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Boy is ready to run
A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD boy who is determined the beat his record time will compete in his 50th community-led ParkRun event this Saturday. Hudson Alonso’s run around…
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Admired Mama leads by example
Once there was a Mama who was grappling through the challenges of life. Now, she has become a beacon of hope for hundreds of others.…
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A lifelong fascination with pigeons
Dr Colin Walker of Pearcedale has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List. The veterinarian…
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Desperate bid for safety
Local cyclists are calling for motorist and local authorities to help change the culture of road safety. Pakenham resident and sales manager of Trek Bicycle,…
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SEMMA attacks $10K wage ‘band-aid’
A new $10,000 wage bonus to home-building apprentices has been slammed as a “band-aid” approach by a peak manufacturing body in the South East. Last…
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Help our seniors
Evergreen Retirement Village is calling for donations of wool or lace to support residents who are knitting comfort teddies for those in need. One resident,…
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Feeding the community
Too many people are struggling to put food on the table while perfectly good food goes to waste. Aroha Langley saw an opportunity to bridge…
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CFA as fast as lightning
The turbulent weather sparked its fair share of fires over the long weekend which was met by a swift response from the CFA. On Australia…
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300 join Thai Pongal Festival
Over 300 attended the Tamil Thai Pongal festival, a significant cultural event that brought together the community in joy and gratitude held at Pakenham Hall…
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Declan honoured as inspirational leader
Cockatoo’s Declan Kruzicevic-King proves that the kids are alright with his extensive work in the community earning him the title of Cardinia’s Young Citizen of…
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Hills MND fight wins Event of the Year
2024’s Hills MND Big Freeze has been named the Event of the Year after starting as a family initiative with small goals to a day…
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Senior citizen of the year
Emerald’s Magda Lane was recognised as the 2025 Senior Citizen of the Year by Cardinia Shire Council. The Senior Citizen of the Year Award goes…
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