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50 years for the Farleys
“Some of my family thought it wasn’t going to last,” said Eve Farley, nee Bonato, the daughter of Italian immigrants who settled in Dandenong in…
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Making a splash to raise crucial cash
Forty swimmers from the Casey Cardinia Triathlon Squad will take part in the 2022 Casey MS Mega Swim on Saturday 22 October at Casey RACE…
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Berwick Strikers President crowned local champion
Like many people in Victoria, Milinda Dasanayaka is mad about cricket. The Berwick Strikers Cricket Club president and player was one of the club’s founders…
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Leptospirosis – more than a case of the flu
Several of my veterinary colleagues have had leptospirosis. They described it as being like a nasty case of the flu, with aches and shivers, leaving…
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Local man gives blood for the 200th time
Pakenham local Barrie Young made his 200th blood donation on Tuesday 18 October at the Pakenham Library Community Hall. Mr Young has donated blood four…
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Council refuses to grant planning permit for childcare centre
A proposal for a childcare centre in Pakenham has been knocked back by the Cardinia Shire council. The decision to grant a planning permit for…
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Artists in Cardinia Shire can now apply for Small Change grants
Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging artists and arts groups to apply for the Cardinia Arts Small Change Grants program for 2022. The Cardinia Arts Small…
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Annual walk taking big steps for premature babies
This year’s annual Walk for Prems will be held on Sunday 23 October to raise awareness and support for babies born prematurely. Every year, 48,000…
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Diamonds are forever
Cedric and Jean Smith’s love has spanned many years and travelled the world with them. The English couple, who have lived in Pakenham for 15…
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Intersection upgrades complete
Construction teams have removed roundabouts at two major intersections on the Western Port Highway. Traffic lights have replaced the roundabouts at the Ballarto Road and…
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Age no barrier for connections
A Pakenham school and nearby retirement village have teamed up to generate intergenerational connections, inspired by a hit ABC reality show. Beginning next week, Pakenham…
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Young voters urged to check their enrolment details
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) has issued a reminder for Victorians to ensure their voting enrolment details are correct ahead of the State election on…
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