Pakenham Officer Star News

  • Book Week with author Kelly Wilson

    Book Week with author Kelly Wilson

    1. What book are you currently reading, and what drew you to it?  I’m currently reading 3 books. I’ve always got more than one on…

  • Fergie honoured for 25 years

    Fergie honoured for 25 years

    A dedicated community volunteer has been honoured for his time recently in Emerald, as he continues to tend the gardens and gravesides at the local…

  • AgriFutures unleashed

    AgriFutures unleashed

    The 2025 AgriFutures Stakeholder Summit was the largest and most ambitious yet, tripling in scale and relocating to Canberra for a week of powerful connection…

  • Slippery slope ends for Eels

    Slippery slope ends for Eels

    A competitive but non-productive second half of the season has continued for the Pakenham Rugby League Club after the Eels ended their 2025 campaign with…

  • Finals entrée for Pakenham

    Finals entrée for Pakenham

    Finals are now the focus for the Pakenham Pumas after a compelling last round of the season saw wins to B2 and C2 and A2…

  • Self-defence laws remain “weak”

    Self-defence laws remain “weak”

    Victims say their security and peace of mind have been shaken after Parliament refused to review self-defence laws, despite rising crime in Casey and Cardinia.…

  • Repairs begin at Cardinia Life

    Repairs begin at Cardinia Life

    Cardinia Shire Council has confirmed repairs are underway at Cardinia Life following ongoing community complaints about cold pool water and changeroom temperatures. Concerns about the…

  • Dog attacks increase

    Dog attacks increase

    The number of dog attacks has more than doubled across Cardinia Shire since before the pandemic, as revealed by the council’s new pet management policy.…

  • Road strike under review

    Road strike under review

    Emerald resident and wildlife rescuer Leanne Sultana has welcomed a major step forward in the fight against the escalating wildlife roadstrike crisis along Wellington Road,…

  • Rays go two from two

    Rays go two from two

    Dandenong Stingrays first-round AFL Draft prospect Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves has provided a striking reminder of his talent with his most complete performance of the season. Hibbins-Hargreaves…

  • Bowlers strike gold on a perfect winter’s day at Kooweerup

    Bowlers strike gold on a perfect winter’s day at Kooweerup

    The South West Gippsland Midweek Bowling Group once again struck gold with the weather conditions on Thursday with 38 members heading to Kooweerup to take…

  • Double Gippsland win

    Double Gippsland win

    Lily Milner and Brooke Kelly inspired Gippsland to a 5.18(48) to 4.5(29) victory over Sandringham at Shepley Oval on Saturday morning. Milner continued her purple…