Burt takes lead
By Tania MartinMARTIN Burt has been the saving grace for Cockatoo’s struggling RSL sub-branch.
He has stepped into the void created following the death of...
Bolts from the blue
PAKENHAM resident Rebecca Rowed captured the eye of the storm last week as lightning and thunder lashed the town. As the rain poured down,...
Written concern
CARDINIA Shire will write to the Municipal Association Victoria and the State Government to express concern towards the present exemption to Planning Permit requirements...
Clean up call for Pakenham- Councillor George Blenkhorn says a lack in council maintenance...
By Melissa MeehanPAKENHAM is not a tidy town, according to Cardinia Shire councillor George Blenkhorn.
In recent weeks, Cr Blenkhorn said he had received...
Basketball death
A MAN in his mid-30s died on Thursday night during a Men’s Basketball game at the Cardinia LiFE Stadium.
At about 7.45pm the player...
Town reflects
By Tania MartinTHOUSANDS lined the streets of Emerald on Sunday to pay tribute to those who never came home from the fields of Gallipoli.
Despite...
What price Pepi’s?
By Tania MartinDespite the elation over finally getting the land in Emerald-Beaconsfield Road, back locals have been left in the dark over its future.
In...
Son of the stench
By Melissa MeehanA LINGERING stench has returned to the streets of Pakenham.
After almost two months of clean odourless air, residents say the stink is...
Common
THE CFA is reminding residents in Cardinia Shire that although the fire danger period is over, common sense must prevail when performing open air...
Business levyBy Jade Lawton
BERWICK Village traders will soon be asked to pay an extra levy on their rates to fund projects and special events in the town....
Family forum to ponder services
By Melissa MeehanTHE NEED for tertiary education options, community funding and child services were on the agenda on Tuesday at a family forum held...
A family is reeling after a graveside gift stolen
Darren and Ashley Reid are devastated after callous thieves stole a gravestone from their friend’s grave site.46267 Picture: Kim Cartmell A PAKENHAM family still...