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Pakenham East naming update
Council will lodge its request with Geographic Names Victoria (GNV) to name Pakenham East ‘Honora Fields’ following advice from the Local Government Inspectorate that Council’s…
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Breaking barriers with swimming
A heartfelt and powerful community gathering took place on July 28 at Sikh temple in Officer, marking World Drowning Prevention Day and celebrating one year…
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Labor’s beef trade decision with USA needs independent review
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud is calling for an independent review, following Labor’s decision to allow US beef born and raised in Canada or…
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AusNet green thumbs
Energy provider AusNet showed off their green thumbs by chipping in to the re-vegetation project in Garfield. The Lovers Lane site is undergoing a years-long…
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Delicious and decadent Christmas treats
Pakenham Senior Citizens Club’s Christmas In July was a very enjoyable event, thanks to the efforts of the committee, with colourful decorations and delicious and…
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Youth vote for state’s newest arrivals
A group of young people supported by South East Community Links have teamed up for a Bill in the Y Victorian Youth Parliament. Madina Hakimi,…
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Phonics Plus sets up students for life-long success
The State Government says it is making best practice common practice with Victoria’s Phonics Plus program setting up our youngest students for life-long reading success.…
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Growing minds and green spaces with Schools Tree Day
Schools across Australia are being encouraged to take learning outside on Friday, 25 July for Schools Tree Day, the nation’s largest tree-planting and nature care…
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Snow visitors busted
Police have detected a further 420 offences in late July during a major road policing operation targeting motorists heading to Mount Buller. Operation Eastern Snow…
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Main Street revamp revived
The revamp of Main Street is back on with the council looking for a contract to begin construction in the coming months. Last Friday, the…
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Vervale hemp business wins VCAT approval
The permit for the manufacture of hemp bricks in Vervale is now cleared of dispute after VCAT ruled against neighbouring concerns for the growth and…
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Kids Helpline data reveals concerning trend linked to bullying
Concerning data released by yourtown, the operator of Kids Helpline, has highlighted an increase in young Australians who express that they are victims of bullying…
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