Pakenham Officer Star News

  • Inspiring the next generation of illustrators

    Inspiring the next generation of illustrators

    Emerald Library had an incredible visit from an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator on Thursday 21 August to help celebrate Book Week. Nicky Johnston…

  • Meth-car horror

    Meth-car horror

    A Berwick young mother expecting her second child in October says she has been left “distressed, dismissed, and unsupported” after insurance giant Suncorp refused to…

  • Book week with author Danyal Diallo

    Book week with author Danyal Diallo

    1. What is your biggest accomplishment that you are most proud of? Earlier this year, I published my first book titled Rising From The Rooftop:…

  • Pakenham Library celebrates Book Week

    Pakenham Library celebrates Book Week

    Wicked to whimsy, Pakenham Library celebrated their favourite characters to mark this year’s Book Week. Staff and residents dressed up on Tuesday for Book Week…

  • Permit still undetermined despite Costco Pakenham expected in 2027

    Permit still undetermined despite Costco Pakenham expected in 2027

    Excitement is brewing as Costco expect its Pakenham warehouse to be open in 2027, but hopes remain reserved as an approved permit is still far…

  • Lions seek revenge as Pakenham reacquaint with Blues

    Lions seek revenge as Pakenham reacquaint with Blues

    Pakenham has no time to rue Saturday’s round-18 performance with the Lions set to line up against Seville again in this week’s qualifying final. Pakenham…

  • Grant recipients announced

    Grant recipients announced

    Cardinia Shire Council have announced the recipients of the 2025/26 Wellbeing Support and Community Capital Works Grants. Council have granted funding to 69 community groups…

  • Book Week with author Kelly Wilson

    Book Week with author Kelly Wilson

    1. What book are you currently reading, and what drew you to it?  I’m currently reading 3 books. I’ve always got more than one on…

  • Fergie honoured for 25 years

    Fergie honoured for 25 years

    A dedicated community volunteer has been honoured for his time recently in Emerald, as he continues to tend the gardens and gravesides at the local…

  • AgriFutures unleashed

    AgriFutures unleashed

    The 2025 AgriFutures Stakeholder Summit was the largest and most ambitious yet, tripling in scale and relocating to Canberra for a week of powerful connection…

  • Slippery slope ends for Eels

    Slippery slope ends for Eels

    A competitive but non-productive second half of the season has continued for the Pakenham Rugby League Club after the Eels ended their 2025 campaign with…

  • Finals entrée for Pakenham

    Finals entrée for Pakenham

    Finals are now the focus for the Pakenham Pumas after a compelling last round of the season saw wins to B2 and C2 and A2…