News
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More funding critical for Neighbourhood Houses
A call for more staff and programs by Neighbourhood Houses has gained the support of the council, as more government funding is sought to meet…
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Readers embrace Halloween
Halloween filled our streets, homes, libraries, shopping centres with creativity and festive energy on October 31. Children, adults, and even pets showcased imaginative costumes, from…
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Giving Machine is coming back to Fountain Gate
In the spirit of giving, this holiday season, the Giving Machine will be coming back to Fountain Gate Shopping Centre for its second year in…
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Ultimate guide: how to navigate Melbourne’s $13.5 billion Metro Tunnel
The Metro Tunnel, the city’s $13.5 billion mega-project, will open to the public in two phases: a partial opening in early December, and a full-service…
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Melbourne’s $13.5 billion Metro Tunnel to open in February 2026
The city’s mega-project, the $13.5 billion Metro Tunnel, will fully launch on 1 February 2026. A partial opening will begin in early December. Hailed as…
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A Celebration of Diversity for club members
On 18 October a multicultural event was held at the Pakenham Senior Citizens club rooms with members appreciating the cultural diversity of African and Indian…
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Cranbourne GP backs bulk billing expansion
A Cranbourne general practitioner (GP) said the Federal Government’s expanded bulk billing incentive would help the clinic keep the critical care amid rising costs. From…
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Clyde Regional Park Draft Master Plan drops
Parks Victoria has released the Clyde Regional Park Draft Master Plan and is inviting community feedback. Bounded by Ballarto Road to the north, the 120-hectare…
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Charges after police car rammed and officers injured in Sandhurst
A man is facing 18 charges after two police officers were injured and a police vehicle was rammed in Sandhurst on the morning of Thursday…
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Labor select former library CEO for Bass
The Labor Party has selected a local executive who is no stranger to politics, Chris Buckingham, to lead its attempt to retain the most marginal…
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Labor chose Gen Z go-getter to hold Pakenham in 2026 state election
The Labor Party will attempt to retain the seat of Pakenham with Alessandra Soliven, a Gen Z rising star in the party, still fresh out…
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Residents stranded without buses for months
Residents say they’ve been left stranded, with no public bus services operating in some parts of Pakenham for more than three months. On Cameron Way,…












