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’Treated like a criminal’, push for defence of unimpaired drivers prescribed cannabis
A South East resident is sick of living in fear for simply taking medication for chronic pain, prompting him to support the establishment of...
Tributes to former MP Jude Perera
Former Cranbourne Labor MP Jude Perera has died at the age of 71.
His family announced with “deep sadness” on social media on 23...
Group effort makes for a safer commute for Beaconhills students
Students walking to Beaconhills College’s Pakenham campus now have a safer commute to school, thanks to a new school crossing across the busy Toomuc...
Absenteeism continues to rise
The number of students taking days off school has continued to climb following the Covid pandemic.
School attendance data for the 2019 to 2023 period...
Locals remember legendary coach James Dore
Locals are remembering football player and coach James Thomas Dore (1948-2024), a legendary leader respected across the football world and mentor for many from...
A life dedicated to local sport
Raymond John ’Ashes’ O’Connor
1 July 1945 - 9 July 2024
The name of ’Ashes’ O’Connor has been a key part of the Pakenham Football Club...
Treasures on display
The 19th annual Pakenham Antique and Collectables Fair returned for 2024, attracting enthusiasts and collectors from across the region.
Organised by the Rotary Club...
‘Devoid of moral qualms’: fatal hit-run driver jailed
Less than three weeks after leaving a cyclist to die in Hampton Park, Peter Koutsogiannakis caused another dangerous crash.
Driving a stolen Mazda on January...
Police charge two Pakenham boys after alleged armed robberies
Police have charged four teenage boys following a string of alleged armed robberies across a number of Melbourne suburbs on Monday 22 July.
Members of...
A system to support the most vulnerable
As a board member of the Cardinia Foundation and the manager of Sustained Quality Care, Pakenham's Abiola Ajetomobi has witnessed firsthand the profound impact...
Check your enrolment details
The Victorian Electoral Commission have urged eligible residents and ratepayers to check they are enrolled to vote for the upcoming local council elections by...
Young woman’s death being treated as non suspicious
After extensive searching since late week a young woman from Pakenham named Peta has been found deceased.
The 28 year old was found dead...
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Slow start proves costly for Lions
PAKENHAM BOWLS
SATURDAY
Pakenham One (Div 1) was at home to Mulgrave, the side immediately below them on the ladder. The Lions did not get...
