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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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Precision dairy conference highlights tech opportunities
A south-west Victorian dairy consultant is encouraging famers to start using AI and learn how technology can benefit their businesses after attending a major international…
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Suspicious house fire in Clyde North
Detectives from the Arson and Explosives Squad are investigating following a suspicious house fire in Clyde North. Emergency services responded to reports of the fire…
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Racecourse Road back open
After more than two months of closure, Racecourse Road has reopened, with works still ongoing to upgrade the major route through Pakenham. On Thursday, 18…
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Christmas tree in all its holiday glory
The festive season has once again lit up the community, and this year residents truly outdid themselves. Homes across the area came alive with twinkling…
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A weekend of celebration at the new Pakenham Chapel
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held two special community events over the weekend to mark the opening and dedication of its new…
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Funding boost for Berwick Mechanics’ Institute & Free Library
In May 2025, the Minister for Local Government, Nick Staikos M.P., announced a funding package of $9,000 for each of the eleven remaining Mechanics’ Institute…
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‘Heinous’ and ‘horrific’, community reacts to Bondi terror attack
People across many cultures and faiths have condemned the Bondi terror attack against the Jewish community, which has resulted in the death of 16 people.…
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Be enraged but not misguided
People are right to be shocked by the events at Bondi Beach last Sunday evening. They are right to be appalled at the vicious attack…












