We discuss everything Pakenham.
“Your local news, events, and stories — straight from the heart of Pakenham and surrounds.”
Hosted by David Farrelly and co-host, this is more than just a podcast — it’s your community conversation. We share the moments, people, and places that make Pakenham special. From shining a light on local heroes and celebrating community events, to having real, unfiltered chats about the issues that matter, nothing is off the table. Our guests include everyone from government voices and passionate business owners to everyday locals with extraordinary stories. Together, we’re telling the stories that connect us, inspire us, and keep Pakenham’s heart beating
🎄 COUNCIL CANCELLED THE PAKENHAM CHRISTMAS CAROLS — BUT ONE LOCAL REFUSED TO GIVE UP! When Cardinia Shire Council cancelled Pakenham's much-loved Christmas Carols, independent candidate Raymond French decided to find a solution. And with Gumbuya World stepping in, could this Christmas tradition have a new future? 🎙️ SOMETHING BIG PODCAST | SEASON 2, EPISODE 5 (S2E5) *INDEPENDENT. LOCAL. TOUGH.* David Farrelly and Stephanie Davies welcome **RAYMOND FRENCH**, independent candidate for Pake...
28 Oct 2026
Something Big Pakenham Podcast Series 2 Epidode 4
🔥 20 YEARS IN PAKENHAM. A MUM. A COMMUNITY ADVOCATE. AND NOW SHE WANTS YOUR VOTE! But who is Kate Hands, and what does the Libertarian Party really stand for? 🎙️ SOMETHING BIG PODCAST | SEASON 2, EPISODE 4 Kate Hands, the Libertarian Party candidate for Pakenham in the 2026 Victorian State Election, joins host David Farrelly and co-host Stephanie Davies for an honest, open and refreshingly down-to-earth conversation about politics, community, personal freedoms and the future of Victoria. ...
16 Oct 2026
Something Big Series 2 Ep 3 Warren Pickering, One Nation Victoria Leader
🎙️ Something Big Pakenham Podcast – Season 2, Episode 3 | Special Guest: Warren Pickering 🔥 A HUGE EPISODE THIS WEEK – Warren Pickering, One Nation Victoria Leader This week on the Something Big Pakenham Podcast, we’re joined by a very special guest: Warren Pickering, One Nation Victoria Leader and candidate for the Pakenham area! In this fascinating and wide ranging interview, we get to know the man behind the politics. Who is Warren Pickering? What drives him? What does he stand for? ...
5 Oct 2026
Something Big Pakenham Series 2 Episode 2
🎙️ Something Big Pakenham Podcast – Series 2, Episode 2 🎙️ Welcome back to Something Big Pakenham Podcast! We’re back with Series 2, Episode 2, bringing you more conversations, stories, community news and everything happening in and around Pakenham and the Cardinia Shire. Hosted by David Farrelly and Stephanie Davies former Councillor of Cardinia Shire 2020–24, the podcast brings together interesting people, local stories and the issues that matter to our community. 💧 A VERY SPECIAL...
28 Sept 2026
Something Big Pakenham Podcast Series 2 EP:1
Hosted by David Farrelly and Stephanie Davies – former Councillor of Cardinia Shire 2020–24. Welcome back to Something Big Pakenham Podcast! We’re excited to kick off Series 2 with another season of conversations, stories, community news and everything happening in and around Pakenham and the Cardinia Shire. Hosted by David Farrelly and Stephanie Davies, former Councillor of Cardinia Shire (2020–24), the podcast brings together interesting people, local stories and the issues that matter to o...
11 Dec 2025
Something Big Pakenham Podcast Episode 9
🎙 Something Big Pakenham Podcast – Episode 9🎙 Hosted by David Farrelly. In our latest episode, we sit down with Bozica (Bobo) Davis who has been helping people, along with her loyal team of volunteers, under the name of “Have a Little Hope” since losing her eldest son to suicide on 13th April 2016. Since then Bobo and her team have worked tirelessly to provide welfare by providing food, goods, and support to people who have suffered the effects of suicide, hardship from domestic ...
5 Dec 2025
Something Big Pakenham Episode 8
🎙 Something Big Pakenham Podcast – Episode 8🎙 Hosted by David Farrelly. In our latest episode, we sit down with Meagan Schouten the President and Robyn May General Committee of the Pakenham Yakkerboo Festival. We chat about the incredible festival and how long it been running, what is a Yakkerboo and what we can expect from next years festival in February. But that’s not all this episode also includes: ✅ The latest news & events happening around Pake...
21 Nov 2025
Something Big Pakenham Episode 7
🎙 Something Big Pakenham Podcast – Episode 7🎙 Hosted by David Farrelly. In our latest episode, we sit down with Alwyn Williams the President of Inner Wheel club of Pakenham. Inner Wheel is a United Nations organization dedicated to helping victims of family violence. They are running a 16 days of activism and the Cardinia Cultural center will be lit up in orange during the campaign. Its a great chat and a great cause. But that’s not all this episode also includes: ✅ The latest news &a...
23 Oct 2025
Something Big Pakenham Episode 6
🎙 Something Big Pakenham Podcast – Episode 6🎙 Hosted by David Farrelly & Stacey Woodfield. In our latest episode, we sit down with Wendy Andrews from the Lakeside residence group to discuss the upcoming Halloween event at the Dragon Park Lakeside. We also go on the road to chat to Mark who has been having issues with council taking away his sons basket ball ring. An incredible story of how the council just wont work with the residents to fix a simple problem. He has a petition link...
16 Oct 2025
Something Big Pakenham Episode 5
🎙 Something Big Pakenham Podcast – Episode 5🎙 Hosted by David Farrelly & Stacey Woodfield. In our latest episode, we sit down with Alex and Lilly from Lilin & Co Cafe in Pakenham. David gets to talk about his real passion Coffee. A great business run by great people. But that’s not all this episode also includes: ✅ The latest news & events happening around Pakenham This is a lighthearted, informative, and family-friendly podcast that shines a spotlight on our community wh...
4 Oct 2025
Something Big Pakenham Episode 4
🎙 Something Big Pakenham Podcast – Episode 4🎙 Hosted by David Farrelly & Stacey Woodfield. In our latest episode, we sit down with Leanne the President of the Pakenham show to get her insights on how she became President, The History and what we can expect from the 2026 show. But that’s not all—this episode also includes: ✅ The latest news & events happening around Pakenham This is a lighthearted, informative, and family-friendly podcast that shines a spotlight on our communi...
28 Sept 2025
Something Big Pakenham Podcast Episode 3
🎙 Something Big Pakenham Podcast – Episode 3 🎙 Hosted by David Farrelly & Stacey Woodfield In our latest episode, we sit down with Wayne Farnham MP for an interesting chat on how his path to Parliament has be anything but normal. Wayne is passionate about making a positive change in the Gippsland and surrounding areas. But that’s not all—this episode also includes: ✅ The latest news & events happening around Pakenham This is a lighthearted, informative, and family-friendly podca...
20 Sept 2025
Something Big Pakenham Podcast – Episode 2
🎙 Something Big Pakenham Podcast – Episode 2 🎙 Hosted by David Farrelly & Stacey Woodfield In our second episode, we sit down for part 2 of the interview with the inspiring Dr Renee Heath MP for an inspiring and insightful conversation. Renee opens up about her background, the challenges of being a female in Victorian Parliament, and what it really takes to become a politician in Australia. This will be a two part interview with the remaining airing next Sunday. But that’s not all—t...
14 Sept 2025
Something Big Pakenham Episode 1
🎙 Something Big Pakenham Podcast – Episode 1 🎙 Hosted by David Farrelly & Stacey Woodfield In our very first episode, we sit down with Dr Renee Heath MP for an inspiring and insightful conversation. Renee opens up about her background, the challenges of being a female in Victorian Parliament, and what it really takes to become a politician in Australia. This will be a two part interview with the remaining airing next Sunday. But that’s not all—this episode also includes: ✅ Th...
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