Pakenham Officer Star News
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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…
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Reservoir petition handover to Battin
A petition to stop the partial draining of Beaconsfield Reservoir will be presented in Parliament after the local campaign group handed over the list of…
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Vital minutes won back
Ambulance Victoria response times in Cardinia Shire and Casey have shown a modest but welcome improvement in the past year, offering hope for faster emergency…
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Law divides workers
Casey and Cardinia workers are split over Premier Jacinta Allan’s proposal to legislate the right to work from home two days a week. Under this…
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Travellers urged to check luggage for hitchhiking toads
An unexpected guest has been found in a Melbourne motel room – and it wasn’t on the booking list. Agriculture Victoria is urging travellers to…
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Garfield North Community Centre takes shape
Construction is progressing on the much-needed Garfield North Community Centre, a multifunctional space for local residents and organisations to hold community gatherings and events. Since…
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Kid’s dream taken away by thieves
A Pakenham Secondary College student has had his bike stolen for the third time in just 10 weeks totally 4,000 in losses, sparking outrage and…
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Lights taken down despite council pause
Heritage Springs residents have been stunned after council contractors removed several other original lamps by mistake, breaching a resolution to halt the continued removal. Many…
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Over 2500 charges
Almost 1500 offenders involved in serious and organised crime at all levels across Victoria have been charged by the VIPER Taskforce with more than 2600…
