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...
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...
Yakkerboo still unites the community 40 years on
PRECEDE
Former Shire of Pakenham CEO Ray Canobie came up with the concept of the Yakkerboo Festival more than four decades ago. This edited extract...
