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$2 million grants To improve child wellbeing and safety
The Victorian Government is supporting key organisations in the education, health and family sectors to keep Victorian children safe through the Child Information Sharing Scheme…
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Farewell but not forever for Vanille
Husband and wife Pascal and Martine are looking forward to taking a break from Vanille Bistro after almost two decades operating in Pakenham, before relaunching…
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Cardinia residents impacted by EPA data breach
Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria’s external contact centre was hacked with thousands of customers’ information stolen, including those of Cardinia residents who reported odour pollution…
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Trees sown for climate-change insights
An “innovative” study is underway to determine how native plants respond to climate change in Greater Dandenong and Melbourne’s East. Federation University researcher and plant…
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Changing over the Inner Wheel committee
The Inner Wheel Club of Pakenham has welcomed in its new committee for the 2024-25 year ahead. On Sunday 14 July, club members gathered at…
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Lynn to appeal murder conviction
Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn is set to appeal his murder conviction over the death of camper Carol Clay, his lawyer says. The 57-year-old was…
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Paddy’s Kitchen calls for donations
PRECEDE Paddy’s kitchen has been serving the Pakenham community for almost 8 years, providing about 80-100 meals every Sunday of the year. The kitchen supports…
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Group effort makes for a safer commute for Beaconhills students
Students walking to Beaconhills College’s Pakenham campus now have a safer commute to school, thanks to a new school crossing across the busy Toomuc Valley…
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New quarry approved in Lang Lang
Lang Lang may continue to be an epicentre of truck movements feeding raw materials to Melbourne’s insatiable construction sites after the State Government recently approved…
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Appreciating Pakenham’s new station
Members of Officer’s Gurdwara Sri Guru Nanak Darbar (SGND) paid a special visit to Pakenham Station. Last Monday 8 July, families toured the stations to…
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Main Street open, McGregor Closed
Main Street is back open with residents greeted to a brand new roundabout under the rail bridge while McGregor Road closes for almost a month.…
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Pakenham icons lost
Football stalwart remembered Pakenham lost one of its most devoted residents with the passing of Thelma Young who is remembered as a tireless worker. Ms…
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