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New play space for nature-loving kids
Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne launched its new Woodland Picnic Area playground on Friday 30 June, designed to inspire the next generation of nature lovers. Minister…
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Charges pressed following road rage
A man has been charged following an alleged road rage incident where a knife was brandished in Tynong North on Wednesday 28 June. Initially, police…
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Painting for charity
This July, Annie Sloan stockists across Australia, including Pakenham, are invited to partner with not-for-profits (NFPs), charities and organisations in their local community to paint…
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Seven arrested in alleged high-speed stolen cars
Seven people in two alleged stolen cars have been arrested after speeding at high speeds through the South East, police say. An Operation Trinity police…
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Council passes ‘responsible’ budget
Cardinia Shire Council unanimously voted to adopt its council budget for 2023-24 at a special council meeting on Monday 26 June. The budget features a…
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Pakenham Rotary changes over
The Pakenham charter Rotary Club held one of it’ largest attended changerovers in years to not only see the change of leadership, but also celebrate…
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Shaky start to the weekend in Victoria
Several Victorians were rudely awakened in the early hours of the morning by one of the biggest earthquakes in recent months. Thousands of people have…
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Average water prices set to increase by 2.3 per cent
The Essential Services Commission (ESC) has completed its review of South East Water’s five-year pricing plan, with typical bills in 2023-24 set to increase by…
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Police appeal for information regarding house fire
Police are investigating a suspicious house fire in Arlington Avenue, Pakenham The fire occurred at 6.15am on Tuesday 20 June. Police are seeking anybody who…
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Reckless driving in Princes Highway
Police are investigating reports of a vehicle being driven erratically on the Princes Highway, from Tynong towards Nar Nar Goon. A white coloured Volkswagen was…
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Early gains for MERLE pilot
An early-intervention pilot program is reportedly making inroads as the youth crime rate soars in the South East. In August, the MERLE (Mentor, Empower, Reflect,…
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Teens sucked into ‘harmful’ vapes
Vaping’s health dangers are widely underestimated by its growing legions of young users, a Monash Health webinar was told. The event Understanding Vaping featured guests…
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