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New initiative to increase employment launches
Refugees are being offered a new support system to help them into employment opportunities in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs. An innovative new employment initiative aims to…
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Big hope to be had
A Pakenham mother’s little way of spreading hope has grown beyond the confines of her home to a brand new warehouse space. Have Hope Inc,…
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Hats all the rage for Easter
Primary school students across the district enjoyed designing, creating and wearing fabulous Easter bonnets as part of their schools’ annual parades last week. Many schools…
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Bad Friday for crime
Good Friday turned out to be a bad day for crime in Pakenham, after two separate incidents occurred involving allegedly stolen vehicles. The first saw…
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Man charged following Beaconsfield man’s death
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal single vehicle crash in Wangaratta on 9 April. Emergency services were called to…
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Toy library returns
The Pakenham and District Toy Library has been resurrected by new volunteers, after Covid-19 forced its closure in 2020. Pakenham mums Liz Roberts, Kimberley Lardner…
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Dog lover’s delight lights up Bunjil Place
Dog lovers will be drawn to Bunjil Place this winter, as the civic hub’s plaza is transformed into an interactive dog sculpture. The Lost Dogs’…
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Five teenagers arrest in alleged crime spree
Police have charged five teenagers in Pakenham following an alleged crime spree across multiple suburbs of Melbourne on 7 April. It’s alleged the group were…
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Three arrested after pursuit
Police have arrested three people following a pursuit through Pakenham on Friday 7 April. Officers responded to reports a black Audi sedan with no registration…
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Operation Nexus targets Easter holiday hotspots
Victoria Police is warning motorists to take extra care on the roads this Easter with three fatal collisions already recorded in the first three days…
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Upgrading Clyde Road
Clyde Road is amongst the many local roadways getting an upgrade. Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) is undertaking design and planning investigations for the upgrade…
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Chamber welcomes new members
The Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce (CCC) held its first event for 2023 on Tuesday 28 March. Titled We Are Stronger Together, the event included business…
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