Pakenham Officer Star News

  • 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…

  • Shivers then sun at Garfield

    Shivers then sun at Garfield

    GARFIELD GOLF The shortest day of the year provided a freezing cold start for golfers at Garfield Golf Club on Saturday with a stableford event…

  • Railway Hotel secures gig funding

    Railway Hotel secures gig funding

    Pakenham’s Railway Hotel will be the local spot for live music after receiving funding to promote live entertainment. The state government’s Creative Victoria released their…

  • Celebrate pets and support Gembrook Wildlife Shelter

    Celebrate pets and support Gembrook Wildlife Shelter

    For Emerald photographer Michelle, there’s nothing more rewarding than capturing the bond between people and their pets. Now, for the third year in a row,…

  • 80 years strong in Toomuc

    80 years strong in Toomuc

    Toomuc Fire Brigade recently gathered to celebrate their 80 years of service to the community and acknowledge the dedication of some of their long-serving members.…

  • Parliamentary defence as charity rallies for support

    Parliamentary defence as charity rallies for support

    Discussions around Narre Warren-based charity, BK2Basics, have reached Victoria’s parliament, as Discussions around BK2Basics have reached parliament, as the charity rallies the support of the…

  • Big Morning Tea funds raised for cancer

    Big Morning Tea funds raised for cancer

    Oakgrove Community Centre in Narre Warren South saw the local community come together for Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea event. Held on Wednesday, 18 June,…

  • Casey Council criticised for 3 per cent rates rise

    Casey Council criticised for 3 per cent rates rise

    As Casey Council officially increased the general rates by 3 per cent for next year, residents say they are disappointed and describe it as a…

  • Police investigate road rage incident

    Police investigate road rage incident

    Police are investigating a road rage incident that occurred at the intersection of Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd and Princes Highway, Beaconsfield at 12:30pm on Friday 6 June.…

  • Speeder caught over the limit

    Speeder caught over the limit

    Members of the Pakenham Police Station were operating a laser on Healesville-Kooweerup Road in Pakenham when they detected a Toyota Camry travelling at 118km in…