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Rocking around the Christmas Tree
A tree with no gaps, a straight trunk and rounded shape are the characteristics to look for when picking out the perfect Christmas tree. That’s…
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Three… alternatives to Christmas trees
1. Christmas card tree. A simple and no-waste Christmas tree idea is to simply blu-tac Christmas cards in a tree shape onto your wall —…
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Locals fed up with dangerous road
The Healesville-Kooweerup Road has long been in need of some major upgrades, and it seems locals are now taking to the streets to let their…
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New report finds cat management vital to stop ecosystem decline
Management of domestic cats is vital to curbing their impact on biodiversity and wildlife, according to the Victorian Government’s Inquiry into Ecosystem Decline report tabled…
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Avenue of honour completed
On 30 June this year the Rotary Club of Pakenham celebrated its 60th anniversary, which also meant celebrating 60 years of service to the community…
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Water burst soars high in Pakenham
A burst water pipe has made an impressive display on Rythdale Road in Pakenham this morning, Monday 6 December. It’s understood the vertical torrent of…
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Major delays on Monash this weekend
The Monash Freeway will be reduced to one lane in both directions at Forster Road from 7pm on Friday, 3 December until 5am on Monday,…
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Works on Racecourse Road begins
Racecourse Road will be closed between Bald Hill Road and Henry Street nightly until Friday 17 December, from 8pm to 5am, as part of the…
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Seedling sale set to be a delight
Local gardening enthusiasts are in for a treat this weekend as the Pakenham Community Garden will be transformed into your one-stop-shop for seedlings and plants.…
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Watchful eyes could put a stop to dumping
Illegal rubbish dumping has long been an issue that has plagued the south-eastern suburbs – but an unusual yet ingenious new solution could help curb…
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Health care worker attacked in Pakenham
A health care worker has been allegedly attacked in Pakenham while administering a Covid-19 test. The Victorian Department of Health released a statement on Tuesday…
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Teens charged over violent assault
Five teens from Melbourne’s south east have been arrested following a violent assault in Narre Warren on Sunday. It is alleged the 16-year-old victim was…