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New legislation targeting repeat youth offenders
Strengthening bail tests, clarifying the ability of police to apply for bail revocation for repeat offenders and creating a separate offence for committing a serious…
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Boom gates gone at Station Street
Works are continuing at Station Street in Officer, where the level crossing has been permanently closed to traffic to allow for the boom gates to…
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McGregor Road opens early
McGregor Road has reopened early as the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) wraps up works under the rail line. Opening at 6pm on Monday 12…
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Historic milking shed demolished by industry
The last milking shed of the historic IYU estate was taken down as part of the new industrial development of Pakenham South, however, the council…
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Celebrating 70 years of spuds
From jacket potatoes served to staff members to a cake topped with icing shaped like a potato field, Red Gem Growers and Packers’ 70th birthday…
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Gala dinner giving babies best start in life
Drouin-based infant and maternity aid charity Olivia’s Place is preparing to host its 10th annual gala dinner and charity auction later this month. The event…
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Fun and festivities ahead for senior citizens
August is a busy month for the Pakenham Senior Citizens Club, who had a visit from Cardinia councillor Carol Ryan, who joined the club for…
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Birthday win for Amorosi after years-long family fight
International pop star Vanessa Amorosi will have one more thing to celebrate on her birthday after winning a years-long legal battle against her mother. Amorosi,…
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Eric’s legacy to woodworking and friends
A man to be cherished and remembered, the Berwick District Woodworkers Club recently lost one of its oldest members with the passing of Eric Guthrie…
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Criticisms on EPA’s settlement on landfill
Local residents have criticised the Environmental Protection Authority’s settlement of $200,000 with the operators of a controversial landfill in Cranbourne. The EPA announced on Friday…
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Expanded care for community pharmacists after new pilot
The state-wide pharmacist prescribing pilot officially launched on 2 August in Victoria, which has highlighted the range of healthcare services made available at community pharmacies.…
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Truck blocks Main Street
A B-Double truck temporarily blocked Pakenham’s Main Street today after a failed attempt to do a U-turn at the brand-new roundabout under the rail bridge.…
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