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...
Flag keeps flag doggone flying
By Jade LawtonTHEY say cats have nine lives – but five-year-old bloodhound bitch Flag could give any cat a run for its money.
Last...
Cool-climate clues
THE genes that enable some lucernes to adapt to freezing temperatures could also help them endure dry spells, according to new Dairy Australia backed...
Shine time
By Jade LawtonIF anyone knows anything about Women Making It Work, it would have to be Cranbourne North businesswoman Jutta Klipsch.
Jutta started her business,...
Weekend dry boosts market quality
THE weather was better over the weekend and this was conducive to yarding cattle.
This saw numbers return to the levels of two weeks...
Oval green
By Justin RobertsonTHE Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League (MPNFL) has decided the Edwin Flack Reserve is in good enough condition to host this year’s...
Pathway from the Streets
Retired gang members Mar and Moses Riek know firsthand how trapped life on the streets can feel, where escape seems impossible. In a heartfelt...
