Pakenham Officer Star News

  • Predators and Cheers the last two standing

    Predators and Cheers the last two standing

    Grand finalists in the South West Gippsland Dart League have been decided after Cheers scored a nail-biting 8-6 victory over Just Social in the preliminary…

  • Winning ways for Bray on an ideal day at Corinella

    Winning ways for Bray on an ideal day at Corinella

    The greens were buzzing at Corinella Bowls Club as 52 members of the South West Gippsland Midweek Bowling Group gathered for another round of friendly…

  • Funds for Landcare Grants

    Funds for Landcare Grants

    Melbourne Water has delivered over half a million dollars to support Landcare groups and networks restoring, enhancing and protecting the local environment. In the 2025…

  • Five key tips for silage this season

    Five key tips for silage this season

    Capitalising on the spring surplus will be critical on farms this year. While some things are out of our control, focusing on key factors will…

  • Emerald student wins ceramic award at Melbourne Show

    Emerald student wins ceramic award at Melbourne Show

    Emerald Primary School student Jack Watson has taken out first place in the ceramics section at this year’s Royal Melbourne Show, impressing judges with his…

  • Kids sent into ‘voluntary exile’

    Kids sent into ‘voluntary exile’

    Some parents of African descent are sending their children to boarding schools in Uganda, Sudan, Kenya, Egypt, Rwanda in an attempt to keep them safe…

  • Exhibition honours Hills seniors

    Exhibition honours Hills seniors

    Long-time Emerald resident and photographer, Paul Bianco is shining a spotlight on the power, presence, and contribution of older community members in his latest exhibition…

  • Door knocking campaign launches soon to help residents register their pets

    Door knocking campaign launches soon to help residents register their pets

    From Friday 10 October, licensed Regi-Check ambassadors will be visiting households to educate pet owners on the importance and benefits of registering their pets. Trained and…

  • When the army came to Pakenham, new book celebrates local stories

    When the army came to Pakenham, new book celebrates local stories

    Many may know the Salvation Army today through their numerous op shops, but behind that lies a rich history that has impacted countless lives for…

  • Clock ticking on car parks

    Clock ticking on car parks

    Casey Council is introducing new timed parking restrictions at the Casey Complex, following the alleged undersupply of car parks at the neighbouring Cranbourne Community Hospital.…

  • Dinner is served!

    Dinner is served!

    Living and Learning Inc, in Pakenham have been successful in obtaining a large grant from the Andrews Foundation to develop and operate a community kitchen,…

  • Land ’affordable’ in Cardinia, Casey

    Land ’affordable’ in Cardinia, Casey

    Cardinia and Casey council areas have been described as offering buyers the chance to purchase land at ’relatively affordable prices’ according to a national property…