POLICE are investigating why a wheelie bin in suburban Pakenham exploded on Sunday.
The garbage bin out the front of a house in Brooke Court exploded at 12.30am.
Police are unsure of the cause of the explosion, which left rubbish strewn across the road and the wheelie bin damaged.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Cardinia CIU on 5945 2500.