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Falling down
Unhappy with the safety of their street – Pastor Darryl Kilker, John Hyland, Lorraine Hyland and Carmen Camilleri. Picture: Stewart Chambers By Melissa MeehanFALLING Waters…
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School bomb threat
By Melissa MeehanPAKENHAM high school and kindergarten students were evacuated from their classes on Tuesday after a bomb threat was made to the high school.…
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Police called after push comes to shove …
By Melissa MeehanPOLICE are investigating an incident between two Cardinia councillors at a special council meeting on Monday night. It is believed tempers and emotions…
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Deck the halls
PAKENHAM’S new hall and library will open their doors to the public this time next year. Construction of the $7.28 million facility, which also includes…
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Risk on rails, but is it real?
By Melissa MeehanTHE State Government has hit back at Opposition claims the Pakenham railway line is at risk of catastrophic collisions and derailments. Opposition Public…
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Yakkerboo stars
AS the sun broke through the clouds, Pakenham’s residents came out in force to celebrate the Yakkerboo Festival. President of the festival Graeme Moore described…
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Tennis centre courts open
THE $3.5 million Pakenham Regional Tennis Centre officially opens today (Thursday) and is set to be a big hit with tennis enthusiasts of all ages…
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A little perspective on fires
MORE THAN 180 students from Bunyip, Garfield and Nar Nar Goon primary schools stood in awe of their own works of art at the Bushfire…
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Win nipped in bud
RACEGOERS were astounded after locally trained galloper Rapid Thrill threw away certain victory in the Bon Hoysted Apprentices Cup by trying to bite eventual winner…
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Club sets course for excitement
By Melissa MeehanPAKENHAM’S racecourse is set to go on the market mid-year and the Pakenham Racing Club is excited about the future. The 27-hectare property…
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Meeting on track
By Melissa MeehanPAKENHAM Business Group met for its quarterly general meeting last week in a fitting setting – the Pakenham Racecourse. The meeting was addressed…
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Golf award stays home
MORE than 100 spectators witnessed an historical victory at the Pakenham and District Golf Course on Saturday 20 February, with the home team winning the…