Pakenham SES awards Life Membership to legends
Three long-serving volunteers from the Pakenham unit of Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) have been awarded Unit Life Membership, recognising decades of service to...
Suspicious house fire in Clyde North
Detectives from the Arson and Explosives Squad are investigating following a suspicious house fire in Clyde North.
Emergency services responded to reports of the fire...
Rates cap set at 2.75%
Council rates will be capped at 2.75 per cent for the coming year by the State Government, in line with the Essential Services Commission...
‘We are all here to serve,’ Crugnale disputes council frustrations
Bass MP Jordan Crugnale has questioned Cardinia Shire’s frustrations over its share of funding for Crown land, saying "we are all here to serve"...
Pakenham Station wins sustainability award
Pakenham Station has been recognised for its bold design and striking elevated rail bridge as part of the Victorian Premier’s Design Award.
Built as part...
Sporting initiative by young local takes off
Play it Forward Vic was first initiated by 13-year-old Casey local, Charlotte, after a family trip to Fiji in 2024.
With the help of...
Reader’s jolly moments
The holiday spirit is in full swing as the community contributed their best Santa moments, featuring family, friends, and even pets. The submissions...
Community tribute to Bondi terror-attack victims
Despite heavy rain, an emotional vigil brought locals together to remember the victims of last week’s Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney.
At 6:47 pm,...
Missing toddler rescued by teen heroes
Berwick’s Bethany Copeland and her husband “just lived every parent’s worst nightmare.”
On the morning of December 18, her husband got up early to go...
Life without social media: Young voices speak out
Australia’s ban on social media for anyone under 16 came into effect recently and the road has already proven bumpier than expected.
Hundreds of...
Locals mourn Landcare legend Geoff Lockwood
Landcare lost a titan last week with the passing of Warragul’s Geoff Lockwood, with tributes flowing for his dedication to the local environment.
Mr Lockwood...
Free travel for young Vics
More than one million young Victorians will benefit from free public transport from 1 January with the new youth myki now available to purchase...
Festive racing spectacle
Pakenham Racing Club came alive on Saturday, 13 December, as thousands of racegoers gathered for the highly anticipated Ladbrokes Pakenham Cup Day. The event...
