Pakenham Officer Star News
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Hope rises in ovens
Bakeries across Australia are joining forces to support vital brain cancer research, inspired by the diagnosis of a much-loved Berwick bakery owner. Tonie Dalton, co-owner…
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The fight continues amid heartbreaking setback
With the nationwide Baking for Brain Cancer fundraiser set to take place this Saturday, the campaign’s driving force—Berwick’s much-loved Tonie Dalton—has again captured hearts as…
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Baking brings $67K hope
What began as a family’s personal heartbreak has transformed into a movement of national generosity, with Baking for Brain Cancer raising more than $67,000 and…
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Principal powers questioned
Victorian school principals will soon have new powers to suspend or expel students for harmful behaviour outside the school gate — including online incidents. Announced…
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Survivor honoured
PRECEDE This King’s Birthday isn’t just an honour but vindication for Pakenham’s Colin Tidball, who spent his life not only serving but, at times, challenging…
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The conscience of Warragul
A teacher, priest, historian and storyteller of Gippsland once called the “conscience of Warragul”, Reverend Canon Dr James Connelly has received a more than deserved…
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Young Veterans founder Christopher May honoured with prestigious OAM
Emerald resident, Chris May has been honoured with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his outstanding commitment to the veteran and emergency…
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Power couple honoured
They’re not just partners in life, but partners in service. Beaconsfield’s power couple, Ann and Graeme Taylor, have both received a Medal of the Order…
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Hibbins-Hargreaves the star as 12 locals take the field for Vic Country
Dandenong Stingrays co-captain Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves and top Gippsland prospect Willem Duursma were the stars of the show for Vic Country in its first game of…
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Teacher allegedly carjacked at knifepoint
Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a teenager following an alleged carjacking at Berwick College on 29 April. It is understood the teenager, who…
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Sleepless for Aurora
Winter’s first Aurora put on a stunning show Sunday night, June 1, and into Monday, June 2, lighting up the southern skies over Melbourne and…
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Mixed views on machete ban
“It’s not the weapon — it’s the system.” That’s the resounding message from Cardinia and Casey residents following Premier Jacinta Allan’s fast-tracked machete ban, introduced…
