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Level crossing works disrupt Pakenham
Works to remove Pakenham’s level crossings are underway, causing traffic detours at McGregor Road, Main Street and Racecourse Road. Night works will eventually see a…
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Three months until third dose
Victorians over the age of 18 will now be eligible to get their vital third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine after three months, just in…
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Act of road rage captured
A TikTok video of an alleged road rage incident in Pakenham has gone viral. The video, posted by user @lozzalabassa, depicts passengers from a ute…
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Scouts attend Vic Jamboree
More than 7000 youth members, leaders and support staff across the whole state are still feeling the positive effects of the Victorian Jamboree (Vic Jam).…
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For emergencies only
As the Omicron wave of Covid continues to sweep the state, Victoria’s inundated emergency health workers are reminding community members to save Triple Zero calls…
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Tragedy for Kooweerup forklift driver
A 44-year-old man from Kooweerup has died following a workplace accident in Dandenong South on the morning of Monday 17 January. Emergency services were called…
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Friday flash flooding
Widespread flash flooding across Pakenham caused building damage to homes and businesses on Friday 14 January. Pakenham SES spokesman Shayne Honey said the unit had…
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Tobacconist ram-raided overnight
The owners of the Pakenham Tobacco Shop woke up to a devastating scene on Monday morning after their small business was targeted by thieves in…
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Keep your pets safe
Police are reminding people about securing animals while driving. Laws in Victoria prohibit driving with an animal on your lap while a driver or passenger…
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Thieves target cafe twice in eight days
As if the Covid situation wasn’t enough to deal with, a popular Pakenham cafe is now trying to pick up the pieces after being targeted…
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Unlicensed Pakenham man facing multiple charges
A Pakenham man was charged with multiple offences after attempting to flee the scene of a collision on Wednesday 12 January. They 18-year-old was charged…
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Australia Day by the lake
The recent Omicron wave may have put a dampener on local residents’ summer plans – but with Australia Day just around the corner, a Pakenham…