Impressive Pumas paddle past Ducks
In a not ideal scenario, the Pakenham Pumas took on the Ducks from Mordialloc in perfect conditions for the Ducks on a rain-swept Saturday...
Jorja the Triple Zero Hero
Pakenham’s Jorja Gardiner is a brave inspiration to all, being named a Triple Zero Hero for swiftly calling paramedics after her mother faced a...
Terrific Toner in a tricky spot
Sam Toner’s brilliant form for Narre Warren has resulted in an unwanted dilemma for the football club ahead of the Outer East Football Netball...
Cr Ryan to run for third term
Councillor Carol Ryan will be looking to achieve her third term on Cardinia Shire Council, announcing she will be running for re-election this October.
The...
Eight teens arrested in Officer
Police, including Operation Trinity units, have arrested eight teenagers after the pursuit of an allegedly stolen vehicle which ended in Officer.
Police caught sight of...
’Nightmare’ roadworks slow down business
For Pakenham residents, the talk about how to get around town quickly and easily has reached fever point with the recent closure of McGregor...
Locals remember legendary coach James Dore
Locals are remembering football player and coach James Thomas Dore (1948-2024), a legendary leader respected across the football world and mentor for many from...
Wilson a home-grown talent
When Keefer Wilson was 11, his dad built him and sister Aaliyah a skate ramp in the backyard.
And not just any old skate...
A life dedicated to local sport
Raymond John ’Ashes’ O’Connor
1 July 1945 - 9 July 2024
The name of ’Ashes’ O’Connor has been a key part of the Pakenham Football Club...
AFL legend visits Beaconsfield
Footy royalty graced the Pink Hill Hotel in Beaconsfield last Friday, with Geelong and Gold Coast great Gary Ablett Jr visiting for a special...
SEMMA slams training cuts
A South East manufacturers group has labelled State funding cuts to 22 private training organisations as “senseless”.
The State Government argues that the affected registered...
Jackson family gather to celebrate birthday milestones
Speak of Pakenham and you cannot help but include the Jackson family.
Not only were they part of the business community up to the 1950s...
McDermott, Mac and Mullett
MARCUS: Well boys, funny story. Driving into Pakenham this morning I stopped at the Cardinia Road/Princes Highway intersection and saw a kangaroo dodge the...
