Pakenham Officer Star News

  • Work from home could be legislated

    Work from home could be legislated

    Premier Jacinta Allan has announced the state government will introduce legislation to protect the ability of an employee to work from home. Under this proposed…

  • Curious bathroom habits

    Curious bathroom habits

    Behind the nation’s bathroom doors lurk a whole range of quirky oral habits millions of Australians may want to keep a secret. But laid bare…

  • More bus connections

    More bus connections

    The state government is extending route 928 Berwick – Pakenham via Cardinia Road and increasing service frequency. From 24 August, Route 928 will get an…

  • Cyclist injured in crash

    Cyclist injured in crash

    A man in his 60s was injured in a collision between a vehicle and a bicycle at the corner of Shearwater Drive and Lakeside Boulevard…

  • Funding to help tackle weeds

    Funding to help tackle weeds

    Crucial weed removal along Cardinia Creek has received government funding, which will help protect local plants and species. Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos announced $1.7…

  • Helping bandicoots bounce back

    Helping bandicoots bounce back

    There is much work being done to protect Cardinia Shire’s most iconic animal, the southern brown bandicoot, and local volunteers can make a significant impact.…

  • Quarries to be inspected

    Quarries to be inspected

    After a successful series of inspections across the state, Resources Victoria will be out in force again during August, this time inspecting quarries throughout Bass…

  • Turn up the heat

    Turn up the heat

    A petition calling on Cardinia Shire Council to raise the temperature of the changerooms and 25-metre pool at Cardinia Life has been formally accepted, following…

  • Community questions golf course, lights and cultural centre

    Community questions golf course, lights and cultural centre

    A number of community questions were submitted to Cardinia Shire Council at the July 21 meeting. In regard to the changing of streetlighting in Beaconsfield,…

  • Expecting? Prepare to Pay

    Expecting? Prepare to Pay

    Expectant mothers and healthcare providers have slammed the removal of bulk billing for pregnancy ultrasounds, but the federal government insists no changes have been made.…

  • Cracks in the driving system

    Cracks in the driving system

    In the midst of renewed calls for stricter rules on older drivers following a fatal crash involving a 91-year-old in Wantirna South, local road safety…

  • Discover Hobbies, Volunteering and More

    Discover Hobbies, Volunteering and More

    While many people are often defined by their jobs, it’s the passions and volunteer work they pursue in their spare time that truly reveal who…