Year in Review – Young Hero Honoured
In a situation no one wants to face, Pakenham's eight-year-old Jorja Gardiner stepped in when her mother collapsed from a gallbladder attack last October.
With...
Education through food
With cream of vegetable soup, salads from coleslaw, beetroot carpaccio, herb focaccia and carrot and zucchini fritters, it didn’t take long for the aroma...
Senator’s the goal
Former Grevillea Ward council candidate Stephen Matulec has announced his candidacy for the Senate ticket at the federal election as part of the Libertarian...
Restoring Victoria’s Economic Viability: Real Solutions for the Housing Crisis Needed
Eastern Victoria Region MP, Renee Heath, says the Victorian government’s latest housing
announcement, allowing lots under 100 square metres to build up to four-storey homes...
More GAIC funding
Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny opened applications for the latest round of Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) which will invest $150 million to deliver...
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...
Peter Fleming’s lasting legacy
On the cool yet sunny morning on Tuesday 14 January, family, friends and many others who have been touched by Peter Fleming’s actions gathered...
