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No jail for predatory teacher
A former primary school teacher from Pakenham who pleaded guilty to the sexual assault and grooming of children has avoided jail time and will serve…
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Woman struck in hit-run
Police are investigating after a woman was struck by a vehicle in Pakenham on 31 January. It is believed the woman was crossing at the…
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Grassfire under control
CFA responded to an intense grass and scrub fire earlier today in Pakenham South. Crews arrived to find a grassfire in a paddock on Kooweerup…
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Trees posing serious risk
A group of neighbours in Pakenham are urging the council to remove or trim hazardous trees and branches that have been falling onto properties and…
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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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