Pakenham Officer Star News

  • Santa snaps return

    Santa snaps return

    The festive season has arrived at the Tynong CFA, and the brigade is spreading holiday cheer with free Santa Photos and sausage sizzle at the…

  • Sued over drowning

    Sued over drowning

    Melbourne Water and Cardinia Shire Council are being sued by the parents of a boy who drowned in Officer last year, claiming the government authorities…

  • Stepping up against a global crisis

    Stepping up against a global crisis

    Dressed in bright orange, residents, councillors, community groups, and Victoria Police filled Lakeside Lake, waving posters and releasing balloons into the evening breeze to demand…

  • Pakenham still unbeaten with routing of Southern Peninsula

    Pakenham still unbeaten with routing of Southern Peninsula

    The Cal McNiff show keeps on rolling as the superstar dominated against Southern Peninsula in round eight of the Country Basketball League. McNiff used his…

  • Bears out of the woods

    Bears out of the woods

    Berwick remains undefeated after five rounds in the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) Turf 1 competition after the Bears took the six points from Dandenong…

  • Join Inner Wheel tonight in campaign against gender-based violence

    Join Inner Wheel tonight in campaign against gender-based violence

    The Inner Wheel Club of Pakenham, along with all other Inner Wheel Clubs throughout the world and many other concerned groups, will be recognising the…

  • Hussey turns back the clock

    Hussey turns back the clock

    B GRADE The great Tom Hussey has still got it! One of the great players of the last 15 years in WGCA/CCCA cricket showcased his…

  • Council unites to call for Meningococcal B Vaccine following teen’s death

    Council unites to call for Meningococcal B Vaccine following teen’s death

    Cardinia Shire Council has unanimously passed a motion calling on the Victorian Government to fund the meningococcal B vaccine and reinstate the PRIME immunisation program,…

  • Biggest ever day at Garfield

    Biggest ever day at Garfield

    GARFIELD GOLF Garfield’s biggest ever Saturday field of 174 players took part in the opening round of the 2025 Club Championships; played in fine and…

  • Great day for Grizzly Lions

    Great day for Grizzly Lions

    PAKENHAM BOWLS Pakenham One (Div 1) were bayside against Beaumaris 1 on Saturday where they got away to a promising start to hold an early…

  • Victims of car thefts refused access to insurance cover

    Victims of car thefts refused access to insurance cover

    Victims of car theft are increasingly finding themselves penalised by insurers, with policy renewals refused or premiums hiked. Criminologists say it highlights systemic practices that…

  • Art shines light on domestic violence

    Art shines light on domestic violence

    The White Ribbon Art Gallery is inviting the community to a special fundraising dinner on Friday, 5 December 2025, at the Emerald Hills Hub, kicking…