Pakenham Officer Star News

  • Safety vs independence

    Safety vs independence

    A recent tragic crash has ignited a heated debate across Casey and Cardinia Shire about the safety of elderly drivers and whether stronger measures are…

  • Gippsland experiences surge in respiratory diseases

    Gippsland experiences surge in respiratory diseases

    Gippslanders are being urged to protect themselves and their loved ones against flu and RSV, as the region is experiencing a surge in case numbers…

  • Embankment woes continues

    Embankment woes continues

    After 20 years of frustration, driving instructor Leanne Calder continues her fight with the Department of Transport and Planning over the neglected embankment opposite 725…

  • Drumming for the missing

    Drumming for the missing

    A 12-hour drumming event will take place in Pakenham next month as part of Missing Persons Week 2025, aiming to raise awareness and funds for…

  • Tackling e-waste as a community

    Tackling e-waste as a community

    The community is invited to experience ‘Spark: Illuminating Stories of E-waste’ –an innovative exhibition exploring the impacts of incorrectly disposed e-waste (any item with a…

  • Help shape Onsite Wastewater Management Plan

    Help shape Onsite Wastewater Management Plan

    Cardinia Shire Council is developing a new Onsite Wastewater Management Plan. The Onsite Wastewater Management Plan helps to protect health and environment by ensuring onsite…

  • “Young Harry“ takes the helm at 99

    “Young Harry“ takes the helm at 99

    The Rotary Club of Bunyip-Garfield has welcomed centenarian president affectionately known as “Young Harry.” Harry van den Broek was appointed president of the Rotary Club…

  • Kangaroos make it two in a row as Officer gets past Rovers

    Kangaroos make it two in a row as Officer gets past Rovers

    Officer hopped to back-to-back victories as the Kangaroos pieced together another four-quarter effort to handle business against Mount Evelyn in round 13 of the Outer…

  • School holiday fun

    School holiday fun

    Families gathered at Beaconsfield Upper Recreation Reserve for a fun-filled day hosted by the Cardinia Leisure Street Team during the school holidays on July 11.…

  • Tackling battery waste

    Tackling battery waste

    Acting Minister for Environment Gayle Tierney has announced $1.7 million in funding through the Circular Economy Hazardous Waste Fund – Round 4 to improve access…

  • Winter Holiday Crafts

    Winter Holiday Crafts

    Families and shoppers embraced the winter spirit with hands-on fun at Arena Shopping Centre’s Winter Holiday Crafts on Sunday July 13. The free gathering invited…

  • Collins all class at Garfield

    Collins all class at Garfield

    GARFIELD GOLF Sam Collins was the undisputed star of the 146 players that turned out for Saturday’s second round of the Cox Cup at the…