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New station works begin
Works have begun on the long awaited new Pakenham train station, bus interchange and extension of the metro track. Bass MP Jordan Crugnale shared the…
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Red rattler visits Pakenham
Reminiscent of yesteryear, an iconic ‘red rattler’ train delighted transport enthusiasts at Pakenham Train Station over the weekend. The Red Rattler (Tait) electric train was…
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Wild weather still causing chaos
Wild weather has again caused headaches across the Cardinia region with flood waters and falling trees causing problems for commuters. A tree caused damage to…
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Burst water pipe in Pakenham
A water main has burst under a footpath on Army Road in Pakenham at 9am Thursday 11 November. Water has caused minor flooding at the…
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Drug motorbike rider caught
A 23-year-old man from Berwick has been caught allegedly driving while under the influence of drugs in Officer. Cardinia Highway Patrol said they detected a…
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Cardinia Council welcomes new Mayor
The Cardinia Shire Council has new leaders at the helm, after the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for 2022 were elected at Monday night’s annual statutory…
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Dumping outrage
Pakenham locals have expressed their disappointment in their fellow residents after noticing a business’s parking lot had been used as an illegal dumping ground. Unknown…
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Lights out along Princes Highway
Drivers are being urged to stay safe and drive to conditions as storm damage across the South East continues. Most traffic lights along the Princes…
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Wild weather leaves thousands without power
Thousands of households across Cardinia Shire have woken up without power Friday 29 October. Over 3412 households in Pakenham, 3382 in Officer, 1377 in Beaconsfield,…
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Woman airlifted after Pakenham Upper crash
A woman was airlifted to hospital following a car accident in Pakenham Upper on Thursday morning. Emergency services were called to the crash on Pakenham…
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Pop in to Officer Hall for a vaccination
Residents who are still waiting to get their first or second Covid-19 vaccination have another easily accessible location available to them – the Officer Public…
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Spooky competition for Lakesiders
The ghosts and ghouls will no doubt be out to play this coming weekend, as Halloween is upon us once again! For this year’s spooky…