Tag: News
Pakenham loses devoted supporter
Pakenham lost one of its most devoted residents with the passing of Thelma Young who is remembered as a tireless worker.
Ms Young died...
‘Honest and committed man’, remembering Ian Bell
The community is remembering the contribution of a local stalwart after the recent passing of Ian Bell.
Mr Bell died at the age of 71...
A true Pakenham pioneer
Meryl Annette Waterhouse (née Nilsson)
12/09/1946 - 04/07/2024
Much of what modern Pakenham is now would not exist in the same way without Meryl Waterhouse, as...
Ex-mayor booted from council meeting
This week’s council meeting was mayor versus mayor as Bill Ronald was kicked out of council chambers by Cardinia Shire Mayor Jack Kowarzik instigated...
$10k of tools stolen
Remar Renovations was devastated after almost $10k worth of tools was stolen from their work ute recently.
A wide range of tools, which are vital...
Social bikie group riding high
The roar of motorbikes could be heard down Princes Highway in Pakenham on Saturday 13 July, as part of a Redback Riders Social Motorcycle...
Land for endangered species left to reduce by 18 percent
Concerns have emerged over Cardinia’s native habitat and endangered species after an audit revealed almost 20 percent of designated local conservation area has been...
Farewell but not forever for Vanille
Husband and wife Pascal and Martine are looking forward to taking a break from Vanille Bistro after almost two decades operating in Pakenham, before...
Trees sown for climate-change insights
An “innovative” study is underway to determine how native plants respond to climate change in Greater Dandenong and Melbourne's East.
Federation University researcher and plant...
‘If necessary, terminate’, premier calls for construction union agreements to be reviewed
Major worksites are on notice as the State Government calls for review and ‘if necessary’ termination of workplace agreements with one of the most...
Crafting delights in Garfield
If you are a local creative, love knitting or need a good activity to just chat over then look no further than Garfield Uniting...
Horror road toll
Victoria Police is issuing an urgent road safety warning to all motorists following a horror period on Victorian roads.
Eight lives have been lost since...
Bargains at Patties Christmas sale
Bargains at Patties Christmas Carpark Sale, Saturday, 13 December.
Patties Food Group has always prioritised people and its community first, from local school fundraisers to...
