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Casey Hospital Maternity Unit celebrates 20 years of growing families
The maternity unit at Casey Hospital is celebrating 20 years of delivering babies. There have been more than 37,500 births at the hospital in Berwick…
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$10K for Kids
The Pine Grove Hotel has once again proven just how powerful community spirit can be. On April 17th, 2025, the family-owned local favourite hosted a…
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Easter Joy Shared
The grounds of Turning Point Church in Officer were buzzing with excitement on 18 April, as families, friends and visitors gathered for the annual Easter…
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Four arrested after stolen car spotted in Pakenham
Four people have been arrested after multiple police units followed them from Pakenham to Elwood in an allegedly stolen vehicle overnight on Tuesday 22 April.…
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Locals mourn Pope of the people
Many locals have joined millions across the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. His Holiness died on Easter Monday, a few weeks after…
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Eight years strong
The Women’s Friendship Café Pakenham celebrated its 8th anniversary on 17 April at Living & Learning Pakenham Inc., marking nearly a decade of fostering connection,…
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Residents cast their votes
Early voting has begun, and Pakenham locals are feeling frustrated while others are feeling hopeful for an election that still has no clear favourite. Beginning…
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Rodeo returns
The Lang Lang Rodeo was a sold-out event this Easter Monday, with people near and far packing the showgrounds for the Hall of Fame show.…
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Local leaders call for justice
Outraged and heartbroken, protesters from east and west united at Nicholson Street on April 22, demanding justice after the fatal police shooting of a homeless…
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Home ownership lost
Georgia Haim is one of many young Australians being locked out of homeownership. She rents a room in Pakenham, lives within her means, and saves…
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Price of survival
Single father Steve Whittington is overwhelmed by soaring interest rates, rising living costs, and stagnant wages — despite juggling three jobs and acknowledging his privilege…
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Anglicare truck expands to Pakenham
Anglicare Victoria has expanded its mobile food relief service to Pakenham, deploying the AV Aid Van in a time of increased need in communities. “We’re…
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