Officer Recreation Reserve

VICTORIA
POLICE
MEDIA RELEASE
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Man charged over series of copper theft Cardinia
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Cardinia Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a spate of thefts of copper from suburbs within the shire of Cardinia, between 9 May and 12 August.

It is alleged copper cabling was stolen from businesses, worksites, telecommunication pits and high voltage kiosks, impacting critical infrastructure across the municipality.

Police will allege that the value and damage caused by the offending has amounted to over $350,000 and has had significant impacts on service providers, small businesses and the local community.

Detectives attended a Pakenham address and arrested a man on 12 August.

He has been charged with 43 offences including multiple burglaries, thefts, criminal damage, possess a controlled weapon and commit an indictable offence whilst on bail. A 29-year-old Wollert man was remanded in custody and will appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 4 November.

Sergeant Megan Stefanec

Media Unit

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Read the full media release: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/man-charged-over-series-copper-theft-cardinia

This weekend at the Rob Porter Rec Reserve is all about Women’s footy!!

Head down to get a full day of footy at Officer.

Outer East Football Netball is very proud to announce our inaugural Women’s Football Gather Round!

In Round 14, Saturday July 18th, all 7 senior women’s matches will take place at Rob Porter Recreation Reserve in Officer. This full day showcase of women’s football will put a spotlight on the quality of competition in OEFN Senior Women’s Divisions, with all games filmed and two games livestreamed with commentary. All participating sides will also be provided with stats from their game, thanks to Premier Data.

The first games kick off at 10:20am. With supporting resources available for female coaches, volunteers and players, there is plenty to see and do beyond your own club’s game. We welcome everyone to come along and celebrate the strong women competing in the Outer East community.

This Wednesday 3 June. Come and see the sliders, meet some AFL players and donate to a great cause.

https://officerfc.com.au/big-freeze/

A huge day at the Rob Porter Rec Reserve on Saturday. Head down for a full day of footy and netball.

Round 6: – Game Day Schedule
Huge day down at Rob Porter Recreation Reserve this Saturday with 6 out of our 7 teams playing at home with most playing against Gembrook, Including our vets straight after the Seniors.
Its sure to be a massive day so get on down and support our Roos!
Our Under 19's are down at Highett this Saturday, so Good luck to all teams 💙🤍

❄️ GET READY OFFICER! ❄️

WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE.

The Officer Football Club Big Freeze Night is taking over Rob Porter Recreation Reserve and it’s going to be HUGE! 💥

Join us on Wednesday 3rd June from 5:30pm for an unforgettable night of:
🏂 Big Freeze Sliders
🌭 Food trucks
🎁 Giveaways & raffles
✍️ Autographs
🔥 AFL stars Changkuoth Jiath (CJ) & Will Hayward LIVE at the club!

Most importantly, we’ll be coming together as one community to raise vital funds for 💙💛

Get behind your teams, cheer on the sliders and prepare for one of the biggest nights on the Officer calendar!

📍 Rob Porter Recreation Reserve
📅 Wednesday 3rd June
⏰ From 5:30pm

See you there!!

🎤 Stand Up Comedy Showcase 🎤

The Officer Football Club is proud to present a huge night of laughs with our Stand Up Comedy Showcase!

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring three of Australia’s funniest comedians:
Brad Oakes • Dave O’Neil • Evan Hocking

📅 Saturday 30th of May
🚪 Doors open: 6:30pm
📍 Officer Sports Club – Rob Porter Rec Reserve

🎟️ $50 per ticket

Get your mates together and enjoy a night full of laughs & great company. This is one you won’t want to miss!

👉 Grab your tickets at the club or online:
www.officerfc.com.au/comedy

Secure your spot now before tickets sell out!

The 2026 ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the Rob Porter Recreation Reserve was very well attended by the local community.

Thank you to the volunteers who helped put this event together from the Officer & District Community Association, Officer Kangaroos Junior Football Club, CWA Officer Woorinyan and the Rob Porter Rec Reserve Committee members.

Special mention to the SES Officer Unit, Bellevue Farm Gate for your continued support.

Photo credit to Cr Samantha-Jane Potter. Officer Ward, Cardinia Shire Council, Councillor Brett Owen - Beacon Hills Ward, Cardinia Shire, Officer & District Community Association

Lest We Forget.

The ANZAC Day Dawn Service will be held at the Memorial Gates Saturday 25 April commencing 6am.

Best to arrive early, patrons can enter via Starling Road and now McMullen Road as well. Follow the instructions from the volunteer parking attendants.

There is parking available along Siding Ave down to the Council Office.

The Officer Kangaroos Junior Football Club will be providing Bacon and Egg rolls, the CWA Officer Woorinyan ANZAC biscuits with tea and Coffee as well as fruit juice donated by Bellevue Farm Gate.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Officer & District Community Association
Officer Kangaroos Junior Football Club
CWA Officer Woorinyan
ROC - Officer Football Club
ROC Football Club Past Players & Officials
ROC Netball Club
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