Keeping hope alive through troubling times
Some of the highlights from across the year of people and organisations providing support to those in need are as follows.
Have Hope Inc
A Pakenham...
Stepping out for change
Maryknoll resident Rebecca Bishop has been continuing her mental health awareness crusade, one step at a time.
The R U OK? ambassador spent October tackling...
Clippers for cancer funds
Buzzed locks floated through Emerald Secondary College’s courtyard on Friday 17 March as the school supported the Leukaemia Foundation.
Most of the school turned out...
Keep your family safe around pools this summer
Victorians, including those from Melton and Moorabool, are being reminded to make sure their swimming pool or spa is safely fenced off with a...
Know the cost of DIY
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is reminding Victorians wanting to undertake renovations around their home to hire a professional.
Consumers must engage a registered builder...
Get back to basics for boat safety
Safe Transport Victoria is encouraging boaters to get back to basics and stay safe on the water is the message for boaters returning to...
Explore the great outdoors
Victorians are encouraged to continue to explore outdoor experiences, with affordable and local holiday options available.
In September, Environment Minister Ingrid Stitt announced the $106.6...
Merry Christmas
The Pakenham Officer Star News team wishes all of its readers a merry Christmas.
Keep your canine companions healthy this summer
Victorian travellers are urged to protect their dogs against a serious tick-borne illness this summer season.
Agriculture Victoria deputy chief veterinary officer Doctor Cameron Bell...
Christmas crafts, but make it sustainable
Keeping the kids busy this Christmas time can seem like a daunting task, but there’s plenty lying around to keep them busy, you just...
A lesson in payphone use
Grandchildren nationwide can now connect directly to the North Pole with Telstra’s Free Calls to Santa until December 24, by dialling # HO HO...
Have a green, green Christmas
The festive season is a time for joy, but peak consumerism can have a harsh impact on our planet. Look outside the concrete box...
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Cardinia to hone in on Cal
Taking care of Tooradin’s imposing top order will be the number-one priority for Cardinia when the Bulls make the short trip to the home...
