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Coffee grounds in our infrastructure
RMIT researchers are advancing new ways to cut the carbon footprint of infrastructure by turning everyday organic waste into useful construction materials. A life-cycle analysis…
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Cuddly critters arrive for Christmas
Cuddly critters have arrived just in time for Christmas, thanks to the efforts of Pakenham Purls member Michele Ashworth. On Thursday 4 December, Michele donated…
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As Pakenham is revamped, remember to shop local
The council is reminding residents to shop local this Christmas as construction of Stage 1 of Pakenham Revitalisation is set to pause in order to…
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Casey schools prepare for social media restrictions
The controversial social media restrictions for under 16s will take effect on December 10 and in preparation, some local schools have begun to send notices…
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$13 million machete amnesty ends
The controversial $13 million machete amnesty has ended, with authorities warning anyone caught with the banned weapon could face up to two years imprisonment or…
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TAC funds drug-driving test boost
Victoria Police will be conducting an extra 25,000 roadside drug tests per year, as part of a new funding partnership. The extra drug tests are…
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Tragic plea before parliament
More than 37,000 signatures demanding the Meningococcal B vaccine be made free were delivered to Victoria Parliament on Wednesday morning by the mother, schoolmates, and…
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Expansion to organics facility
An expansion of the Gippsland Water’s Regional Organics facility will increase capacity to turn food and garden organics into high-quality compost to boost the productivity…
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Child safety breaches ends Funtastic Gymnastics
Child safety allegations against a part-owner have prompted the abrupt closure of the popular Funtastic Gymnastics in Berwick, with the governing body continuing its urgent…
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Worthy students receive essential support
Nobelius Land Surveyors presented their annual scholarship program for Pakenham students soon to begin high school, providing vital support during the transition. On Monday 1…
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St John auxiliary marks long legacy of support
St John of God Berwick Hospital Auxiliary recently held their Christmas lunch to mark continued support over several decades. On Wednesday 26 November, the auxiliary…
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Urgent question of survival
After a string of violent attacks in Melbourne’s south-east, including a recent school stabbing in Berwick, residents flocked to a seminar in Emerald to learn…
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