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Year in Review – Train art inspires community
Students at Beaconhills College and the construction team from the Pakenham level crossing removal project joined forces to make artwork. The level crossing project team…
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New study to tackle obesity with sand
Fresh research from the University of South Australia (UniSA) has identified specially constructed sand as a new therapy to tackle obesity. The engineered particles of…
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Getting your child ready for prep
Starting school is a major milestone in a child’s life and a major transition. So how do you best prepare your child for Prep? Deakin…
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A furry solution to tackle loneliness
It’s no secret that people and pets have a special bond but now a new study will determine whether having a pet around can decrease…
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Sticking to those New Year’s resolutions
New Year’s is a time of celebration and welcoming a fresh start but it’s also the time where those seemingly unattainable resolutions are made. What…
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High hopes for Pakenham Boxer
Pakenham-based boxer Leroy Mphela remembers his first professional boxing bout in December. He reminisces intimately and exuberantly as though he is visualising himself back in…
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Pakenham’s Johns gets MVP
Michael Johns’ name has become synonymous not only at the Pakenham Warriors, but across the whole BIG V youth league. Gazette Journalist Jonty Ralphsmith spoke…
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Can you cure a hangover?
After New Year’s Eve you are probably going to be feeling a little bit under the weather. For a lot of people, nursing a hangover…
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Calming cats and dogs during fireworks
Loud noises like fireworks during New Year’s Eve celebrations can be stressful for pets. According to RSPCA Victoria chief executive Dr Liz Walker, there are…
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Don’t get caught out this summer
It’s beginning to look a lot like road trip season – with new research from Mitsubishi Motors Australia (MMAL) revealing one in five Aussies are…
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Men urged to be sun smart
As Victorians head off on summer holidays, SunSmart has issued a reminder to use sun protection. The campaign specifically targets men after a national Cancer…
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How to tell someone is having a stroke
If you or someone you know was having a stroke, would you know? The Stroke Foundation recommends using the F.A.S.T test which is an easy…
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