Toomuc Creek resembles bubble-bath
By Rowan Forster
A Pakenham waterway was awash with thick white foam on Thursday, resembling a bubble-bath.
Toomuc Creek, from the Princess Highway...
Pipeline hits a hurdle
By Rowan Forster
A 1295 signature strong petition has been tabled in parliament, opposing the proposed pipeline slated to run through Pakenham.
Introduced...
‘Playing politics’ with kids’ safety
By Rowan Forster
The State Government has been accused of “playing politics” with the safety of Gembrook Primary School pupils, refusing to replace...
Doves look to the future
By Nick Creely
There’s no hiding from the fact that Doveton has lost almost an entire team of senior players in what has been a...
Art that stimulates the senses
By Kyra Gillespie
Emerald Secondary College students have been busy creating unique artworks to help peers with learning difficulties.
With the help of...
Pakenham teen charged following ‘disruptive party’
By Kyra Gillespie
A 15-year-old Pakenham teen has been charged following a 'disruptive party' in Port Melbourne in April.
Port Phillip Crime Investigation...
NBN a costly affair
By Rowan Forster
A Lang Lang couple has been quoted an exorbitant $1.2 million to have the National Broadband Network’s fibre optic technology...
Dingoes treasure CFA trash
By Kyra Gillespie
Bunyip CFA volunteers were greeted by a couple of furry friends during a visit to Gumbuya World over the weekend.
Lieutenants...
Pakenham at a quieter time
Nowadays we take it for granted that Pakenham is a bustling suburb on the outer south-east edge of sprawling Melbourne.
But many can still remember...
Push for Paky FC upgrades
By Rowan Forster
Girls are being inadvertently exposed in change rooms because Pakenham’s AFL facilities are struggling to accommodate the meteoric rise of women’s...
Pre-schooler’s MND bid melts hearts
By Rowan Forster
A Pakenham pre-schooler’s inspiring plan to raise money for AFL legend Neale Daniher’s tussle against motor neuron disease (MND) has...
Police target drug and drink driving over long weekend
By Kyra Gillespie
Victoria Police are urging motorists to do their part when taking to the roads this long weekend.
Police are looking...
Following the family tree
The saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” perfectly captures Adrian Funston’s life—a story of steadfast dedication and community spirit inherited from...
