Pakenham Officer Star News
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Greg Lynn wins appeal, court orders murder retrial
Airline pilot Greg Lynn has won his appeal against his conviction for allegedly murdering camper Carol Clay. In a unanimous decision on 11 December, Court…
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Elves silenced by vandalism
As Christmas approaches, the Gembrook community is feeling the loss of a much-loved festive tradition that for years brought joy, excitement and a touch of…
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Q&A with farmer Grant Sims
What motivated you to start exploring regenerative farming practices? Two reasons In our challenging environmental conditions we face as farmers with droughts, floods etc I…
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Racecourse Road back open
After more than two months of closure, Racecourse Road has reopened, with works still ongoing to upgrade the major route through Pakenham. On Thursday, 18…
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Suspicious house fire in Clyde North
Detectives from the Arson and Explosives Squad are investigating following a suspicious house fire in Clyde North. Emergency services responded to reports of the fire…
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Pumas overpower Pirates
PREMIER FIRSTS Pakenham Pumas Premier 2 Firsts produced a commanding all-round performance on Thursday night, pulling away from Preston Pirates to secure an impressive 12–6…
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Christmas tree in all its holiday glory
The festive season has once again lit up the community, and this year residents truly outdid themselves. Homes across the area came alive with twinkling…
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Funding boost for Berwick Mechanics’ Institute & Free Library
In May 2025, the Minister for Local Government, Nick Staikos M.P., announced a funding package of $9,000 for each of the eleven remaining Mechanics’ Institute…
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A weekend of celebration at the new Pakenham Chapel
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held two special community events over the weekend to mark the opening and dedication of its new…
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Building Storm hits Officer
Melbourne Storm’s connection with the local community continued to grow on Saturday with Victoria’s NRL heroes heading to Comely Banks Recreation Reserve in Officer for…
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Lions lose noisy nail-biter
PAKENHAM BOWLS The first of the reverse rounds of the 2025/26 pennant season produced two very close games under the Paky Dome on Saturday. Pakenham…
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Be enraged but not misguided
People are right to be shocked by the events at Bondi Beach last Sunday evening. They are right to be appalled at the vicious attack…
