Alleged speeding crash ends on Gazette office embankment
Passers-by intervened as an alleged speeding car came to grief outside the Pakenham Gazette’s office just after 4pm on Friday 9 January.
Witnesses said...
Southeast firefighters join forces to battle major blaze in North
Victoria is battling major blazes as catastrophic fire danger spreads across multiple districts, prompting southeast brigades to assist.
Hundreds of firefighters are currently battling fires...
Crews tackling grassfire at Manks Road
Emergency services are responding to a grass fire at Manks Road, Kooweerup.
According to VicEmergency, the fire is under control with 10 vehicles responding.
Authorities state...
Thompsons Road intersection closes for upgrade
The intersection of Thompsons Road and Berwick-Cranbourne Road in Clyde North will close in all directions from 7pm Monday 12 January until mid-February, while...
Looking back through the Gazette archives…
50 years to 1976
Charles Kellock of Pakenham made a most unusual find – a silver fourpence dated 1842. The circumstances of the find were...
Year in review: Casey Local Law controversy
It was a rocky start to 2025 for the Casey Council, as the first monthly meeting brought with it confused and upset locals —...
Springvale seniors set to fundraise for Monash Children’s Hospital
The Springvale Italian Senior Citizens Club is set to fundraise for the Monash Children’s Hospital this year.
As part of their annual October fundraising event,...
Sudan-born man charged over 42 alleged migration and bail offences
A Sudan-born man was expected to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court after being charged with more than 42 alleged migration and bail offences.
The AFP charged...
Stay safe from heat stroke
As locals prepare for back-to-back days of soaring temperatures, Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are sharing tips to help stay safe and beat the heat.
High...
Make way for giant loads
Drivers travelling between Melbourne and Gippsland are warned of traffic disruptions over several nights in January, as two 55-metre-long loads make their way from...
Prolonged heatwave warnings
A prolonged heatwave warning is sent out by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), sparking fire dangers.
Melbourne weather is forecasted to reach 43C by 6pm...
Official charged
Detectives from Taskforce Hawk have charged a man as part of an investigation into allegedly falsified documents.
A 34-year-old Officer man, who is a current...
Alleged speeding crash ends on Gazette office embankment
Passers-by intervened as an alleged speeding car came to grief outside the Pakenham Gazette’s office just after 4pm on Friday 9 January.
Witnesses said...
