Long painful wait
By Melissa MeehanOFFICER resident Lorraine Pigram had never called an ambulance before.
That was until, weakened by an infection, she collapsed and fell off the...
Lighter cattle force down yard
THERE was an unexpected easing in prices at Baw Baw Livestock Exchange, Warragul, last Wednesday as lighter conditioned cattle represented a larger proportion of...
Health winfrom Wish act
By Emily BrownePAKENHAM residents will take part in the national Pushups for Charity, raising much needed funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The nationwide event, which...
Libs back Officer
By Jade LawtonOFFICER businesses now have bipartisan support after the Liberal National Coalition this week promised it would not approve any road that destroyed...
Weather not to blame as members hit sick list
IT seems that the weather is not to blame for a lack of members attending Berwick Senior Citizens.
There were several new members reported...
All’s Oak-ay
By Melissa MeehanAS the sun came out, so did the crowds for Pakenham Oaks Day last week.
A 5000 strong crowd enjoyed the sunshine...
Wombat havoc
The driver of this truck was trapped for 90 minutes after colliding with a van on Westernport Road, Heath Hill, on Wednesday. By Jade...
Pony springs into life
SPRING has sprung. This Shetland pony foal was born last week at the Bessie Creek Pony Stud, and snapped at just two days old...
Like this lucky Barber
KYLIE Barber is the lucky winner of the Pakenham Gazette and Pakenham Racing Club’s “Like this” competition. Ms Barber simply took a photo with...
Racy thieves invade homes
POLICE are investigating a string of burglaries which took place in Pakenham last Thursday.
While many residents were enjoying the festivities of the Pakenham...
Teen challenge
By Casey NeillA LOCAL sporting legend and a 19-year-old are the latest candidates to join the race for the marginal seat of Gembrook.
They will...
Chan turns to kung foolery
- Melissa MeehanI AM sad to say it, but Jackie Chan has officially sold out.
Known for his high-powered, kung fu-inspired comedies, The Spy...
30 disability homes ‘at risk’ in South East
Thousands of people with complex disabilities are at risk of eviction from group homes that may close due to a looming funding crisis, say...
