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...
Big win for firefighters
Despite ongoing funding tensions between the CFA and the State Government, the Bayles community has rallied behind its volunteer firefighters, successfully reaching the fundraising...
Subdivision pleas blocked by Government
After more than a decade of petitioning, Pakenham’s landowners say they are still being ignored, despite the Minister for Planning weighing in on their...
Young players stars chase American dream
A group of local young basketball players is set to take their skills international, with a life-changing educational trip to the United States planned...
Series of car thefts at Fountain Gate Shopping Centre sparks concern
Fountain Gate Shopping Centre has been a hotspot for a string of car thefts over the last few months with many shoppers are now...
Three accused of $24m drug smuggling attempt
Three men from Melbourne's South East have been accused of allegedly trying to smuggle drugs with a street value of more than $24 million...
Grieving parents bridge the gap
When Lauren and Peter welcomed their daughter Matilda into the world on November 26 2024, she was already gone.
Stillborn at 24 weeks’ gestation, Matilda...
Opposition inquiry call rejected after peak-hour train disruption
The State Opposition has called for a formal inquiry into Tuesday 3 February rail network disruption, where peak-hour disruption left thousands of Cranbourne and...
