News
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Students put their message on the fence line
By ANEEKA SIMONIS KIDS aren’t often involved in conversations about family violence. But a Pakenham primary school is working to change that, launching a powerful…
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Love letters across the sea of love
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM FOR many, letter writing is an art which has been lost in the tide of email, SMS and social media. Yet Officer…
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$1.5 million for Black Spot fixes
By ANEEKA SIMONIS NOTORIOUSLY dangerous Cardinia Shire roads and intersections will be remodelled as part of a $1.5 million road safety grant. Six new road…
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Family violence gets T-shirt fronted
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM ‘NO TO family violence’ is a message delivered in schools, football clubs, councils, community groups and in Parliament. And after a workshop…
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Winds of change
By ANEEKA SIMONIS Marchers deliver a blow against the scourge of domestic violence… STRONG gusts of wind threatened to push locals off track during the…
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Delight in the deal
By ANEEKA SIMONIS THERE are many reasons why Megan Quinn, co-founder of a $3.4 billion high-end fashion retailer, is an international success. At a recent…
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Village carols usher in season
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM RESIDENTS at Evergreen Retirement Village welcomed in the Christmas season this week by singing along to Christmas carols performed by local students.…
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Alleged burglars
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS A MAN and a woman have been charged with burglary after being arrested near an Officer construction site this morning (Wednesday). Police…
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Police raise fire alarm
POLICE are warning local residents to keep vigilant with the fire season looming. It comes after reports of three suspicious fires in Casey within three…
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New homes for council furniture
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM PRE-LOVED furniture from Cardinia Shire Council’s former offices have found new homes with more than 40 local community groups. After sitting dormant…
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Racecourse Road midnight robbery
By ANEEKA SIMONIS A 19-YEAR-OLD man was followed by three men who robbed him in the dead of the night in Pakenham. Police said the…
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Busy time for club
OVER the last few weeks the Pakenham East Probus Club has had a very busy time with outings and trips. First, 23 members had a…