Pakenham Officer Star News

  • Racecourse Road back open

    Racecourse Road back open

    After more than two months of closure, Racecourse Road has reopened, with works still ongoing to upgrade the major route through Pakenham. On Thursday, 18…

  • Suspicious house fire in Clyde North

    Suspicious house fire in Clyde North

    Detectives from the Arson and Explosives Squad are investigating following a suspicious house fire in Clyde North. Emergency services responded to reports of the fire…

  • Pumas overpower Pirates

    Pumas overpower Pirates

    PREMIER FIRSTS Pakenham Pumas Premier 2 Firsts produced a commanding all-round performance on Thursday night, pulling away from Preston Pirates to secure an impressive 12–6…

  • Christmas tree in all its holiday glory

    Christmas tree in all its holiday glory

    The festive season has once again lit up the community, and this year residents truly outdid themselves. Homes across the area came alive with twinkling…

  • Funding boost  for Berwick Mechanics’ Institute & Free Library

    Funding boost for Berwick Mechanics’ Institute & Free Library

    In May 2025, the Minister for Local Government, Nick Staikos M.P., announced a funding package of $9,000 for each of the eleven remaining Mechanics’ Institute…

  • A weekend of celebration at the new Pakenham Chapel

    A weekend of celebration at the new Pakenham Chapel

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held two special community events over the weekend to mark the opening and dedication of its new…

  • Building Storm hits Officer

    Building Storm hits Officer

    Melbourne Storm’s connection with the local community continued to grow on Saturday with Victoria’s NRL heroes heading to Comely Banks Recreation Reserve in Officer for…

  • Lions lose noisy nail-biter

    Lions lose noisy nail-biter

    PAKENHAM BOWLS The first of the reverse rounds of the 2025/26 pennant season produced two very close games under the Paky Dome on Saturday. Pakenham…

  • Be enraged but not misguided

    Be enraged but not misguided

    People are right to be shocked by the events at Bondi Beach last Sunday evening. They are right to be appalled at the vicious attack…

  • Yabbies hold off Seagulls

    Yabbies hold off Seagulls

    Pakenham Upper/Toomuc made a statement by handing Tooradin its first loss of the season in round seven of the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association A Grade…

  • ‘Heinous’ and ‘horrific’, community reacts to Bondi terror attack

    ‘Heinous’ and ‘horrific’, community reacts to Bondi terror attack

    People across many cultures and faiths have condemned the Bondi terror attack against the Jewish community, which has resulted in the death of 16 people.…

  • Building approvals concern

    Building approvals concern

    Cardinia Shire Council, at its Monday night meeting, will hear from Westernport Ward councillor Trudi Paton, who has lodged a notice of motion to communicate…