Pakenham Officer Star News

  • Probians get the scoop

    Probians get the scoop

    The Probus Club of Pakenham Central got an inside look into a busy news organisation during a visit to Star News Group’s Pakenham office on…

  • Foxes trio among V/Line Cup squad

    Foxes trio among V/Line Cup squad

    Powerhouse junior girls program Narre North Foxes had three girls make Dandenong Stingrays 2025 V/Line Cup squad. Tiffany Boswell, Sienna Roden and Isabella Krause will…

  • Sweet redemption for Magpies

    Sweet redemption for Magpies

    Feelings of hurt, frustration and disappointment drove Narre Warren’s Under-19 side to a premiership this season, successfully achieving redemption on last year’s heartbreaking finals exit.…

  • Locals keep Cardinia Creek clean

    Locals keep Cardinia Creek clean

    Friends of Cardinia Creek held a clean-up day to free the area from weeds and rubbish on Sunday 14 September. It was a perfect day…

  • High tea to support refugees

    High tea to support refugees

    Locals gathered recently to have a luxurious high tea for a greater cause of supporting refugees. Casey Cardinia for Refugees, a group of local volunteers…

  • Civic band honours the late Lyn Stephenson

    Civic band honours the late Lyn Stephenson

    The Cardinia Civic Concert Band’s recent performance was a bittersweet moment marked by an exciting guest, while many paid tribute to the late Lyn Stephenson.…

  • Exploring local biodiversity

    Exploring local biodiversity

    Cardinia Shire Council marked Biodiversity Month with a guided bushwalk at RJ Chambers Flora and Fauna Reserve in Pakenham Upper on Sunday, 21 September. Attendees…

  • Captain Kirk tastes success on windy old day at Kooweerup

    Captain Kirk tastes success on windy old day at Kooweerup

    The South West Gippsland Midweek Bowling Group continues to grow in popularity with 50 keen bowlers making their way to Kooweerup for the weekly challenge.…

  • How Boho’s preparation paid off

    How Boho’s preparation paid off

    Ahead of a high-risk fire season across much of Victoria, CFA is highlighting the example of community preparation in Boho earlier this year as a…

  • Wage Inspectorate Victoria to inspect child employment compliance these school holidays

    Wage Inspectorate Victoria to inspect child employment compliance these school holidays

    Wage Inspectorate Victoria (WIV) will be conducting inspections across hospitality venues, such as restaurants, cafés and fast-food businesses these school holidays to ensure compliance with…

  • Magic on air

    Magic on air

    Students from across Victoria took to the stage at John Cain Arena on Saturday for the Victorian State Schools Spectacular, ‘On Air,’ delivering a dazzling…

  • Kooweerup’s star cowgirl ready to be crowned Rodeo Queen

    Kooweerup’s star cowgirl ready to be crowned Rodeo Queen

    Kooweerup has its very own rodeo queen who is ready to compete on the biggest stage, where she could be crowned the country’s top cowgirl.…