Battle for Nar Nar Goon’s country soul begins
As Pakenham becomes one of Melbourne’s largest suburbs, a recent survey reveals residents of neighbouring Nar Nar Goon are eager to ensure their rural...
Striding for stroke awareness
One morning, Jennifer from Officer woke up with a migraine, she still went about her day and had lunch with her visiting parents; it...
Pakenham podcast launches
Tipped to provide a new outlet for all things local for residents, the Something Big Pakenham Podcast has launched this week, catapulting local issues...
Community farewells Bob Taylor AM
Bob Taylor AM, a devoted leader and lifelong champion of the Upper Beaconsfield community, has died at the age of 80 after a battle...
Cricket legend Bob Taylor AM honoured
The term legend is thrown about a lot today but how to define somebody’s status isn’t simple. Having participated in cricket as a sport...
The land was destined for a racetrack, but some claim council want to sell...
The Key Lane site in Pakenham South has been embroiled in controversy, with the council dismissing a recent proposal for a major motorsports park...
Old hall could be saved from demo
Cardinia’s historic civic band is the only group that could possibly save the Army Road Hall, but it would take a quick and costly...
Longtime Friend Rob Hansen Pays Tribute to Bob Taylor AM
I first met Bob in 1960. He was known as Scotty at Camberwell High, which we both attended.. He was the boy from...
Camera club exhibition to open soon
Lots of activity is happening at the Pakenham Camera Club in the lead up to their annual exhibition.
The Pakenham Camera Club was fortunate to...
Main Street revamp to begin
After decades of demands, disagreements and promises addressed by numerous councillors present and past, the revamp of Main Street is finally underway.
On Monday’s council...
Reservoir fire outbreak
A grassfire broke out at Cardinia Reservoir, with smoke visible from surrounding communities and major roads on September 16.
Emergency crews were called to the...
Reserve transformation ahead
Cardinia Shire Council unanimously approved the final Upper Beaconsfield Reserve Master Plan at its September 15 meeting, setting the stage for a 10-year program...
’Compensation’ builds tension
Traders say they have “nowhere left to turn” after Cardinia Shire and Casey Council refused to offer compensation, calling it a pattern of “neglect”...
