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Hoax hits another school
By ANEEKA SIMONIS PAKENHAM Lakeside Primary School was put into lockdown on Tuesday (23 February) following a threatening phone call directed at the school during…
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College science takes off
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM SCIENCE classes at Officer’s Heritage College will be held in state-of-the-art facilities after the opening of a new science wing this week.…
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Boom gates disaster looms
By ANEEKA SIMONIS WITNESSES who sat in fear watching motorists cross one of Pakenham’s most dangerous level crossings despite an approaching V/Line train have been…
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Speed bump wheel spin hoons warned
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM RESIDENTS of a Pakenham street say the style of speed bumps installed on the road attracts hoons who are using the bumps…
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Ambo move fears
By ANEEKA SIMONIS INTENSIVE care paramedics fear they will be delayed up to 15 minutes when responding to emergency call-outs in Pakenham, Berwick and the…
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Tea and charity auction
PAKENHAM’S Evergreen Retirement Village opened its doors last week to support a very special cause. On Thursday 4 February, generous locals enjoyed morning tea and…
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School boasts tennis ace
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM A FORMER world-class tennis player will share her skills and experience as a coach at Beaconhills College. As well as boasting a…
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Parents proud as punch
By ANEEKA SIMONIS PROUD parents took to social media to share pictures of their children dressed in fresh uniforms for the year ahead. For Preppies,…
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School bomb threats alarming
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM AND ANEEKA SIMONIS A PAKENHAM primary school was targeted in a second wave of bomb threats this week, as part of a…
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Council unmoved by snake threat
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM A PAKENHAM woman is urging walkers to be cautious after she encountered a four-foot long black snake in Cardinia Lakes estate. Deborah…
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Violent park set for surveillance
By ANEEKA SIMONIS POLICE monitored CCTV cameras may soon be installed in Pakenham’s most dangerous crime hangout in a push to flush out violent criminals.…
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It’s more than a run in the park
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM PAKENHAM runners in their dozens have embraced the worldwide Parkrun movement. Every Saturday morning, an open invitation is extended for walkers and…
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