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Feds praise GSEM roadmap
The South East’s “critical” manufacturing sector was “key” to the Government’s ‘A Future Made in Australia’ plan, Federal Skills Minister Brendan O’Connor told a...
Longwarry saleyards ready for next step
With Pakenham saleyard gone, a bold alternative is being proposed in Longwarry promising to return cattle sales to West Gippsland.
A consortium of stock agents...
Monash Health funding alarm
Monash Health could be forced to make proposed cuts of up to $200 million as part of budget savings imposed by the State Government....
Ross still smiling, despite bull incident
Officer’s Ross Doherty is lucky to not be paralysed, let alone be alive after an incident with a bull left him badly injured and...
Premier over the moon at VLE opening
Acting Victorian Premier Pat McNamara may have overplayed the significance of the occasion when officially opening the Victorian Livestock Exchange in Pakenham.
He told the...
VLE ready for Leongatha
As the Pakenham saleyards close, the Victorian Livestock Exchange is ready to focus as Leongatha as one of the busiest saleyards in the country...
Seeing off Pakenham’s saleyard
-Liam
Liam sold cattle on the last day. A young farmer from Chirnside Park, he said it ’sort of sucks’ that Pakenham was closing. He...
Early bird Earthquake in Avonsleigh
An earthquake originating from Avonsleigh was felt by residents as far as Pakenham in the early Monday morning on 1 July.
Senior Seismologist Doctor...
O’Connor’s receives $400k for innovative renewable initiatives
The Federal Government is backing Aussie businesses to investigate innovative technologies, among them is Pakenham's own O'Connor Beef who will receive $400,000 to reduce...
Heath Hill road sealing underway
Cardinia Council has begun works to seal six kilometres of Mount Lyall Road in Heath Hill as part of the council's $25 million Strategic...
Bardales launches council campaign
Pakenham’s Rodrigo Bardales held his campaign launch for Cardinia’s council elections this year promising a ‘participatory approach’ that puts the community’s needs first on...
Crust commended
The Baking Association of Australia have proven Kooweerup’s local tradies have got keen tastebuds, awarding two of local cafe Tradie Kaf’s pies with awards...
Submissions highlight concerns in Casey draft local law
Casey residents have voiced concerns over enforcement powers and private land use in their submissions to the council’s draft Local Law.
Casey Council has received...
