Hindu temple seeks permit in Pakenham
A Hindu temple established in Pakenham is looking to remain in the factory facility it currently occupies, despite religious groups having difficulty being permitted...
Lang Lang Rodeo drops alcohol in bid to be more family-friendly
This year’s iconic Lang Lang Rodeo will run as a family-focused event without a bar, with organisers claiming regulations made it too difficult and...
Two-year-old heart warrior now in palliative care as family focuses on final memories
A two-year-old boy who survived cardiac arrest, life support and two open-heart surgeries is now in palliative care after an aggressive liver cancer left...
Urgent care now provided in Pakenham
You can now seek urgent medical assistance closer to home without making an appointment with your GP or sitting in an emergency department, as...
Australia can be a ‘trusted partner’ to prevent drownings in India, local expert says
A local initiative to improve water safety is going global, with a recent workshop aiming to unite knowledge to promote drowning prevention in India.
Last...
Curfews spark a run on ‘cat runs’
Cat curfews are fueling a boom in DIY and custom-built enclosures, says a feline-loving carpenter.
Greg Cole, who volunteers his handyman skills at Australian Animal...
Celebrate International Women’s Day at Cardinia Cultural Centre
The Cardinia Cultural Centre will come alive with storytelling to honour the women who shape and strengthen the community at this year’s International Women’s...
Cause of son’s death revealed
After two months of waiting, a grieving Pakenham mother has received the death certificate confirming the cause of her adopted son’s death.
The document confirms...
Heroes wearing a pink halo
The Pakenham Cricket Club Pink Ladies Day has again sprung to life - this time on the last day of summer - with the...
Aspiring Pakenham Golf Club receives state grant, despite no certainty of course’s future
Pakenham Golf Club, a new organisation looking to take over the still undetermined golf course, has received a state government grant despite no certainty...
Super councils? Ex-mayors weigh in on renewed merger question
Discussion has emerged around amalgamating local government into super councils, with proponents citing the ongoing strain of cost-shifting, while a former local mayor argues...
Cardinia Fun Run raises $21k
The 2026 Cardinia Fun Run/Walk concluded successfully on Sunday, 1 March, at Deep Creek Reserve, drawing strong community participation and raising significant funds.
A total...
Weekend crime crackdown leads to multiple arrests
Five people across Melbourne were arrested as part of Operation Advance last weekend — including two men from Cranbourne.
The two men, both aged...
