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Brewing hope to battle loneliness
The Salvation Army Pakenham Corps is hoping to help more locals battle their social isolation with the popular Hope Cafe initiative expanding. With the Bald…
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A second life after retirement
Men over 50 are encouraged to come together and discuss issues which impact them, as part of the South Eastern Men’s Discussion Groups third biennial…
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Man arrested after chase
Police have arrested a man after a pursuit of an allegedly stolen car through Melbourne’s southeast suburbs, after evading a second set of stop sticks…
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A second life after retirement
Men over 50 are encouraged to come together and discuss issues which impact them, as part of the South Eastern Men’s Discussion Groups third biennial…
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Ballot packs on the way
Voters enrolled in Cardinia Council are encouraged to check their mail boxes for their ballot packs. Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel said people should vote as…
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New open space and greenery in bloom
Landscaping works are now underway as part of works to create new open space areas in Pakenham, following the removal of three level crossings and…
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35 years young for Pakenham Probus
From games of pass the parcel to a special cake, the Probus Club of Pakenham’s 35th birthday celebration was plenty of fun for all involved.…
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Calls for transparency in AI use
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to make an appearance at local council elections in October this year, according to the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC). Electoral…
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‘Desperately needs a review’ Candidate calls for footpaths safety
A council candidate has called for more attention to be put toward the safety of local walkers and cyclists, promising to campaign for a review…
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Voting coming up for council elections
Voting in the 2024 local council elections will shortly kick off, with ballot packs being mailed to all enrolled voters from next Monday. Electoral commissioner…
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Overdose deaths
There are calls for more safe injecting rooms after 547 Victorians died from overdoses in 2023, including a record toll in Greater Dandenong. The Victorian…
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Free hybrid immunisation
Newborns and infants will be better protected from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) next winter as part of a free hybrid immunisation program. Minister for Health…