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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…
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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 the…
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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…
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Merry Christmas
The Pakenham Officer Star News team wishes all of its readers a merry Christmas.
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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…
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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 have…
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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 HO…
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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 this…
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10 things to do to fuel the festive feels
Not feeling the Christmas spirit just yet? Here’s ten things you can do that will have your festive feelings flowing. Decorate. Yes it’s an obvious…
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Bang for your festive buck
It’s one of the most beloved Christmas traditions: pulling a cracker with a loved one and seeing who ends up with the funny hat. But…
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Carols return
After a three-year break, Gethsemane’s Annual Clyde Carols by Candlelight found its way back to the lawns of Hillcrest Christian College Oval on Saturday 16…
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NBN upgrade work underway in Pakenham Upper and Maryknoll
Work has continued on upgrades to the nbn fixed wireless network in Pakenham Upper and Maryknoll, which aims to provide access to faster speeds and…