Tag: News
Nurturing Pakenham’s artistic flair
PRECEDE: It was only later in life that Pakenham’s Jillian Ronald rediscovered her love for art and expression; she didn’t know at the time...
Parliament unites with Vulin
Divisions, factions and debates were dissolved for a moment in Parliament as all stood united with Pakenham’s own MP Emma Vulin and legend Neale...
Story behind the name
The six proposed names for Cardinia's latest suburb in Pakenham East are enriched by a history stretching over a hundred years celebrating pioneering local...
Mum’s day out at Gumbuya World
Mothers from across the South East were the focus of celebrations over the weekend at Gumbuya World, with a brunch and a koala experience...
Drouin park plan open to consultation
Drouin residents are encouraged to have their say on the Draft Master Plan for upgrades to Alex Goudie Native Park by having your say...
Award winning, community focused
IGA Cockatoo is not only award winning but is helping create jobs locally while giving back to the wider community.
After recently winning Victoria’s Medium...
Pathways for aspiring councillors
Cardinia residents who wish to make a difference and represent their local community are encouraged to consider running as a candidate in the upcoming...
Hope for family-violence prevention service
Post the State Budget, a South-East support service has renewed hope that funding for its family-violence prevention program will continue.
Wellsprings for Women’s...
New school making progress
A new primary school, which is expected to be open by term 1 in 2025, is taking shape along Thewlis Road in Pakenham.
Works on...
Victim’s daughter gives evidence in murder trial
The daughter of a woman allegedly murdered by an airline pilot while camping has spoken about her mother’s loving relationship of 14 years with...
Man trapped by machinery in Gembrook
A man in his 60s has been airlifted in a serious condition after being trapped in machinery in Gembrook on Tuesday 14 May.
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New social rooms ready to go
Dignitaries and special guests came together to officially open the new Social Rooms at the Officer Recreation Reserve last Friday night 10 May.
This...
Buddhist monk taken into custody after guilty verdicts
The head monk of a Keysborough Buddhist temple has been remanded into custody after a jury convicted him of 17 child sexual abuse charges.
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