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Furry Friends Day
One at a Time Pet Rescue (formerly Best Friends) held a successful event on July 19 in Pakenham, giving locals the chance to meet animals…
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Bakery Buzzing Start
Pakenham locals turned out in full support as The Bakery Store officially opened its doors on 19 July, celebrating with food, music, and family fun.…
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Unexpected winter wonders
Winter often feels like a quiet season when most prefer the comfort of home. But if you venture outside, you might be surprised by what…
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Locals hunt for historic treasures
Last weekend turned into a treasure hunt for special knick-knacks and precious keepsakes with this year’s Pakenham Antique and Collectables Fair. Lovers of all things…
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Overnight truck fire in Pearcedale
CFA responded to reports of a truck fire at around 12:09am on Dandenong Hastings Rd in Pearcedale on Saturday 19 July. Five CFA units from…
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Tree canopy importance
A recent study by RMIT University cited that major Australian cities, including Melbourne, fail to meet international tree canopy goals. This comes as data revealed…
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New dead-bird cluster found in Dandenong
Further dead birds have since been found in Dandenong, with still no conclusive cause of death for more than suspectedly-poisoned 150 corellas and other birds…
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Pair locked up for armed home-invasion
Two home-invaders have been jailed after holding a resident at knifepoint while looting his family home and garage in Mulgrave. Jal Luak, 20, and Tietdong…
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Hazardous material found at factory fire
Heavy smoke has billowed from a hazardous factory-fire in Dandenong on Sunday 20 July. Fire fighters donned breathing apparatus to launch an internal attack on…
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Popular push for Doveton kids’ pool
A 2100-strong petition is pushing for a kids’ shallow pool and other children’s water facilities to be reinstated at Casey Council’s revamped Doveton Pool in…
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Cardinia Life reaches platinum status
Pakenham’s local pool has reached the peak of water safety with Life Saving Victoria awarding it platinum status. Cardinia Life underwent a series of assessments…
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Council’s pets policy open to feedback
Greater Dandenong’s future direction on dangerous dogs, stray cats and animal welfare is open for public feedback. The council is running a survey to help…
