Facing dental fears
Fear of the dentist in children needs to be addressed early or it could continue into adulthood, according to the Australian Dental Association (ADA).
Children...
A little help with exercise for seniors can go a long way: study
A large study of older Australians has found more would exercise - and exercise better - if classes were subsidised.
The Monash University research studied...
Double polls as former treasurer’s seat up for grabs
A date is set for Jacinta Allan's first electoral test as premier, with voters in the former treasurer's seat heading to the polls for...
Pause in Main Street Revitalisation Plans
Cardinia Council has paused works on Stage 1 of the Pakenham Revitalisation project for reconsideration next year despite having already invested about $500,000 towards...
Pakenham Station Reborn
The opening of the elevated Pakenham Station and the new East Pakenham Station in June 2024 marks a significant milestone in Melbourne's infrastructure development.
The...
Year in Review: The Unforgettable Storm
February brought one of the worst storms Pakenham has experienced, with severe winds exceeding 120 km/h and 540,000 lightning strikes causing widespread damage and...
Vulin reveals MND diagnosis
In April, an outpouring of support followed Pakenham MP Emma Vulin after she announced her diagnosis with motor neurone disease (MND).
She revealed she is...
Year in Review: Lynn found guilty for murder of Carol Clay
In a criminal trial that grabbed the nation’s attention, Greg Lynn was sentenced to 32 years in prison after being found guilty of the...
Year in Review: Porter legacy eternal at reserve
An outpouring of community sentiment emerged after the death of local legend Rob Porter OAM which resulted in his beloved reserve being renamed in...
Best quotes of the year
The Gazette looks back at some of the best quotes of the year.
“Fire is a natural thing. It’s all about how we react and...
Pakenham’s Awaited Hospital
The Pakenham Community Hospital, part of a $675 million Victorian Government initiative, is finally taking shape after years of setbacks.
The community hospital was...
Lang Lang under threat
The Victorian Government's Strategic Extractive Resource Areas (SERA) initiative proposes expanding sand mining in Lang Lang, designating 33.6 square kilometers for quarry operations.
While...
Milestone goals for Miller
**It was a huge day for the MILLER family at KOOWEERUP with Ellie Miller playing her 300th game on Saturday. Ellie is the wife...
