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Stuck at the lights
By Bonny Burrows They were installed at the beginning of 2017, but it took seven months for Pakenham’s McGregor Road pedestrian lights to be activated.…
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Yakkerboo divides Pakenham
By Bonny Burrows Mr Yakkerboo is a well-loved local identity, however not everyone loves an $80,000 bronze and steel sculpture erected in his honour. The…
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World of adventures
By Bonny Burrows Families have flooded through the gates of Gumbuya World, eager to get the first look at Australia’s newest theme park. Stage one…
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Children show their Christmas spirit
By Bonny Burrows Appreciative children are continuing their random acts of kindness in the lead-up to Christmas. Pakenham residents have contacted Star News overwhelmed by…
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They’re burning bright
Tiger fever is set to reach breaking point in Cardinia Shire. This year’s AFL Grand Final champion Richmond has announced the premiership team will be…
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Charlie to the rescue
Charlie the Cockatoo was one of the 6000 guests to attend the Pakenham Carols by Candlelight. The 76-year-old cockatoo resides at the Pakenham Pony Rescue…
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And Christmas for all
By Russell Bennett “There’s always a tomorrow”. That’s the simple, heartfelt message from Sue Johns from the Pakenham Op Shop in the lead-up to the…
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Marching for an end to violence
By Kyra Gillespie While there was an impressive local turnout for this year’s White Ribbon Day walk, it is important that both community leaders and…
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And so it’s Mayor Ross – at long, long last
By Bonny Burrows Newly-elected Cardinia Shire Mayor Collin Ross is hoping to build people’s connection with the council during his 12-month term. The Central Ward…
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Racecourse Road fix
By Kyra Gillespie Pakenham’s most congested arterial road has been promised a facelift under a Liberal Nationals Government in 2018. The Racecourse Road and Bald…
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Cuts for care
By Kyra Gillespie A passionate nine-year-old is giving back to “sick kids” this Christmas by giving a very special and unique gift that has been…
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Art of remembrance
By Bonny Burrows Male offenders working towards rehabilitation within the community have gifted the Pakenham RSL an Anzac themed artwork. Finished just in time for…
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