Pakenham Officer Star News
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Life without social media: Young voices speak out
Australia’s ban on social media for anyone under 16 came into effect recently and the road has already proven bumpier than expected. Hundreds of thousands…
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CCTV captures grinch stealing Main Street Christmas tree
Less than a week after Main Street was graced with Christmas decorations, a Grinch has attempted to ruin the festive spirit by stealing a Christmas…
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Festive racing spectacle
Pakenham Racing Club came alive on Saturday, 13 December, as thousands of racegoers gathered for the highly anticipated Ladbrokes Pakenham Cup Day. The event featured…
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Free public transport every weekend this summer
Victorians will be able to board the state’s buses, trams and trains for free on weekends this summer. From the day the Metro Tunnel opens…
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Test safety switches annually
Energy Safe Victoria is calling on households to test their electrical safety switches every year to prevent fire, electric shock and electrocution. Victorian firefighters attend…
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Seven tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales
One sleep after Christmas comes the years ultimate shopping event – the boxing day sales. Often the busiest shopping day in the year, it can…
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Free soil too good to be true? It just might be
EPA is reminding Victorians that accepting free soil can end up costing them plenty unless they know exactly what is in it. The warning comes…
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Hot Rods and classics line High Street
Classic cars and hot rods lined High Street on Sunday as Berwick’s car enthusiasts meet for the last time of the year. Berwick Breakfast Classic…
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Fatal crash in Lang Lang
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Lang Lang on December 22. Emergency services were called to reports a milk truck and…
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Q&A with farmers Peter and Maureen Cogo
Can you tell me a bit about your family’s history with this property? Maureen: We bought this property, about six hectares, almost 40 years ago.…
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Santa makes special visit to Officer
Santa Claus made a special stop through Officer over the weekend as the festive spirit builds with Christmas around the corner. Thanks to the Officer…
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Call for community support as little Eddy and other blind and low vision children face critical funding delays
Berwick’s parents, Lauren and Chris, were ecstatic at the birth of their first child, Eddy. Like most first-time parents, they were both nervous and excited…













