Pakenham Officer Star News

  • New Rotary leaders step up

    New Rotary leaders step up

    The Rotary Club of Pakenham came together on 1 July, to celebrate leadership, service, and the promise of a new chapter at their annual Changeover…

  • Family and community mourn icon

    Family and community mourn icon

    A family and community have been left devastated by the tragic loss of beloved local Lyn Stephenson OAM. Locals are paying tribute to the community…

  • Financial relief day sees record turnout

    Financial relief day sees record turnout

    Bring Your Bills day at Pakenham saw a record turnout of people seeking help in these times of hardship. Around 400 people attended the event…

  • Referee shortage leads to nil all draw

    Referee shortage leads to nil all draw

    Pakenham Eels and Casey Warriors faced an extraordinary moment on the weekend as they prepared for their local NRL Victoria Men’s Second Grade local derby…

  • Person sent to hospital after collision damages light pole

    Person sent to hospital after collision damages light pole

    A collision on Monday saw a car smash into a light pole with one person being sent to hospital. The multi-vehicle incident occurred around 11am…

  • Officer fire under investigation

    Officer fire under investigation

    CFA responded to a structure fire about 8.05am Monday 30 June on Peck Road in Officer. CFA had six units on scene supported by FRV.…

  • Council expands contracts as Shire grows

    Council expands contracts as Shire grows

    Cardinia Shire Council has agreed to expand its contracts for mowing and landscaping across the shire as new housing developments continue to add more parks,…

  • Clean up for classy Keysers

    Clean up for classy Keysers

    GARFIELD GOLF Garfield’s poor course water storage was one of the main beneficiaries of a huge dump of rain throughout Wednesday which was very well…

  • Stories come alive

    Stories come alive

    The Cardinia Cultural Centre recently hosted a magical musical puppet show based on The Wobbly Wallaby and The Absolute Bandicoot, captivating children and families with…

  • Mid-year ball returns

    Mid-year ball returns

    Cocktail dresses, sharp suits and plenty of sparkle filled the Railway Hotel in Pakenham on Saturday 28 June, as the Gembrook Cockatoo Football Netball Club…

  • Park safety works underway

    Park safety works underway

    Cardinia Shire Council has commenced safety works at Officer District Park, where a dangerous drop-off in the main car park has sparked community concern. A…

  • Access and adequacy questioned on drought relief

    Access and adequacy questioned on drought relief

    The state government continues to implement support for farmers amidst one of the driest years in recent memory, but not only is its adequacy being…