Pakenham Officer Star News
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New $20M government-backed ‘Made Right Here’ campaign to support Aussie makers and growers
Australian Made Campaign Ltd (AMCL) today unveiled its largest national advertising campaign encouraging Australians to support local manufacturers, job creation and the economy by buying…
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Girl rescued by helicopter after fall at Seven Acre Rock
A teenage girl who fell over 150 metres from Seven Acre Rock in Gembrook was rescued by helicopter on Monday 18 January. The girl was…
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Night sky magic
Melbourne skies were lit up yesterday by a rare sight: the Southern Lights or Aurora Australis. The colorful display was visible across the Hills, Cardinia,…
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Trust is here to help
The PB Ronald Trust may be able to help you financially? Decades after his passing, the tireless community work of PB Ronald is still being…
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Prostate cancer support group looks to new year of help and education
A new group to support those affected by prostate cancer is beginning its first full year and is inviting men who are diagnosed and their…
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Elderly donors accuse banks of exclusion
Elderly community members attempting to donate cash to people affected by Victoria’s bushfires say they were turned away by bank branches, prompting questions about whether…
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2026 Cardinia Shire Australia Day Award winners
Cardinia Shire Council was proud to announce and celebrate the nominees and winners of the 2026 Cardinia Shire Australia Day Awards at a special ceremony…
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Pongal unites community
The Australian Tamil Sangam Inc, with the support of the Cardinia Shire Council, hosted a successful Pongal festival on January 17, 2026, celebrating Tamil culture…
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Warragul man charged, imitation firearms, crossbows and tasers seized
Illicit Firearms Squad detectives have charged a man and seized 55 exhibits including 3D printed firearms, imitation firearms and crossbows as part of an investigation…
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Single mother pleads after tragic fire
A Casey single mother is speaking out after a house fire destroyed her rental home in the early hours of New Year’s Day, leaving her…
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Suspicious fires rage during catastrophic conditions
Suspicious fires have broken out across Melbourne’s south east, prompting emergency services to condemn the behaviour amid extreme, catastrophic conditions and a statewide Total Fire…
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Heroism ends in tragedy: Firefighter loses home
A former Berwick student turned firefighter was among the heroes defending the township of Alexandra, Victoria, as flames threatened the area day and night. Despite…













