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Alleged hoons caught on Pakenham main street
Police members say they observed a white Ford Falcon with no registration plates performing numerous burnouts in Main Street Pakenham at 11.30 pm on Friday…
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Growing Deficit Amid Rising Costs
Cardinia Shire Council is facing a growing financial shortfall, as its latest report reveals a $7.8 million deficit, forecasted to be $3.5 million higher than…
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Tragedy retold in books
The disappearance of Carol Clay and Russell Hill while camping in Victoria’s High Country in March 2020 quickly captured the nation’s attention. Pakenham Gazette readers…
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Helping those in need
Menarock residents concluded a months-long effort to support Pakenham with a triumphant handover day for their food drive. Purton Place Preloved Shop, Sammy’s Community Pantry…
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New playground on the way for Pakenham East
The fast-developing Pakenham East will get a brand-new playground built by the same minds that created Officer’s popular Dragon Park. A unique one-hectare park said…
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Lake debate return
The debate continues on the naming of the local Guru Nanak Lake in Berwick Springs, as the local community looks to gather once more on…
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Bookings open for aged care info sessions
Bookings are still open for Cardinia Shire Council’s final free session on My Aged Care and Care Finder services, happening on Wednesday 28 May 2025.…
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Book now for dementia-friendly information sessions
The final two Dementia-Friendly and Carer Gateway sessions are coming up this May and bookings are open now for Carer Gateway-registered carers. Local registered carers…
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Roof leak impact library
A roof leak has disrupted the Pakenham Library, forcing staff to close off affected areas since Friday, 7 March. Cardinia Shire Council’s General Manager Infrastructure…
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Aged care in crisis
For elderly residents in the Hills, staying in their homes is becoming increasingly difficult due to a severe shortage of essential aged care services. Gembrook…
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$116,000 Super 66 phone calls unanswered in Beaconsfield
A Beaconsfield player is flying through the week more than $116,000 richer after winning division one in the weekend’s Super 66 draw – they just…
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Action on bail laws finally
The state government has finally acted on bail laws introducing ‘Tough Bail Laws’ that will, in summary: Prioritise community safety in bail decisions and remove…
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