Looking back through the archives
50 years to 1976
A well-earned tribute as paid to secretary Len Marshall of the Pakenham Urban Fire Brigade, when as guest of honour at...
Stolen vehicle collision results in teenage passenger airlifted, driver yet to located after fleeing...
A teenager has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after a road incident involving a stolen vehicle in Pakenham.
Emergency services were called...
House fire in Silver Gum Estate
Firefighters have brought a house fire under control in Silver Gum Estate in Pakenham.
At 9.37am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) supported by CFA responded to...
Berwick Show shines again
Excitement swept across the South East as the Berwick Show returned to Akoonah Park for its 177th year, delivering a vibrant celebration of agriculture,...
Bunyip Rodeo rides again
Many flocked to the Bunyip Rodeo over the weekend, with the annual event providing another thrilling show.
Held at the Bunyip Recreation Reserve on Saturday,...
Firefighter save Cardinia minutes from disaster
Cardinia Shire was “minutes away” from facing a fast-moving bushfire spreading into its hills communities before volunteer firefighters saved the day.
At its 16 February...
Paddling 2400km for a cause
Local adventurer Tony Trek will embark on a solo 2400km paddle down the Murray River to raise awareness and funds for the mental health...
Clyde North safety breaches lead to $700k fine
Construction works in Clyde North have been in the spotlight after roofing company Proform Roofing (Vic) Pty Ltd was fined $700,000 over multiple workplace...
Clyde Road bridge extension underway in largest construction phase yet
Taking to the skies, the Clyde Road Upgrade has begun lifting bridge beams as crews have commenced the biggest phase of construction on the...
‘Un-Australian’: Community leaders condemn ‘no good Muslims’ speech
South East leaders have condemned recent public remarks by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, suggesting there are “no good Muslims."
"Such statements are harmful and...
Grieving mother criticises detectives after son’s death
A grieving Pakenham mother says police investigative interviews were not handled in a trauma-informed way, adding further distress to an already “broken” family and...
Family’s race against time
A Pakenham family is living day-by-day after their two-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare and terminal genetic disorder.
Clark Rofe cannot sit, stand, roll,...
Fits the bill: $1.4 million in debt relief at Springvale
The relief was palpable, as hundreds were unshackled of $1.4 million of debts and bill stresses at a record-breaking Bring Your Bills event at...
