a name?
As the State Government gave the green light for the sale of the Pakenham racecourse, the same question remains on everyone’s...
Seniors hold quiet meet for members
THE Berwick Senior Citizens held a quiet meeting this week although the “good old members” were present in force, and enjoyed a good day....
Kids taste cup fever
By Elisa ScartonSTUDENTS at Pakenham Springs Primary School got more than they bargained for recently, when they had a visit from 1992 Melbourne Cup...
Billy puffs to a record
By Elisa ScartonPUFFING Billy Railway steamed into the history books this month, giving a ride to its nine millionth passenger.
Liam Guilliver, 5, was the...