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Paky’s broken links
By Bonny Burrows A lack of footpaths and public transport has left Pakenham’s Bald Hill Road inaccessible to people with a disability, a local father…
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In the footsteps of the Anzacs
By Bonny Burrows As the descendant of renowned Anzac author Patsy Adam-Smith, Pakenham schoolgirl Anna Whelan has always had an interest in Australia’s war history.…
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Bourke Park’s a safer space
By Bonny Burrows Blanket coverage surveillance across Pakenham crime hotspot Bourke Park is already showing results, leading to Victoria Police’s Acting Superintendent to call for…
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Katrina hits centre court
By Bonny Burrows At just seven years of age, Katrina Malty has rubbed shoulders with some of the biggest names in tennis. A once in…
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Shire flips on tinsel towns
By Bonny Burrows This year may mark the return of festive cheer to the streets of Cardinia Shire. Cardinia Shire Council, last year branded a…
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Quotes of the year
“Two hundred mums from the Heritage Spring Primary school came here yesterday to comfort me. There were lots of cuddles and hugs. I was so…
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Security boost to Bourke Park
By Bonny Burrows Pakenham’s Bourke Park became a lot safer in 2017. After years of community protest, blanket-coverage surveillance was installed at the crime hotspot,…
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Stuck at the lights
By Bonny Burrows They were installed at the beginning of 2017, but it took seven months for Pakenham’s McGregor Road pedestrian lights to be activated.…
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Yakkerboo divides Pakenham
By Bonny Burrows Mr Yakkerboo is a well-loved local identity, however not everyone loves an $80,000 bronze and steel sculpture erected in his honour. The…
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World of adventures
By Bonny Burrows Families have flooded through the gates of Gumbuya World, eager to get the first look at Australia’s newest theme park. Stage one…
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Children show their Christmas spirit
By Bonny Burrows Appreciative children are continuing their random acts of kindness in the lead-up to Christmas. Pakenham residents have contacted Star News overwhelmed by…
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