Pakenham Officer Star News
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Deadly year on the roads
Road safety will remain a key focus for Victoria Police in 2026 following another tragic year on the state’s roads. There were 288 lives lost…
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Longwarry store fire ‘suspicious’, renews tobacco war fears
A quiet country town may once again have been pulled into Victoria’s tobacco war after another small business was destroyed in a suspicious incident on…
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Emergency crews tackle “suspicious” car fire
Emergency services responded to a “suspicious” car fire at Pakenham Upper, at around 2pm this afternoon, causing temporary traffic disruptions for motorists. Three CFA units…
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From Cornwall with love
Cornwall is considered one of the most remote and yet beautiful counties in England. And the county’s North Coast with its dramatic cliffscapes, craggy coves,…
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Trailer load of Christmas joy
The Christmas Trailer Raffle, a combined project of the Rotary and the Inner Wheel Clubs of Pakenham has been a great success over the years.…
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Emergency crews tackle car fire
Emergency services responded to a car fire on Gordon Road, Pakenham Upper, at around 2pm this afternoon, causing temporary traffic disruptions for motorists. Three CFA…
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A century of grace
Turning 100 last week, she has lived a life full of unexpected adventures, quiet victories, and lessons that generations still carry forward. In a surprise…
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Publishing her dreams
While most teens are dreaming about the future, Isabella Sumsion is already living hers, publishing a novel while still in Year 9. Gazette journalist Afraa…
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Community tribute to Bondi terror-attack victims
Despite heavy rain, an emotional vigil brought locals together to remember the victims of last week’s Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney. At 6:47 pm,…
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Locals mourn Landcare legend Geoff Lockwood
Landcare lost a titan last week with the passing of Warragul’s Geoff Lockwood, with tributes flowing for his dedication to the local environment. Mr Lockwood…
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Reader’s jolly moments
The holiday spirit is in full swing as the community contributed their best Santa moments, featuring family, friends, and even pets. The submissions showcased creativity,…
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Suspect caught after good Samaritan alerts police
Cardinia Eyewatch reports a 45-year-old man in a stolen car collided with another vehicle in Pakenham earlier this week, injuring a teenage boy who was…
