Pakenham Officer Star News
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Fatal crash in Lang Lang
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Lang Lang on December 22. Emergency services were called to reports a milk truck and…
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Q&A with farmers Peter and Maureen Cogo
Can you tell me a bit about your family’s history with this property? Maureen: We bought this property, about six hectares, almost 40 years ago.…
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Santa makes special visit to Officer
Santa Claus made a special stop through Officer over the weekend as the festive spirit builds with Christmas around the corner. Thanks to the Officer…
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Call for community support as little Eddy and other blind and low vision children face critical funding delays
Berwick’s parents, Lauren and Chris, were ecstatic at the birth of their first child, Eddy. Like most first-time parents, they were both nervous and excited…
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Bondi terror attack: urgent call for blood centre
Residents are urging the Victorian Government to establish a local and permanent blood donation centre in the wake of the terror attack in Sydney. The…
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Lions get three on the trot
Pakenham’s momentum is rolling into the second half of the season after the Lions picked up their third straight win in round eight of the…
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Undefeated Catani beaten
Western Park has provided a stern reminder of its class while Iona secured its first win of the season in the last game of the…
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Lacklustre week for Lions
PAKENHAM BOWLS There is no way to sugar coat it; Saturday’s results were extremely disappointing for the Pakenham Bowls Club. Pakenham One (Div 1) was…
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Things heat up in a light-hearted end to the season
A scorching-hot day greeted 61 members of the South West Gippsland Midweek Bowling Group for the final weekly challenge of the year at Corinella Bowls…
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Council moves early to fast-track major intersection upgrade
Cardinia Shire Council has unanimously approved $550,000 in early funding to fast-track planning for the Brunt Road and Whiteside Road intersection upgrade, a major project…
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Festival lights up
The Garfield Christmas Festival returned on December 12, bringing festive cheer and community spirit to the township. Revived in 2014, the festival had grown into…
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Pakenham farewells Lefty
Last week, Pakenham mourned the passing of local legend Kelvin “Lefty” Rees, best known as Main Street’s loyal sweeper. A funeral service was held on…
