News
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Year in Review – Paranormal events stopped
Cemetery trusts in the South East barred paranormal groups from holding events at gravesites, fearing the spooky activities would be disrespectful to those recently laid…
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Year in Review – Hundreds support Kelly familly
Friends and family of a Beaconsfield mum battling brain cancer walked over 1500km in 24 hours to help raise funds for much-needed treatment. Hundreds came…
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Year in Review – Cockatoo sculpture develops negative opinions
A sculpture showcasing Cockatoo’s history caused a stir among locals ahead of its official unveiling in June. Negative Curl was commissioned by Cardinia Shire Council…
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Year in Review – Bunyip teenager keeping positive despite rare cancer diagnosis
The community rallied around a Bunyip teenager as she faced a 10-hour surgery to remove a rare cancerous tumour. In June, after experiencing pain in…
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Clancy’s hardwork honoured
A Columba Catholic Primary School student received the MacKillop Social Justice Award at a recent graduation ceremony. Grade 6 student Clancy Cunningham was presented the…
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Year in Review – Pakenham CWA says goodbye
After more than 20 years, the ladies of the Pakenham Country Women’s Association (CWA) decided to close the branch in November. This is the second…
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Year in Review – Remains identified and accused faces court
After an agonising three-month wait, the families of Carol Clay and Russell Hill finally received confirmation that human remains found in Dargo belong to their…
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Year in Review – Frustration at digital dark
In March, residents in the east of Harkaway voiced their frustrations over the poor internet and mobile quality in their area. Neale Adams, who has…
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Year in Review – Pedestrian chaos
A number of sections of footpaths around the Officer Town Centre development are yet to be completed, frustrating local residents and business owners. Instead of…
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Year in Review – Plagued by thefts
As if the Covid situation wasn’t enough to deal with, a popular Pakenham cafe had to pick up the pieces after being targeted by thieves…
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Reducing number plate thefts
The State Government has introduced a new in-built security feature in general-issue number plates, which will reduce crime and number plate theft and benefit all…
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Rising stars of medical research
The State Government is encouraging the state’s brightest health and medical researchers to apply for the 2022 Premier’s Awards for Health and Medical Research. Acting…












