Love is in the air
Well-known local couple Jamie and Jen McKenna celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at the Cardinia Club in Pakenham on Saturday.
They...
FWO blitz on migrant employees’ workplaces
Authorities have targeted employers of migrant workers in a series of snap inspections in the South East.
The Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force...
More retail on the way for Pakenham
More retailers are heading for Pakenham with a new development at 8 Portobello Road set to feature Repco, Pillow Talk and Fernwood Fitness.
The centre,...
Gaps in the family-violence system
Wellsprings for Women is raising the alarm over growing challenges faced by migrant and refugee women experiencing family violence across the South East.
Over the...
Missing camper located after 9-day search
A camper lost for more than a week has been located alive after lighting a fire to draw the attention of searchers in remove...
Long ride to awareness
On Sunday, 12 October, veteran and passionate motorcyclist Andy Holman, along with 29 other riders, departed from Officer to join hundreds of others in...
Photography club comp results to be revealed
Photography enthusiasts are invited to join the reveal of the best local snaps.
The next meeting of the Pakenham Camera Club will be held on...
Unwanted eyes above Casey
Casey residents are reporting “unknown drones” hovering over their private properties, sparking concerns about privacy, safety, and the potential misuse of drone technology. Many...
Streets band together: new app puts safety at your fingertips
After hearing countless stories of break-ins and local residents feeling unsafe in their own homes, Chelsea man Stuart Mason decided to do something about...
Woolcraft Day success
The Victorian Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders Association of Australia held its annual Woolcraft Day at Pakenham Hall on Sunday, 10 October. The event...
About Town: Lovely gesture gaffe, assailed by wind and it’s Kow-Ar-Zik
It’s the thought that counts
A La Trobe constituent was pleased to receive a card from Federal MP Jason Wood on a recent milestone birthday.
The...
Looking Back: Mr Narre Warren North, miracle baby and epic half century
30 years to 1995
The man they call Mr Narre Warren North, Bob Street, this week became a life member of the Narre Warren North...

















