Tag: News
Students dig into history
FOUR Year 6 students from Beaconhills College Berwick made it through to the Victorian finals of the National History Challenge on Sunday 9 September.
With...
Mystery surrounds violent disappearance
ONE man has been hospitalised and at least one other remains missing after a violent incident inside a Pakenham industrial garage on Sunday night.
For...
Salvo for domestic violence
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH
IN THEIR first appointment as officers with the Salvation Army, Dale and Belinda Saunders hope to make a real difference in Pakenham...
TAC aims Towards Zero
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
FOOTY fans and Spring Racing revellers have been warned of ramped up roadside breath-testing as the Transport Accident Commission unveiled a revamped...
Ice driver’s bad trip
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
A MAN allegedly high on ice was apprehended by police after a bizarre attempt to evade patrol officers in Pakenham.
The Mount Martha...
Fan cops a spray
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
AN ALLEGEDLY drunk and aggressive footy spectator was doused with capsicum spray before being arrested by police over multiple assaults at the...
Pakenham garage fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called to Bentley Court in Pakenham on Monday afternoon after fire broke out in a garage.
The CFA received the call just prior...
Footy fans dressed to impress
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
FOOTY finals brought out the best in local supporters, who were dressed to impress for the sporting occasion.
Cora Lynn thrashed Bunyip by...
Students sign up for a positive change
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
LOCAL primary school students are making a difference in the community while saying no to bullying through an innovative new program.
Harkaway Primary...
School’s in for a fair effort
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
OFFICER Primary is a small school with big ambitions.
Next month, the school hopes to raise $10,000 at its school fete to fund...
More in store for those in need
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
THERE is a new place to turn when you’re in need in Pakenham.
The Salvation Army has just opened a second store in...
Gun report sparks mass police response
By ANEEKA SIMONIS
A FALSE report of a gun at a petrol station in Officer drew a heavy police presence Friday afternoon, 18 September.
Several police...