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Man suffers burn from explosion
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and Ambulance Victoria was called to a reported explosion in Balmoral Way, Pakenham at around 11am on Monday 28 August. Ambulance…
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Vacant house burns down
A fire which tore through a vacant house in Pakenham in the middle of the night is being treated as suspicious. When the clock ticked…
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Foundation invites community to celebrate 20 years
For more than 20 years, The Cardinia Foundation has been supporting the local community. To mark their anniversary the Foundation is hosting an event on…
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United at new hall
Lakeside Pakenham Scouts groups will be united at one base camp with the opening of a new hall thanks to the State Government and matched…
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Vulin advocates for buses
Community calls for an improved bus network in Pakenham have been aired in Parliament, with Pakenham MP Emma Vulin raising the issue during question time…
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Soccer hits fever pitch at Beaconhills
The Matilda’s success in the FIFA Women’s World Cup is inspiring young Beaconhills College students to not only pick up a soccer ball, but also…
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Gards, greats and goal-umpires
DAVE: Alright boys, we keep saying it every week, it’s been a huge week in sport with the Matildas bowing out and Spain winning the…
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Book Week feature: Matthew Sims, Star News journalist
What is your favourite book and why? My favourite book is ‘Infinite Jest’ by David Foster Wallace. This book is long and complex, but features…
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Endeavour Hills local Nashville-bound
Endeavour Hills rock, blues and folk musician Gretta Ziller is in the middle of an exciting whirlwind, set to release her third studio album while…
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Cheery competitors strut their stuff
The best cheerleading and dancing talent across Victoria came together to show off their skills at Casey Stadium last week as part of the CheerCon…
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Long-awaited park looks set to commence
Almost five years on from its initial plans, Officer’s new park looks to be finally moving ahead. In Cardinia Shire Council’s latest general meeting on…
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Hope in daffodils
WHAT IS DAFFODIL DAY? Daffodil Day is Cancer Council’s most iconic and much loved fundraising campaign. It’s a chance for Australians to come together and,…