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Operation Kickstand targets rising motorcyclist toll
Victoria Police has announced a road blitz on motorcycle safety following a spike in rider deaths.
There have been 35 motorcyclist fatalities this year -...
Brushes to canvases – the work goes on with upcoming exhibition
With brushes to canvases and spirits high, the Berwick Artists’ Society gathered at the Old Cheese Factory on Thursday 20 June, as they held...
Popular former councillor rules out election return
Former councillor Michael Schilling will not be running in this year’s council elections leaving a third of the vote open for Pakenham Lakeside’s ward.
Schilling...
Living life 24 frames a second
From working in an old Blockbuster video store to directing his own feature films, Pakenham filmmaker Glenn Triggs has always loved everything about movies....
Unlocking the potential of hemp
With the building industry still under stress from high demand and conventional materials skyrocketing in cost, the time is ripe for a radical alternative....
Fatal crash in Gembrook
A motorcyclist has died following a fatal collision in Gembrook on Friday 28 June.
Police understood a motorbike and truck collided on Gembrook-Launching Place...
Pakenham saleyard sells for $25 million
The Victorian Livestock Exchange (VLE) has sold the Pakenham saleyards for $25 million after a reportedly ‘competitive’ battle between buyers to secure the prime...
Pakenham man to face trial over child sexual abuse allegations
Pakenham man Nicholas O’Shea will be going to trial in the Country Court after pleading not guilty to 28 charges that include multiple child...
Publisher warns of Meta blackmail
Tech giant Meta is playing a game of chicken with the Australian government by refusing to do deals with local media outlets and "daring"...
Casey adopts $560 million budget
Following a three-week public exhibition and a special council meeting on Monday 24 June, Casey Council has adopted its Council Plan 2021-25 – Year...
Casey adopts $560 million budget
Following a three-week public exhibition and a special council meeting on Monday 24 June, Casey Council has adopted its Council Plan 2021-25 – Year...
Employers with a purpose
Attracting workers and finding a job were the key themes for the Cardinia Jobs & Skills Showcase held at the cultural centre in Pakenham...
Upgrade ‘highly technical’, council explains Pakenham pool closure
Residents have questioned how the council could not complete upgrade works on the Pakenham Outdoor Pool in time for summer, despite the beloved swimming...
