Pakenham Officer Star News
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Cyclist rallies for Velodrome
Local cycling enthusiast Chris Early is rallying support for the construction of a velodrome in Officer, believing it could transform youth engagement in sport while…
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Cranbourne father urges smoke alarms in bedrooms
A Cranbourne father who saved his daughter when a fire broke out in their family home is calling on Victorians to fit smoke alarms in…
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New chapter for OMNI
Older men across Cardinia Shire and Casey are being invited to reconnect, reflect and rediscover purpose through the relaunch of OMNI – Older Men New…
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Two arrested after foot chase
Police arrested two Pakenham men in two stolen Subarus after a foot chase in Longwarry on Wednesday 4 June. Officers observed the first Subaru parked…
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Council calls for funding to prevent shortfall in kinder
One of the state government’s landmark reforms, the rollout of free kinder, continues to be welcomed by councils across the state, but one question remains…
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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…
