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They’re burning bright
Tiger fever is set to reach breaking point in Cardinia Shire. This year’s AFL Grand Final champion Richmond has announced the premiership team will be…
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Charlie to the rescue
Charlie the Cockatoo was one of the 6000 guests to attend the Pakenham Carols by Candlelight. The 76-year-old cockatoo resides at the Pakenham Pony Rescue…
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Decoration drive to raise spirits
Dandenong South charity Avocare has launched a decoration drive to make sure every household has a little festive bling this Christmas. Avocare has put the…
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And Christmas for all
By Russell Bennett “There’s always a tomorrow”. That’s the simple, heartfelt message from Sue Johns from the Pakenham Op Shop in the lead-up to the…
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Marching for an end to violence
By Kyra Gillespie While there was an impressive local turnout for this year’s White Ribbon Day walk, it is important that both community leaders and…
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And so it’s Mayor Ross – at long, long last
By Bonny Burrows Newly-elected Cardinia Shire Mayor Collin Ross is hoping to build people’s connection with the council during his 12-month term. The Central Ward…
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Racecourse Road fix
By Kyra Gillespie Pakenham’s most congested arterial road has been promised a facelift under a Liberal Nationals Government in 2018. The Racecourse Road and Bald…
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Cuts for care
By Kyra Gillespie A passionate nine-year-old is giving back to “sick kids” this Christmas by giving a very special and unique gift that has been…
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Art of remembrance
By Bonny Burrows Male offenders working towards rehabilitation within the community have gifted the Pakenham RSL an Anzac themed artwork. Finished just in time for…
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Long fight for survival
By Cam Lucadou-Wells It takes a lot to stop inspirational 26-year-old cancer survivor Daniel Margariti in his tracks. After raising more than $7000 in 2017,…
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Horse rider turns Ambassador
A day among the horses won’t be too out of the norm for Garfield North resident Rachelle O’Connor, with the 19- year-old taking out the…
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Beware the dark angel
By Bonny Burrows In a spooktakular Halloween event, ghouls, ghosts, witches and devils stalked the streets of Officer’s Timbertop Boulevard. Tuesday night’s Halloween festivities, organised…