Emerald’s Jessica Brown named Australia’s Pharmacy Assistant of the Year
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has named Jessica Brown from Emerald Village Pharmacy in Melbourne, Victoria, as its 2025 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year...
Scope reopens Pakenham Social Connections
Scope has proudly reopened its newly renovated Social Connections site at Henry Street, Pakenham, unveiling a modern, inclusive space designed to support people with...
Older residents and multicultural communities most vulnerable amid drownings spike
Drownings across Australia have increased by a fourth compared to the last decade’s average, putting into relief the most vulnerable of the community, as...
Youth building futures
A site makeover in Pakenham is giving disadvantaged and disabled youth a chance to gain hands-on trade experience, as DuluxTrade and ColourPro team up...
Truckie fined for menacing ‘bullet’ tweet to PM
A truckie who tweeted to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that “you need a bullet, I can do it in person” has been convicted and...
Six alleged home invaders arrested after police pursuit
Six men and youths from the South East have been arrested after an aggravated home invasion and police pursuit across several suburbs.
A man and...
Community cut off
Beaconsfield residents are raising alarms about ongoing flooding issues linked to the recent Level Crossing Removal project.
Local resident Jacqueline expressed frustration, saying the area...
Station on edge
Concerned Beaconsfield residents are calling for immediate action to fix their deteriorating train station, warning that its crumbling condition poses a serious safety risk.
A...
60 years, still strong
Gary and Diane King (nee Stephens) are celebrating an incredible milestone this year, marking 60 years of marriage.
The long-time residents and community stalwarts...
Lifelong commitment to education
Sam Wright’s journey from the quiet tracks of Maryknoll to the leadership team of one of Australia’s largest Catholic secondary schools is a story...
Ensure a legacy this Include a Charity Week
One of the most significant actions you make in your life is for after you are gone, ensuring a legacy by bequeathing gifts to...
Senior Citizens celebrates 58th birthday
On 27 August, members of Pakenham Senior Citizens Club enjoyed a soup and roll lunch before cutting the 58th birthday cake for the club.
They...
Promising signs for Pumas
PREMIER FIRSTS
There was no shortage of excitement at Pakenham Baseball Club on Saturday as the Pakenham Pumas Premier 2 Firsts went down swinging in...
