Pakenham Officer Star News

  • Two arrested after foot chase

    Two arrested after foot chase

    Police arrested two Pakenham men in two stolen Subarus after a foot chase in Longwarry on Wednesday 4 June. Officers observed the first Subaru parked…

  • Council calls for funding to prevent shortfall in kinder

    Council calls for funding to prevent shortfall in kinder

    One of the state government’s landmark reforms, the rollout of free kinder, continues to be welcomed by councils across the state, but one question remains…

  • Hope rises in ovens

    Hope rises in ovens

    Bakeries across Australia are joining forces to support vital brain cancer research, inspired by the diagnosis of a much-loved Berwick bakery owner. Tonie Dalton, co-owner…

  • Baking brings $67K hope

    Baking brings $67K hope

    What began as a family’s personal heartbreak has transformed into a movement of national generosity, with Baking for Brain Cancer raising more than $67,000 and…

  • The fight continues amid heartbreaking setback

    The fight continues amid heartbreaking setback

    With the nationwide Baking for Brain Cancer fundraiser set to take place this Saturday, the campaign’s driving force—Berwick’s much-loved Tonie Dalton—has again captured hearts as…

  • Principal powers questioned

    Principal powers questioned

    Victorian school principals will soon have new powers to suspend or expel students for harmful behaviour outside the school gate — including online incidents. Announced…

  • Survivor honoured

    Survivor honoured

    PRECEDE This King’s Birthday isn’t just an honour but vindication for Pakenham’s Colin Tidball, who spent his life not only serving but, at times, challenging…

  • The conscience of Warragul

    The conscience of Warragul

    A teacher, priest, historian and storyteller of Gippsland once called the “conscience of Warragul”, Reverend Canon Dr James Connelly has received a more than deserved…

  • Young Veterans founder Christopher May honoured with prestigious OAM

    Young Veterans founder Christopher May honoured with prestigious OAM

    Emerald resident, Chris May has been honoured with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his outstanding commitment to the veteran and emergency…

  • Power couple honoured

    Power couple honoured

    They’re not just partners in life, but partners in service. Beaconsfield’s power couple, Ann and Graeme Taylor, have both received a Medal of the Order…

  • Hibbins-Hargreaves the star as 12 locals take the field for Vic Country

    Hibbins-Hargreaves the star as 12 locals take the field for Vic Country

    Dandenong Stingrays co-captain Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves and top Gippsland prospect Willem Duursma were the stars of the show for Vic Country in its first game of…

  • Teacher allegedly carjacked at knifepoint

    Teacher allegedly carjacked at knifepoint

    Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a teenager following an alleged carjacking at Berwick College on 29 April. It is understood the teenager, who…