Pakenham Officer Star News
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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Council paves way for Parklands
Cardinia Shire Council is backing the future Cardinia Creek Regional Parklands by agreeing to give up a small piece of land in Beaconsfield. At the…
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RSL future hangs by a thread
The Kooweerup RSL’s long-running push to secure land for a Soldiers Memorial Museum has taken a step forward but questions remain over when, where, and…
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Modular saves housing crisis
As Australia’s ambitious housing targets slip further out of reach, Pakenham-based modular builder Grove has made a decisive move to help close the gap, shifting…
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Plenty to celebrate at Cockatoo CFA
Cockatoo Fire Brigade celebrated their renovated fire station and new command vehicle which will further boost their ability to protect their community. Deputy Chief Officer…
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Triple car crash
Pakenham experienced a busy late afternoon on Tuesday, 29 July, with three separate vehicle collisions reported at approximately 4pm in different locations across the town.…
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Snapchat, tantrums and tears
Recently, a post in a local Berwick community forum broke our hearts. A concerned father of a Year 9 girl asked for help: his daughter,…
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Zeunert’s rapid rise
Pakenham teenager Mitch Zeunert continued his meteoric rise on Saturday night in Pakenham’s do-or-die finals win. A development player with very limited Big V experience…
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Classy Cleland deserving winner of David Blake Medal
Cardinia Waters Bowls Club recently set the new bowls season in motion with its Annual General Meeting held on Monday afternoon followed by its Trophy…
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Captain Kaleb stands tall
Pakenham Warriors coach Braden Venning has poured praise on the leadership of Kaleb Beveridge, whose first quarter helped seal a do-or-die win on Saturday night.…
