Pakenham Officer Star News
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Communities step up to fill critical gaps
While firefighters battle catastrophic blazes across Victoria’s north, another frontline has been quietly at work — locals and community groups who have not rested since…
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Local firefighters deployed to bushfires across the state, describe ‘devastating’ scenes
The battle against several bushfires across the state continues, with local firefighters beginning to return from the front, describing “devastating” scenes. More than 500 structures,…
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Firefighters warn Premier Jacinta Allan of fire truck crisis
Career/professional and volunteer firefighters are warning Premier Jacinta Allan about the critical lack of firefighting capability after fire services budgets were allegedly cut despite the…
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Authorities slammed over leak
A Pakenham resident says repeated delays over a water leak in her court have left the local road damaged and shaken her confidence in authorities.…
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OPINION: Why a Royal Commission on Antisemitism Risks Deepening Division, Not Ending It
Australia has announced a Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion following the Bondi terrorist attack. The intent is clear. Antisemitism is real. The grief…
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Son’s Gallant performance as Pozman picks path to success
Pakenham trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman could almost have set up camp in the winners’ stall at Flemington over the years; but a regulation…
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Double delights for Dougy
GARFIELD GOLF Plenty has happened since the last newspaper report from the Garfield Golf Club just prior to Christmas last year beginning with two golfers…
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Crews tackling grassfire at Manks Road
Emergency services are responding to a grass fire at Manks Road, Kooweerup. According to VicEmergency, the fire is under control with 10 vehicles responding. Authorities…
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The best quotes that defined 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, the Gazette looks back at some of the most memorable quotes to make headlines this year. “A journey of…
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Riek brothers drive change
PRECEDE: Crime dominated the political agenda. Fear drove policy. Tragedy drove headlines. Amid it all, two retired gang members turned youth mentors, are proving that…
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Roadworks leave traders reeling
This year has been challenging for the local economy, with ongoing major roadworks and infrastructure projects reshaping the town centre and testing traders’ resilience. Early…
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Official charged
Detectives from Taskforce Hawk have charged a man as part of an investigation into allegedly falsified documents. A 34-year-old Officer man, who is a current…
