Police investigating sexual assault on Pakenham train line
Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a sexual assault on a Pakenham-bound train last year.
Investigators were told a 21-year-old woman was seated on...
Council refuse demolition of near century-old Pakenham home
Cardinia Shire Council has blocked the demolition of an almost century-old house on Main Street, as proposals on heritage sites in the heart of...
Vengeful tenant jailed after arson spree
An evicted tenant who inflicted a series of firebombing attacks against her ex-housemates and landlord has been jailed for at least four years.
Tsai-Wei Hung,...
Drake Place set to reopen as major works complete
Works on Stage 1 of the Pakenham Revitalisation project continue to progress, with major construction almost complete along Drake Place.
From Monday 9 February, Drake...
Two-hour police pursuit ends in jail
A Frankston serial car thief has been jailed for up to 26 months after a perilous, two-hour police pursuit across the South East.
Corey Johnston,...
Two charged after alleged armed home invasion in Narre Warren South
A Doveton man and a Berwick man have been charged following an alleged armed home invasion in Narre Warren South during the early morning...
Looking back through the archives
50 years to 1976
The Governor of Victoria Sir Henry Winneke and Lady Winneke were guests of the Pakenham Racing Club committee for its annual...
“Neglect” leaves Fincks Road unsafe
Frustration is boiling over in Bayles as residents warn that dangerous conditions on Fincks Road are damaging vehicles and putting the community at risk.
In...
Lakeside Scouts’ creative market
Lakeside Scout Group and Papercrafters Garage Sale hosted a lively community event on Saturday, January 31, bringing together over 20 stallholders eager to clear...
Pakenham Station honoured for design innovation
Pakenham Station has been recognised for its functional and aesthetic spaces, receiving 7 prestigious honours at the 2026 Better Future Awards.
In 2024, the new...
Anti-theft gates trigger backlash
A surge in retail crime across Victoria has prompted major retailers to install anti-theft security gates, but the move is drawing growing concern from...
Ramadan Night Markets coming to Casey
After a successful run in Dandenong, the Ramadan night market is now coming to Casey for two special nights in February 2026.
The Bright...
What First-Home Buyers Often Overlook When Preparing for the Property Market
Buying your first home is often framed as a financial milestone, but in practice, it feels more like a crash course under pressure, where...
