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Survivor honoured
PRECEDE This King’s Birthday isn’t just an honour but vindication for Pakenham’s Colin Tidball, who spent his life not only serving but, at times, challenging…
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The conscience of Warragul
A teacher, priest, historian and storyteller of Gippsland once called the “conscience of Warragul”, Reverend Canon Dr James Connelly has received a more than deserved…
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Shabnam Safa OAM: A voice to improve refugee plight
An advocate who has helped shaped the lives of many through her relentless service in refugee support organisations is being recognised on the King’s Birthday…
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Power couple honoured
They’re not just partners in life, but partners in service. Beaconsfield’s power couple, Ann and Graeme Taylor, have both received a Medal of the Order…
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Judith Sise OAM: Environment crusader, teacher honoured
When Judith Lynette Sise received the letter notifying her of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), she was stunned. “It was a bit…
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Young Veterans founder Christopher May honoured with prestigious OAM
Emerald resident, Chris May has been honoured with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his outstanding commitment to the veteran and emergency…
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Honour through the quilts of valour
Kindness, love, and giving back to those in need are attributes that are never questioned, but provide clarity for Mrs Helen Louise Comport, as the…
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Teacher allegedly carjacked at knifepoint
Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a teenager following an alleged carjacking at Berwick College on 29 April. It is understood the teenager, who…
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Mixed views on machete ban
“It’s not the weapon — it’s the system.” That’s the resounding message from Cardinia and Casey residents following Premier Jacinta Allan’s fast-tracked machete ban, introduced…
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Sleepless for Aurora
Winter’s first Aurora put on a stunning show Sunday night, June 1, and into Monday, June 2, lighting up the southern skies over Melbourne and…
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Filmmaker’s big national debut
Award-winning Pakenham filmmaker Glenn Triggs will release his film Ancestry Road in cinemas across Australia on June 5. Produced by Radioactive Pictures, the heartfelt family…
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Levy freeze ‘not real relief’
While farmers across Cardinia Shire, Hills and Casey will avoid a controversial emergency services levy increase for one year, it’s not the “relief” that will…
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