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New works to refresh Pakenham playground
Cardinia Shire Council announced a playground will be built in Pakenham at Creekwood Park in Oaklands Way. The new playground is expected to be completed…
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New online venue hire
Cardinia Shire Council has launched a new online booking request site called Booking Cardinia. Members of the community can save time enquiring about venue hire…
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Police warn of scams
Australians lost $568.6 million to scams in 2022. That is $69 million more than 2020 and 2021 combined. Police say recent reports are overwhelmingly scam-related.…
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Police investigate number plates theft
Police are appealing for help identifying a man who may assist in an investigation surrounding a theft of number plates in Pakenham on 19 February.…
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Frank Finger’s working dog training tips
Frank Finger, winner of the ABC’s Muster Dog program, has been training working dogs for over 20 years on his Clermont, Queensland property. His passion…
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Police effort continues after 10 deaths in 11 days
More than 3000 traffic offences have been detected in just two days as Victoria Police’s long weekend enforcement effort surpasses its halfway point. Speeding, distraction…
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China’s post-Covid reopening provides global beef opportunities: Rabobank report
The recent removal of Covid restrictions in China opens opportunities for Australian exporters to tap into changes in Chinese beef consumption, Rabobank says in a…
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Fun-filled free event
Now in its 112th year, the Parklea Pakenham Agricultural, Horticultural and Multicultural Show is set to be one of the calendar events of the year.…
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Heading for the heavens
Green up your alfresco living area, small deck or balcony with a vertical garden. It’s easy to add greenery to a small outdoor space with…
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Leaving loneliness behind
Victorians were labelled the loneliest Australians during the pandemic, according to The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. While the effects of social isolation still…
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Art lover’s paradise
Art lovers are encouraged to keep their calendars clear next weekend, as the Hampton Park Uniting Church presents its annual Creative Arts Festival. The festival…
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Three… facts about International Women’s Day
1. Theme The 2023 International Women’s Day (IWD) theme is #EmbraceEquity. The campaign aims to encourage important conversations on why equal opportunities aren’t enough and…
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