Treasures on display
The 19th annual Pakenham Antique and Collectables Fair returned for 2024, attracting enthusiasts and collectors from across the region.
Organised by the Rotary Club...
‘Devoid of moral qualms’: fatal hit-run driver jailed
Less than three weeks after leaving a cyclist to die in Hampton Park, Peter Koutsogiannakis caused another dangerous crash.
Driving a stolen Mazda on January...
Police charge two Pakenham boys after alleged armed robberies
Police have charged four teenage boys following a string of alleged armed robberies across a number of Melbourne suburbs on Monday 22 July.
Members of...
A system to support the most vulnerable
As a board member of the Cardinia Foundation and the manager of Sustained Quality Care, Pakenham's Abiola Ajetomobi has witnessed firsthand the profound impact...
Check your enrolment details
The Victorian Electoral Commission have urged eligible residents and ratepayers to check they are enrolled to vote for the upcoming local council elections by...
Young woman’s death being treated as non suspicious
After extensive searching since late week a young woman from Pakenham named Peta has been found deceased.
The 28 year old was found dead...
Violence against paramedics and emergency call takers is unacceptable
Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging Victorians to treat paramedics and call takers with respect when they see them at an emergency incident or in...
$2 million grants To improve child wellbeing and safety
The Victorian Government is supporting key organisations in the education, health and family sectors to keep Victorian children safe through the Child Information Sharing...
Farewell but not forever for Vanille
Husband and wife Pascal and Martine are looking forward to taking a break from Vanille Bistro after almost two decades operating in Pakenham, before...
Cardinia residents impacted by EPA data breach
Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria’s external contact centre was hacked with thousands of customers’ information stolen, including those of Cardinia residents who reported odour...
Trees sown for climate-change insights
An “innovative” study is underway to determine how native plants respond to climate change in Greater Dandenong and Melbourne's East.
Federation University researcher and plant...
Changing over the Inner Wheel committee
The Inner Wheel Club of Pakenham has welcomed in its new committee for the 2024-25 year ahead.
On Sunday 14 July, club members gathered at...