New exciting year ahead for Rotary
The Rotary Club of Pakenham came together in late June to both celebrate its dedicated members and introduce their new committee for the coming...
Vapes go behind the chemist counter
New vaping reforms are in place across Australia in a crackdown purporting to safeguard young people, but has left a Pakenham pharmacist seeking clarity...
Bunyip unites for cancer support
The Bunyip community has dug deep in support of the Bunyip Biggest Morning Tea event.
Held at the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club (VVMC) Gippsland Chapter...
Operation Kickstand targets rising motorcyclist toll
Victoria Police has announced a road blitz on motorcycle safety following a spike in rider deaths.
There have been 35 motorcyclist fatalities this year -...
On the Soapbox
Many of you would be aware by now that I was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in April, and I thought I...
‘Disappointing’ delays plague Officer businesses
Store owners across Officer have been forced to undertake drastic measures to cope with dwindling customer numbers due to ongoing disruptions as a part...
Crime prevention teams in place
Victoria Police have launched new teams across a number of areas, including Cardinia and Casey, towards stopping further offending and providing support pathways which...
No mix up of Porters, AFL says
The AFL has declared the mistaken claim that ex-Hawthorn player Michael Porter had died had nothing to do with fellow ex-Hawthorn player Rob Porter...
Pakenham Show ambassador, one of best in State
Congratulations are in order for Tiffany Maestrale, who was runner up for best Junior Ambassador in the State hailing Pakenham's own show.
Tiffany is the...
Pakenham man to face trial over child sexual abuse allegations
Pakenham man Nicholas O’Shea will be going to trial in the Country Court after pleading not guilty to 28 charges that include multiple child...
McGregor Road closures in place
As part of the Pakenham Roads Upgrade project, the southbound lanes of McGregor Road closed will be closed to late September.
McGregor Road will be...
Tax reforms in place
As the next financial year starts, the State Government has announced the payroll tax-free threshold had been lifted from $700,000 to $900,000, then to...
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Reeling from horror hit
Keely-Shaye Sanders, a 20-year-old woman from Beaconsfield, called her mother from Woolworths to check if she needed anything.
Later, when Lisa’s husband arrived home...
