Pakenham Officer Star News
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Self-defence laws remain “weak”
Victims say their security and peace of mind have been shaken after Parliament refused to review self-defence laws, despite rising crime in Casey and Cardinia.…
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Repairs begin at Cardinia Life
Cardinia Shire Council has confirmed repairs are underway at Cardinia Life following ongoing community complaints about cold pool water and changeroom temperatures. Concerns about the…
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Dog attacks increase
The number of dog attacks has more than doubled across Cardinia Shire since before the pandemic, as revealed by the council’s new pet management policy.…
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Road strike under review
Emerald resident and wildlife rescuer Leanne Sultana has welcomed a major step forward in the fight against the escalating wildlife roadstrike crisis along Wellington Road,…
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Rays go two from two
Dandenong Stingrays first-round AFL Draft prospect Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves has provided a striking reminder of his talent with his most complete performance of the season. Hibbins-Hargreaves…
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Bowlers strike gold on a perfect winter’s day at Kooweerup
The South West Gippsland Midweek Bowling Group once again struck gold with the weather conditions on Thursday with 38 members heading to Kooweerup to take…
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Double Gippsland win
Lily Milner and Brooke Kelly inspired Gippsland to a 5.18(48) to 4.5(29) victory over Sandringham at Shepley Oval on Saturday morning. Milner continued her purple…
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Step closer to change
The grim reality of kangaroo and wildlife road fatalities along Wellington Road continues to weigh heavily on the local community, but recent developments offer a…
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Children with cancer lies, mother convicted
A mother who pleaded for money in Pakenham and across the country while lying about her kids having cancer will soon be sentenced before a…
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Hogan the hero at Garfield
GARFIELD GOLF It was a miserable old day and there was plenty of rain about at Garfield Golf Club on Saturday which saw a field…
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Pigeon fight
A distressing Tiktok video showing a pigeon trapped inside a vacant shop at Pakenham Marketplace has gone viral, drawing international attention. The footage, originally posted…
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No hiding for gangs
Youth gang crime is sparking growing concern in Casey and Cardinia, where residents report a rise in petty crime and a growing sense of insecurity…
