Pakenham Officer Star News

  • Eid marks cultural pride

    Eid marks cultural pride

    Pakenham resident Rabby Lutfur took centre stage as host of this year’s Eid Reunion Program, held on 22 June at the Glen Waverley Community Centre.…

  • Community raises vital Issues

    Community raises vital Issues

    A total of nine community questions were formally presented and answered at the Cardinia Shire Council meeting on Monday, 16 June 2025, covering key planning,…

  • Finals stretch approaching

    Finals stretch approaching

    The Pakenham Warriors Championship Women made the most of their trip down the eastern-Victorian coast as they routed Warrnambool 38-98 in a defensive clinic. Pakenham…

  • Fusion festival celebrates diversity

    Fusion festival celebrates diversity

    The Cardinia Shire Fusion Festival, held on Friday, 20 June, at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, was a resounding success. Fusion Festival brings together the community…

  • New initiative dedicated to those on the frontlines

    New initiative dedicated to those on the frontlines

    It’s easy to assume that the men and women who dedicate their lives to helping others are invincible, but a new mental health centre in…

  • Welcome back to the winners’ list Cardinia

    Welcome back to the winners’ list Cardinia

    Cardinia Storm had a huge win over Casey Cannons last weekend thanks to three brilliant goals from Adam Welcome. The Storm’s Metro 2 South side…

  • C Grade supreme at Drouin

    C Grade supreme at Drouin

    DROUIN GOLF It was the C Grade golfers that lit up Drouin Golf and Country Club on Saturday with the two best scores for the…

  • Titans Slidin’ for MND

    Titans Slidin’ for MND

    The Berwick Springs Junior Football Club brought the community together in a spectacular show of spirit and generosity on Sunday 22 June, hosting the second…

  • Engineering Her Own Path

    Engineering Her Own Path

    Engineering has taken Cranbourne East’s Deborah Mallari across the world and continues to drive her passion for building a better future. From growing up in…

  • Probus tours newsroom

    Probus tours newsroom

    Members of the Drouin Probus Club were given a behind-the-scenes look at local journalism in action when they toured the Star News Group newsroom last…

  • Rotary cooks up kindness

    Rotary cooks up kindness

    The Rotary Club of Casey hosted a successful community barbecue at Bunnings on Sunday, 22 June. Volunteers served up sausages and drinks to shoppers throughout…

  • 25 arrested during Frankston railway operation

    25 arrested during Frankston railway operation

    A Pakenham man was among 25 people arrested during highly visible operation targeting drugs and anti-social behaviour at Frankston Railway Station on Wednesday. More than…