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Pakenham farewells Lefty
Last week, Pakenham mourned the passing of local legend Kelvin “Lefty” Rees, best known as Main Street’s loyal sweeper. A funeral service was held on…
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Norm Smith: the bus driver who moved the community
As Emerald Secondary College celebrated its 40th birthday in November, Star Mail highlighted some of the biggest contributors to the school, one such individual is…
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Greg Lynn wins appeal, court orders murder retrial
Airline pilot Greg Lynn has won his appeal against his conviction for allegedly murdering camper Carol Clay. In a unanimous decision on 11 December, Court…
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Elves silenced by vandalism
As Christmas approaches, the Gembrook community is feeling the loss of a much-loved festive tradition that for years brought joy, excitement and a touch of…
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$250m Cranbourne South Hindu temple faces Federal decision
A proposed $250 million Hindu temple precinct in Cranbourne South’s green wedge has been referred to the Federal Government, with a decision now pending on…
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Q&A with farmer Grant Sims
What motivated you to start exploring regenerative farming practices? Two reasons In our challenging environmental conditions we face as farmers with droughts, floods etc I…
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Community rallies ahead of Ride for Lucy
Two Pakenham teachers are gearing up for their second epic ride to raise awareness and funds for DIPG, the deadliest form of childhood brain cancer,…
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Panda Mart reopens after court-ordered shutdown
Panda Mart has reopened its Cranbourne store following a temporary court-ordered shutdown earlier last week. Star News reported last week that Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV)…
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MP questions youth justice
An opposition MP is renewing calls for the Victorian Government to reconsider the age of criminal responsibility, after an 11-year-old would not face charges over…
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Pakenham Roads Upgrade trails for electric transition
An electric excavator, tip-truck and utes are just a few of the new environmentally efficient additions to the construction fleet being trialled on the Pakenham…
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Council unanimously backs call to pause new planning laws
Cardinia Shire Council is appealing to the state government to pause the implementation of new planning laws that they worry prioritise speed over safety, transparency…
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Pakenham SES awards Life Membership to legends
Three long-serving volunteers from the Pakenham unit of Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) have been awarded Unit Life Membership, recognising decades of service to emergency…
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