“One of three in the world”: 20-Year-old with rare cancer gene forced to seek...
At just 20 years old, Beaconsfield’s Bella Grambau has already faced cancer twice, undergone major surgeries and navigated a medical journey so rare that...
Filmmaker’s fourth win inspires all
Berwick filmmaker Mark Bernard has added a fourth major accolade to his growing list, winning Best Animation at the 2026 Red Poppy Film Festival...
Pakenham medicare urgent care clinic delivering for local community
Since opening on 16 December 2025, the Pakenham Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has been delivering for residents of Pakenham.
Located at 17 John Street Pakenham,...
Access free and confidential financial advice at Bring Your Bills Day 2026
Following an overwhelmingly successful event in 2025, South East Community Links (SECL) is bringing its Bring Your Bills Day back to Pakenham this year.
Held...
Mum struck by stolen car in a hit-and-run outside school
What should have been a routine school pick-up turned into a nightmare for a single mother after a stolen car struck her in a...
Labor MP calls to reinstate critical growth area fund
Calls to reinstate a fund for growth areas such as Pakenham and Officer have been backed by a Labor MP, who says councils on...
Pakenham East new name set for Supreme Court review
The naming of Pakenham East by Cardinia Shire Council will be reviewed by a Supreme Court judge, with a former councillor maintaining allegations that...
Council defies state government to reject new development approved under new planning laws
The council has defied the state government’s new planning laws to reject a housing development in Beaconsfield, with many councillors swayed by an impassioned...
Largest controversial council spend ever: $32M for IT system upgrade
Cardinia Shire Council has approved a budget of $32 million for an overhaul of its internal enterprise systems, marking the “biggest capital spend” in...
‘Not a defect’, says builder after homeowner’s dispute
A Berwick homeowner says a simple garage clean-up at his $550,000 townhouse has exposed a design issue, but the builder insists it is not...
Heartless thieves strike Aged Care
“Heartless thieves” have crossed the line in a country town, targeting an employee’s car while she cared for elderly residents during her night shift...
Pakenham Show excites in 115th year
It was another stellar year for the Pakenham Show, with friendly competition, rides and wonderful displays.
The 115th Parklea Pakenham Agricultural and Horticultural Show was...
“One of three in the world”: 20-Year-old with rare cancer gene...
At just 20 years old, Beaconsfield’s Bella Grambau has already faced cancer twice, undergone major surgeries and navigated a medical journey so rare that...
