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Coming up roses
Many local businesses were left “shocked” and dismayed after the state government announced Victoria’s snap lockdown on Friday – perhaps none more so than florists,…
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Vandals stir up trouble
It was the initiative that dished up smiles during lockdown, but now a decrepit looking Spoonville site in Pakenham is providing anything but joy. During…
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Major weapons blitz
A major police operation targeting illegal weapon use in Pakenham has resulted in 10 people being charged with a raft of drug and weapon offences.…
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Food pantry throws open its doors
After a challenging year, relief agencies from across Cardinia Shire have bonded together to open a new community food pantry, to be located at Living…
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Students to get new sensory space
Officer Specialist School is among those to have been granted funding in the latest round of the State Government’s Inclusive Schools Fund. The school received…
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Seedling market sprouts
Green thumbs looking to expand their collection of flora have a new local option with the opening of Future Seeds Nursery. Future Seeds Nursery is…
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School revved up for new bus
After a five-year battle, students at Officer Secondary College may finally be able to catch a bus to school. The State Budget, announced on Tuesday…
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New council is here
Three new faces have been voted in to represent the Pakenham and Officer communities on council for the 2020-24 term. Tammy Radford, Jack Kowarzik and…
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Our door is open!
Roylaines Photo and Electronics has reopened its doors to welcome back customers after the recent Covid lockdown restrictions. Although the doors have been locked since August…
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Candidate crush
Almost 30 candidates will fight for just five spots to represent the booming Pakenham and Officer communities in the upcoming Cardinia Shire Council election. The…
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Time for a permanent pothole fix
In yet more pothole pain for Officer, a crater has opened up on Brunt Road and is wreaking havoc on unsuspecting vehicles. And it’s not…
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Town in waiting
Officer residents, who were promised a town centre upon purchasing their homes, are becoming impatient. While a town centre in the heart of Officer has…
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