Magic beneath the mud: Sheree Marris dives into Western Port wonders
For years, marine biologist Sheree Marris believed she had to travel overseas to witness the world’s most spectacular marine life. But now, the award-winning...
Pakenham house prices at new high
Pakenham recorded a new high mark in median house price in the June quarter, jumping three per cent, or $20,000, over the March quarter...
Travellers urged to check luggage for hitchhiking toads
An unexpected guest has been found in a Melbourne motel room - and it wasn't on the booking list. Agriculture Victoria is urging travellers...
More than 80 new services for Gippsland Line
Passengers on the Gippsland Line will soon enjoy more than 80 news weekly on the Gippsland Line as the state government reveals upgrades timetables...
Battin to hold crime forum
Opposition leader Brad Battin will be holding a forum on crime in Pakenham next week to hear from residents and their concerns.
Mr Battin will...
Food trading permits open for Officer District Park
Cardinia Shire Council is now accepting expressions of interest from mobile coffee, ice cream, and food businesses interested in operating at the new Officer...
Self-defence review a no-go, disappointment from MPs
The proposal to review Victoria’s current self-defence laws did not go through after a close vote in parliament on Wednesday, 13 August.
It was...
Kid’s dream taken away by thieves
A Pakenham Secondary College student has had his bike stolen for the third time in just 10 weeks totally 4,000 in losses, sparking outrage...
Mother to be sentenced for lying about her kids having cancer
A mother who pleaded for money in Pakenham and across the country while lying about her kids having cancer will soon be sentenced before...
Man arrested following aggravated carjacking
Police have arrested a man in Morwell following an alleged aggravated carjacking in Glen Iris on 12 August.
A man was reversing his ute out...
Reservoir petition handover to Battin
A petition to stop the partial draining of Beaconsfield Reservoir will be presented in Parliament after the local campaign group handed over the list...
Step closer to change
The grim reality of kangaroo and wildlife road fatalities along Wellington Road continues to weigh heavily on the local community, but recent developments...