Pakenham Officer Star News
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Derby delivers pure magic
WOMENS PINK V WHITE DERBY If you’re ever trying to explain why local baseball is so good, you could simply point to Saturday afternoon at…
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Lions happy and hammered
PAKENHAM BOWLS Pakenham’s Weekend Pennant teams returned a very mixed bag on Saturday. Pakenham One (Div 1) was always in control of its home game…
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Humble doctor earns OAM
When Dr Roberto Celada arrived in Australia nearly four decades ago, he had just $8 in his pocket, limited English and no certainty about what…
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Yannathan local and Melbourne Royal President earns OAM
Yannathan local Matthew Coleman has received a fair few calls from Canberra in his lifetime, but he had never received one from Government House until…
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‘Heart of Gold’ wins OAM
Kooweerup resident Beverley Anne Edwards has been awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) for her decades-long service to the community of Cardinia. Already a recipient…
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Macclesfield conservationist awarded OAM
Macclesfield conservationist Alan David Clayton has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for service to conservation, the…
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Turning tragedy into action: Latrobe Citizen of the Year
A Casey mother who transformed personal tragedy into a powerful campaign to protect other children has been named La Trobe Citizen of the Year at…
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Emerald recognised as haven of the arts
Emerald is a haven for the arts, and that passion has been given well-deserved recognition at Cardinia’s Australia Day awards. The Emerald Arts Society won…
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Robb Evans is Cardinia Shire’s 2026 Citizen of the Year
An honour born of tragedy, Pakenham resident Robb Evans has been named Cardinia Citizen of the Year for his ongoing support of young people suffering…
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Mother takes torch, named Senior Citizen of the Year
A lifetime of quiet compassion has been brought into the spotlight, with longtime volunteer Maureen Timms named 2026 Senior Citizen of the Year at the…
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Lang Lang celebrates local citizens
The town of Lang Lang has a strong community despite its small size, and that fact is always on display during its Australia Day celebrations.…
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Cockatoo teen wins Young Citizen of the Year
At just 18, Eliza Owen from Cockatoo has already saved lives, rebuilt hope, and inspired a community. Last night, the Cardinia Shire Council recognised her…
