Tag: News
Volunteer astronomers capture fireball
A clear image of a fireball was captured on camera by volunteers at Mount Burnett Observatory (MBO) recently as several of the meteors made...
7500 family-violence charges in South East blitz
Almost 2700 arrests of family violence offenders and 7500-plus charges laid during a police blitz in the South East so far in 2024.
The...
Feds praise GSEM roadmap
The South East’s “critical” manufacturing sector was “key” to the Government’s ‘A Future Made in Australia’ plan, Federal Skills Minister Brendan O’Connor told a...
Clyde Road Upgrade takes first steps
Works to protect the APA gas pipeline underneath Kangan Drive and Clyde Road have been completed as part of the Clyde Road Upgrade.
The next...
Big funding for tiny towns
The Lang Lang community has received a $50,000 commitment towards community engagement for its public art project as part of the State Government's Tiny...
Natural gas leak in Pakenham
Residents near Ryan Road and Dore Road were advised to be aware of a natural gas leak on Wednesday 3 July.
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV)...
A new era for Rotary in the South East
Eighty clubs across the East and South East districts of Melbourne and into the Mornington Peninsula have come together in Pakenham over the weekend...
Mt Burnett vollies capture the moment a bright object crosses the night sky
Bright objects across the winter sky were picked up by the Mount Burnett Observatory on their all-sky camera and volunteers were happy to report...
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 -...