Pakenham Officer Star News

  • Finding belonging in a hive

    Finding belonging in a hive

    Alice Lin crouched beside a small hive in her backyard, the soft hum of bees filling the air as she carefully checked the frames. She…

  • Cougars pounce on day one

    Cougars pounce on day one

    Clyde is in the box seat to get back on the winner’s list with the Cougars in a commanding position against Officer on day one…

  • Christmas lights up

    Christmas lights up

    Locals sent in images of their impressive Christmas lights. Read more

  • Festive season begins

    Festive season begins

    The Berwick Artists Society wrapped up a vibrant year of creativity with a lively Christmas party on Saturday, 6 December, bringing members together to celebrate…

  • Compelled by love, youth raise funds

    Compelled by love, youth raise funds

    Ending the year with some good cheer and kindness, a group of young Rotarians from Emerald have raised funds for an international charity, showing dedication…

  • Waters rise to the challenge

    Waters rise to the challenge

    CARDINIA WATERS BOWLS Mixed results were the order of the day for the two Cardinia Waters midweek pennant teams with Side One just hanging on…

  • Coffee grounds in our infrastructure

    Coffee grounds in our infrastructure

    RMIT researchers are advancing new ways to cut the carbon footprint of infrastructure by turning everyday organic waste into useful construction materials. A life-cycle analysis…

  • Cuddly critters arrive for Christmas

    Cuddly critters arrive for Christmas

    Cuddly critters have arrived just in time for Christmas, thanks to the efforts of Pakenham Purls member Michele Ashworth. On Thursday 4 December, Michele donated…

  • As Pakenham is revamped, remember to shop local

    As Pakenham is revamped, remember to shop local

    The council is reminding residents to shop local this Christmas as construction of Stage 1 of Pakenham Revitalisation is set to pause in order to…

  • $13 million machete amnesty ends

    $13 million machete amnesty ends

    The controversial $13 million machete amnesty has ended, with authorities warning anyone caught with the banned weapon could face up to two years imprisonment or…

  • Tragic plea before parliament

    Tragic plea before parliament

    More than 37,000 signatures demanding the Meningococcal B vaccine be made free were delivered to Victoria Parliament on Wednesday morning by the mother, schoolmates, and…

  • Child safety breaches ends Funtastic Gymnastics

    Child safety breaches ends Funtastic Gymnastics

    Child safety allegations against a part-owner have prompted the abrupt closure of the popular Funtastic Gymnastics in Berwick, with the governing body continuing its urgent…