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Five times over
At about 3.30pm on Saturday 25 May, officers from Pakenham located a 30-year-old man who tested five-times over the limit. Found asleep in his vehicle…
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New blood for Clyde North Ambulance branch
Clyde North Ambulance branch has welcomed a new fully qualified paramedic who just completed a 12-month graduate program. The latest graduates to Advanced Life Support…
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Essential upgrades for Myuna Farm
Myuna Farm’s pavilion was refurbished and officially opened last week, Friday 24 May featuring increased accessibility, inclusivity and functionality. The works saw the demolition and…
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US introduces ‘understandable’ poultry restrictions
Australia is trying to minimise trade disruptions after the United States introduced restrictions on Victorian poultry and related products. The order was prompted by an…
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‘Essential service’, federal inquiry proposes laws to protect regional bank branches
A Federal Government inquiry has recommended a slate of protective measures to curb the impacts from increasing closures of bank branches in regional areas, recognising…
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Shitbox adventure for cancer research
The Shitbox Rally, one of the biggest fundraising events for cancer research in the country, is back this winter and some locals are gearing up…
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Dot Griffin receives Stan Henwood Award
Cardinia Shire Council announced Dot Griffin as this year’s 2024 Stan Henwood Award recipient at the annual volunteer reception at Cardinia Cultural Centre last Thursday…
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Pakenham boom gates gone
Pakenham’s boom gates are now gone as the local level crossings’ time halting traffic comes to an end. Three sets of boom gates have been…
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Garry Howe joins key news board
One of Victoria’s most experienced and senior editors has been appointed to the board of the state’s largest association of news publishers. Garry Howe joins…
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Social housing efforts applauded
Cardinia Council has taken out the Community & Integrated Planning Award at the LGPro Annual Conference for its work on its Social and Affordable Housing…
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Giving back to keep Pakenham safe
The Pakenham State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer emergency response unit has received another boost towards its fundraising effort for $150,000 by the end of the…
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Slashing $100 off default energy price
The Essential Services Commission (ESC) has released its final decision on the Victorian Default Offer electricity price, locking in a reduction of about $100 for…
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