Controversial $32.5 million aged care divides town
Residents are sounding the alarm over the strain on congested roads, stretched services, and fragile infrastructure as a $32.5 million aged care centre is...
Missing elderly resident found injured, prompting calls for aged care accountability
Calls for accountability are growing after an elderly resident left a Pakenham aged care facility and was later found injured in the community.
The man...
Progressive dinner with a difference
On February 18th the Inner Wheel Club of Pakenham held a Progressive Restaurant Dinner to raise funds for the District A62 International Project, Yokhuselo...
Vaccination push as measles cases rise in Victoria
South east residents are urged to make sure they are vaccinated against measles, with 10 cases of measles this year in the region.
Measles has...
Footy test for new Metro Tunnel routes
The Metro Tunnel’s ‘Big Switch’ is set for a test as South East footy fans converge on Marvel Stadium and the MCG for AFL’s...
Warragul Show delights families
The 141st Warragul and West Gippsland Agricultural Show wrapped up last weekend, drawing crowds to the heart of Warragul for three days of agriculture,...
NextGen Level Up launches
Karinya Farm has officially launched its NextGen Youth Services at its new Pakenham space, bringing the Level Up program to young people aged 12...
Honouring women who inspire Cardinia
The Cardinia Cultural Centre came alive on Thursday, 5 March, as the community gathered to celebrate the women who shape and strengthen life across...
Popular Adventure showbag is back
The ever-popular Adventure Showbag is back at this year’s show on Saturday! Kids can travel from stand to stand collecting exciting items along the...
$1m boost for two schools
Two Yarra Valley schools scored hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Planned Maintenance Program (PMP) on 4 March, kickstarting key upgrades to infrastructure....
More milestones on the way
Installation of the new two-storey community pavilion at Upper Beaconsfield Recreation Reserve was underway last week.
Grove Group is building the new two storey modular...
Community Art Group Makes Waves at Pakenham Show
A local community art group is making waves at this year’s Pakenham Show with a unique and environmentally conscious display.
Petal and Palette, a community...
Man charged after Emerald Lake disturbance
Police have charged a man following an incident that unfolded earlier this week at Emerald Lake.
Local law enforcement were first called to the area...
