Neighbours rush in for rescue at house fire
By Bonny Burrows
Witnesses have recounted the moments they doorknocked their Pakenham neighbourhood, dragging pyjama-clad residents from their homes as a roaring fire engulfed a...
Paky house fire
Neighbour Amanda Young said she awoke to two large bangs. She said when she went to investigate the garage was fully...
A minute’s silence so we’ll always remember
Brave men and women who died at war for the country will be honoured in Pakenham this Remembrance Day.
Remembrance Day is held on the...
War memorials set in stone
By Bonny Burrows
The final of the Pakenham RSL’s memorial stones, in honour of Australian service personnel, will be unveiled this Remembrance Day.
The first of...
Eyes light up, but the neighs have it
By Bonny Burrows
McGregor Gardens Aged Care residents were recently joined by some very special four-legged friends.
On Thursday 2 November, Bunyip-based Percheron horses Jet and...
Smiles all round after marathon effort
By Kyra Gillespie
The Beacy Bike Club geared up over the weekend for their inaugural charity ride Around The Other Bay (ATOB), raising thousands of...
Weekend What’s On
Fun at parkrun
Pakenham parkrun is a free weekly timed 5km event for runners of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. The group encourages...
Discovery loses its rugged edge
By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring
When the first Land Rover Discovery was launched in 1989 it was a cross between the tough, almost military, Defender...
Rape charge over Officer incident
A 58-year-old man has been charged over the alleged sexual assault of a woman in Officer in July.
Sexual Crime Squad detectives said the woman...
Fun rules on fright night
By Bonny Burrows
The undead and characters from the darkest of horror films and nightmares came to life this Halloween.
With Halloween festivities taking place across...
Smart start for kinder kids
Local kindergarten kids will have a kick start in interactive learning, thanks to new IT equipment.
The State Government on 27 October announced five Cardinia...
Rain or shine, gift gets Scouts out and about
Local Scouts will no longer have to battle wild weather conditions while attending community events
The Rotary Club of Berwick recently presented the Split Rock...
Special prize for best Christmas lights in Berwick, says Cr Scott...
Some of the main streets in Berwick will sparkle with festive lights and decorations these Holidays as the community is invited to come...
