News
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Robbery in Officer
Police are investigating reports of a robbery that occurred on Rix Road in Officer on Friday 15 September. It is believed the victim was approached…
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Back to the future at Beaconhills
Beaconhills College’s Junior School at Pakenham has unearthed a time capsule buried a quarter of a century ago in the walls of the school. The…
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Programs a boon for producers
Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) annual Producer Adoption Outcomes Report has reported that MLA adoption programs have delivered $1.04b* in total net benefits to participating…
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Helping hand extended for financial hardship
Farmers, fishers, foresters and related small businesses will be able to continue accessing free financial counselling services, with the announcement today of new funding agreements…
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Bike track concept revealed
Cardinia Shire Council is inviting local residents and bike enthusiasts to share feedback on a concept design for a bike track upgrade at Pepi’s Land…
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Op shop customers dig deep
The Pakenham Op Shop is celebrating a record year of sales, distributing $140,000 to community organisations within Cardinia Shire. Pakenham Op Shop secretary Bev Burley…
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Roundabout plans fall through, section to close permanently
Cardinia Shire Council has moved to permanently close a section of Mulcahy Road, near the Pakenham Cemetery. Council began discussions surrounding the closure of Mulcahy…
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Mad for the Magpies
When people ask Pakenham resident Tam Murphy what her greatness life achievement is, most expect a gushing story about the birth of her child, or…
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Voice ’confusion’
A local professor has hit out at the discourse surrounding the Voice, calling the conversation “very disappointing”, asking voters not to base their decision on…
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Celebrating Indigenous stories
Local kids were invited to learn and celebrate Indigenous culture and language on Bunurong land in Pakenham, as part of the school holidays. Held on…
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Jacinta Allan takes top job
Jacinta Allan is the new Premier-elect of Victoria and the man who wanted to challenge her for the title will be deputy. Ms Allan ran…
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Millions in road upgrades still in limbo
Hundreds of millions of dollars in road upgrades locally still hang in the balance as the Federal Government has received the final report, but are…