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Year in Review – Plagued by thefts
As if the Covid situation wasn’t enough to deal with, a popular Pakenham cafe had to pick up the pieces after being targeted by thieves…
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Reducing number plate thefts
The State Government has introduced a new in-built security feature in general-issue number plates, which will reduce crime and number plate theft and benefit all…
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Rising stars of medical research
The State Government is encouraging the state’s brightest health and medical researchers to apply for the 2022 Premier’s Awards for Health and Medical Research. Acting…
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Back to the classroom
The State Government is calling for former Victorian teachers to return to the classroom in 2023 and support students to get the best education. Acting…
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Regional road deaths a concern
The State Government has reinforced its focus on reducing road trauma in the new year after the number of people killed on Victoria’s roads increased…
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Year in Review – Lily pond lament
Locals expressed their sadness that a picturesque Pakenham pond had become a “litter infected wasteland” after years of apparent neglect. Duncan Drive’s lily pond was…
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Year in Review – Business women on path to success
Local entrepreneurial women were inspired to take steps towards establishing their own businesses, thanks to a program held at Living and Learning Pakenham. The first…
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Year in Review – Scomo visited Sikhs
Hot on the election campaign in May, then prime minister Scott Morrison shared birthday cake and roti with volunteers at an Officer Sikh temple. Mr…
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Year in Review – Train art inspires community
Students at Beaconhills College and the construction team from the Pakenham level crossing removal project joined forces to make artwork. The level crossing project team…
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New study to tackle obesity with sand
Fresh research from the University of South Australia (UniSA) has identified specially constructed sand as a new therapy to tackle obesity. The engineered particles of…
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Getting your child ready for prep
Starting school is a major milestone in a child’s life and a major transition. So how do you best prepare your child for Prep? Deakin…
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A furry solution to tackle loneliness
It’s no secret that people and pets have a special bond but now a new study will determine whether having a pet around can decrease…
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