‘Simple fix’ to pool plea
By Bonny Burrows
It was sold as a retirement home with “resort style” facilities, but residents of Pakenham’s Main Street Village aren’t lounging around the...
Bollywood and more at show
By Rebecca Skilton
Having found few opportunities to immerse herself within Indian culture throughout the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne, mother of two, Aanchal Meshram...
Footy tames violent men
Former AFL footballer and Marngrook Footy Show panelist, Alan Thorpe, is one of the driving forces behind Dardi Munwurro, an Indigenous organisation that runs...
Holi hues marked by love
By Bonny Burrows
A colourful festival of love united community members from all walks of life.
About 250 people of all ages and backgrounds came together...
Vital icons help rotate Show wheel
By Rebecca Skilton
After joining the Parklea Pakenham Show four years ago, the Pakenham Library and Pakenham Living and Learning Centre have become vital elements...
Numbers fall as demand rises
A fall in numbers for last week’s Wednesday fat sale saw some very good vealers sold to top at 390 cents per kilogram.
Demand remained...
Gippsland named after Governor Gipps
A milestone passed by that Gippslanders would have been unaware even existed.
Keen historian Susan Webster from Agribusiness Gippsland sent a note out last week...
To what lengths thirsty thieves go
By Bonny Burrows
An estimated $400 worth of soft drink was stolen from Pakenham’s IYU Recreation Reserve.
It is alleged overnight on 25 and 26 February...
Dairy farmers call for fair go against imports
Victorian dairy farmers are demanding major retailers show proof they support local products following explosive reports that supermarkets are now selling imported cheese as...
Cops scouting for members at Show
By Bonny Burrows
Local police will up their presence at Saturday’s Pakenham Show while also joining in on the festivities.
Among the rides and stalls at...
Romance in full bloom
The Gazette has reported on thousands of romances over its 107- year-history - engagements, weddings, anniversaries and the like.
But it rarely starts one.
So management...
Pakenham driver set for tunnel opening
The Metro Tunnel is set to open in less than two weeks and Pakenham’s Mark Godden is set to be among the first drivers...
