PAKENHAM | OFFICER
Home News

News

Jim Parkes Reserve upgrades open

In the heart of the Beaconsfield commercial district, the beloved Jim Parkes Reserve has now been revitalised and is officially open for all to...

First Bell To Ring At Six New Schools In The Education State

Pakenham's latest school Kuyim Primary has opened its doors welcoming many excited local kids to their first day. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben...

MP calls out State Government for cut to Gembrook education provider

Formerly Gembrook’s largest employer, Halls Outdoor Education, has received a $200k cut in funding from the State Government that they say will mean fewer...

No jail for predatory teacher

A former primary school teacher from Pakenham who pleaded guilty to the sexual assault and grooming of children has avoided jail time and will...

Woman struck in hit-run

Police are investigating after a woman was struck by a vehicle in Pakenham on 31 January. It is believed the woman was crossing at the...

Grassfire under control

CFA responded to an intense grass and scrub fire earlier today in Pakenham South. Crews arrived to find a grassfire in a paddock on Kooweerup...

Trees posing serious risk

A group of neighbours in Pakenham are urging the council to remove or trim hazardous trees and branches that have been falling onto properties...

Boy is ready to run

A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD boy who is determined the beat his record time will compete in his 50th community-led ParkRun event this Saturday. Hudson Alonso’s run around...

Admired Mama leads by example

Once there was a Mama who was grappling through the challenges of life. Now, she has become a beacon of hope for hundreds of...

A lifelong fascination with pigeons

Dr Colin Walker of Pearcedale has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List. The...

Desperate bid for safety

Local cyclists are calling for motorist and local authorities to help change the culture of road safety. Pakenham resident and sales manager of Trek...

SEMMA attacks $10K wage ‘band-aid’

A new $10,000 wage bonus to home-building apprentices has been slammed as a “band-aid” approach by a peak manufacturing body in the South East....

Latest

Locked in Lions loom large

PAKENHAM BOWLS All four weekend sides recorded wins on Friday/Saturday and are now locked into the top four and are guaranteed a spot in the...