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Home Battery Installations Surge in Melbourne’s Outer Suburbs

URGENT UPDATE: Home battery installations are surging in Melbourne’s outer suburbs, with over 250,000 households, small businesses, and community organizations jumping on board. The...

Editorial3 March, 2026

Stretan Ruler’s Silver Slipper Victory Positions Him for Golden Slipper

Pakenham trainer Phillip Stokes celebrated a significant victory on March 4, 2023, as his horse, Stretan Ruler, triumphed in the Silver Slipper at Rosehill....

Editorial21 February, 2026

Lifestyle

Pakenham Celebrates Chinese New Year with Vibrant Festivities

Pakenham celebrated the arrival of the Chinese New Year on February 10, 2024, with a lively event hosted at the Senior Citizens Club. The...

Editorial20 February, 2026

Urgent Update: Alleged Car Thief Charged with 60+ Offenses in Melbourne

BREAKING NEWS: A 27-year-old man has been charged with over 60 offenses following a series of alleged car thefts in Melbourne. Authorities report that...

Editorial16 February, 2026

Lifestyle

Yakkerboo Festival Celebrates 50 Years of Community Spirit

The Yakkerboo Festival is set to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary in March 2024, marking half a century as a cherished community event in...

Editorial11 February, 2026

Entertainment

Pakenham Playwright Honored with OAM for Artistic Contributions

A playwright from Pakenham, Australia, has been awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his remarkable contributions to the arts. By day, he...

Editorial25 January, 2026

Business

Weaned Steers Achieve Premium at Leongatha Sale Despite Market Dip

The Leongatha store sale on Thursday witnessed weaned steers securing a premium of 20-25 cents per kilogram compared to unweaned cattle, even as the...

Editorial22 January, 2026

Pakenham’s Emily Joyce Taylor Celebrates 100 Years of Resilience

UPDATE: Emily Joyce Taylor, a remarkable resident of Pakenham, has just celebrated her 100th birthday, marking a century filled with extraordinary adventures and life...

Editorial1 January, 2026

Centenarian Emily Joyce Taylor Celebrates 100 Years of Life

UPDATE: Celebrating her 100th birthday last week, Emily Joyce Taylor from Pakenham reflects on a life filled with remarkable experiences and lessons that resonate...

Editorial1 January, 2026

Police Arrest Three Teens After Aggravated Carjacking in Hampton Park

UPDATE: Police have swiftly arrested three teenagers following a dramatic overnight carjacking incident in Hampton Park. At approximately 12:55 AM, three suspects allegedly armed...

Editorial29 December, 2025

Politics

Riek Brothers Transform Past Struggles into Community Empowerment

Retired gang members Mar and Moses Riek are on a mission to transform their past struggles into a force for good. Fleeing the civil...

Editorial24 December, 2025

Riek Brothers Transform Lives After Gang Life in Urgent Call to Youth

UPDATE: In a powerful call to action, former gang members Mar and Moses Riek are urging youth to break free from the cycle of...

Editorial24 December, 2025

Business

Mernda Community Hospital Set to Open as Pakenham and Point Cook Await

Residents of Melbourne’s northern suburbs can look forward to a new healthcare facility as the long-awaited Mernda Community Hospital prepares to open next week....

Editorial22 November, 2025

Mernda Community Hospital Opens Next Week Amid Ongoing Delays

UPDATE: The long-awaited Mernda Community Hospital is set to open its doors on October 15, 2023, marking a significant milestone in a seven-year promise...

Editorial22 November, 2025