Pakenham Officer Star News
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Applications for council capital grants to open
Stage 1 Project Proposal applications for the 2026/2027 Community Capital Works Grants (CCWG) program will open on Tuesday, 30 September 2025. The CCWG program is…
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Hundreds of dog incidents
The City of Casey is sharpening its focus on preventing dog attacks, after new figures revealed the municipality continues to record hundreds of incidents each…
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Spring firewood collection season opens
Victorians will be able to collect firewood for domestic use when collection areas reopen for spring on Monday September 1. Firewood collection is only allowed…
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Spectacular students
Hitting the big stage isn’t an issue for two Berwick high schoolers, as they gear themselves up in preparation for the Victorian State Schools Spectacular…
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Intersection action demand
Clyde North locals say they’ve had enough of the crashes at the Pattersons Road and Tuckers Road intersection, claiming that Casey Council is dragging its…
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Be asthma-ready this spring
The arrival of spring means warmer weather and more time outdoors, but for many Victorians, it also brings an increased risk of asthma. Ambulance Victoria…
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Safe space for Casey youth
On Friday nights in Lyndhurst, when many young people might otherwise be left to wander the streets or scroll endlessly at home, a group gathers…
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Civic band tribute concert for the late Lyn Stephenson
The Cardinia Civic Concert Band is thrilled to announce a very special upcoming concert featuring acclaimed Australian actor John Wood as guest artist. This highly…
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Racism triggers local alarm
Councils in Melbourne’s outer east have moved a step closer to defending reconciliation and cultural inclusion, following far-right rallies, a violent clash at a Melbourne…
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Main Street heritage changing hands
Historic Main Street properties are changing hands as one of the oldest houses on Pakenham is currently for sale, while the new owners of the…
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Cardinia appoints new CEO
Cardinia Shire Council has a new CEO, James Collins, who said he will bring his almost two decades of experience with councils to lead “real…
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Pakenham coach to depart
For the first time in Pakenham United’s history both the seniors and reserves sides finished in the top four of their respective competitions his year.…