What is R U OK? about?
R U OK? is a national suicide prevention charity and registered public health promotion that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that...
Connecting clients to work experience opportunities
Clients from Pakenham-based disability support service Outlook Australia have rolled up their sleeves and got hands-on with new skills as part of a phased...
‘Evil, wicked’: Carol Clay’s family confronts Greg Lynn
For almost two years, Carol Clay’s family and friends were filled with immense anxiety as they tried to search for the missing grandmother.
She had...
Spring has sprung for the Berwick Orchids Club
Although colder weather is still biting through the populace’s clothes, spring has sprung and is well underway at the Berwick Orchids Club, as it...
MP stays silent for MND Victoria
Pakenham MP Emma Vulin took a vow of silence for 12 hours straight on Wednesday 11 September, in support of MND Victoria’s Shut Up...
Dizzying heights for local firies
Pakenham CFA Brigade members raised a total of $7283 for the 11th annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb over the weekend.
Seven members put their bodies...
Blokes’ food for thought
In the decade since blokes first congregated to be fed, watered and entertained while being lectured about their health, the Cardinia Casey Biggest Ever...
Bringing compassion to the fore
Pakenham’s Tenielle Hunt suffered from a number of disabilities, including deafness, issues with her eyesight, scoliosis, obsessive compulsive disorder and intellectual disabilities.
She was a...
Carol Clay’s family to speak at ex-pilot’s hearing
The family of Pakenham’s Carol Clay will detail the impact of her death in a hearing today.
Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn will face a...
Revitalisation halted until 2025 reconsideration
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...
Q&A… with children’s entertainer Emma Watkins
Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
I have twin pet goats called Strawberry and Cream and they love cuddles. When I get home from...
One step towards removing mental illness stigmas
Pakenham-based suicide prevention, domestic abuse awareness and trauma support organisation Have Hope Inc are calling on the community to hit the ground in support...
Clyde Road upgrade switches on hydrogen power
In a Victorian construction first, Major Roads Projects Victoria (MRPV) and Seymour Whyte have switched over to a hydrogen-powered Clyde Round Upgrade project site....
