Pakenham Officer Star News
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Pakenham loses iconic paperboy
The man who simply couldn’t say no to a request for help, Pakenham icon Robbie MacGregor has passed away, leaving a lifetime of stories and…
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Orchids spring at Berwick show
With the sun finally starting to emerge in its spring glory, the Berwick Orchid Show wowed with a gathering of the most elaborate plants from…
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New statistics reveal Cardinia’s crime spike
The latest crime statistics reveal a sharp rise in offending across Cardinia, with almost 10,000 offences recorded in the year to June 2025 — up…
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‘No’ to compensation claim
A Cranbourne North service station has failed in its attempt to be compensated for lost trade during major roadworks, after the Victorian Civil and Administrative…
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‘No more funerals’, pleads association
The South Sudanese Community Association in Victoria (SSCAV) convened two ‘emergency’ meetings to confront recent tragedies and the underlying historical factors that had led to…
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Millions allocated, results in doubt
The deaths of young South Sudanese Australians through stabbings, gun violence, or under suspicious circumstances have left grieving families questioning whether existing programs are making…
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Winning streak continues
Berwick filmmaker Mark Bernard continues to make waves on Australia’s film scene. He first gained national attention in 2022, winning the Very Short Film Festival…
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Millions owed, wait continues for subcontractors
One would assume a breakthrough moment for subcontractors came in August, when an adjudicator ruled the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) must pay the subbies…
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Five arrested after stolen car chase
Five teenagers have been arrested following a lengthy pursuit across the southeastern and eastern suburbs in the early hours of yesterday morning. The chase followed…
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Q&A with Vicki Thornton, program officer at Myli Pakenham Library
What’s the most rewarding part of your day? I love that every day at the library is so different! One day, I will be reading…
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Calls to reduce congestion
Cardinia Shire Council has unanimously backed a motion to address growing traffic and road safety concerns in Officer, following strong community calls for action amid…
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Strongman lifts legacy
Clyde North’s own strongman, Jonathan (Jono) Nelio, has made his mark on the global stage, securing an impressive second-place finish in the Open division at…
