Pakenham Officer Star News
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Cockatoo teen wins Young Citizen of the Year
At just 18, Eliza Owen from Cockatoo has already saved lives, rebuilt hope, and inspired a community. Last night, the Cardinia Shire Council recognised her…
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A testimony of hope
Rose’s family escaped South Sudan’s civil war and settled in Ethiopia for safety in refugee camps. In 2000, when she was 6 years old, they…
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Rising star shines
Some talents shine brightest when given room to grow and Soumil Aggarwal is proof. From a simple school project, he’s crafted a film that’s capturing…
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Increasing plastic waste, a burden councils and ratepayers ‘can’t afford to bear’
Even though the state government is boosting plastic recycling capacity in areas such as Pakenham, a new report has found that plastic waste is still…
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Power surge with eight inclusions
The 2026 Vic Country and Metro summer training squads were recently announced and Gippsland Power was the best represented Talent League club with eight players…
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Councils call for Growing Suburbs Fund to be restored
An ongoing push for the State Government to restore the Growing Suburbs Fund which supported tens of millions of dollars in infrastructure projects in Yarra…
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Suspended driver blows 0.177% in Cardinia
On the 25th of January, at approximately 3.15pm, Cardinia Highway Patrol intercepted a 47-year-old woman on in Cardinia. The woman was driving with a suspended…
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Ace Classic joy for Aguiard
Promising talent Enzo Aguiard is hoping dual success in the Ace Classic at Pakenham over the Australia Day weekend will provide the springboard to a…
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La Trobe celebrates local heroes
Australia Day celebrations in La Trobe shone a spotlight on local community heroes, recognising individuals and organisations who have made a real difference across the…
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Thirsty Lions trade blows
In a move designed to beat the worst of the predicted heatwave conditions, all Saturday games were scheduled to commence at 10am rather than the…
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Hunter’s highlights and hits
Pakenham Firsts claimed a clean sweep over Chelsea and an exciting women’s derby produced highlight moments that were being talked about, long after the final…
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Aura Vale Lake toilet conditions spark complaints
As warmer weather approaches Melbourne, Aura Vale Lake in Menzies Creek has seen an increase in visitors, with many raising concerns about the poor condition…
