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More ‘minimum’ standards for landlords
Minister for Consumer Affairs Gabrielle Williams and Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio launched the consultation process for proposed new minimum rental standards...
Pakenham Consolidated students provided with free optometry screenings.
State Schools’ Relief (SSR), a Victorian not-for-profit, in partnership with the Victorian government, has launched a new iteration of the ‘Glasses for Kids’ program...
Pakenham Consolidated students provided with free optometry screenings.
State Schools’ Relief (SSR), a Victorian not-for-profit, in partnership with the Victorian government, has launched a new iteration of the ‘Glasses for Kids’ program...
Have a say on centre’s name
Voting has opened for the official name of Thewlis Child and Family Centre (interim name), currently under construction in Pakenham.
Pakenham’s newest Child and Family...
Books galore
The monthly book sale for Berwick Library is fast approaching, with Friday 7 June marking as not just a way to maintain upkeep but...
Accused double murderer apologises to victims’ families
Accused killer Greg Lynn has apologised in court to the families of two dead campers and admitted he deserves punishment for the despicable act...
Poultry farmers brunt demand and vulnerability in midst of bird flu outbreak
It’s a tense time for poultry farmers as authorities try to contain an outbreak of bird flu in Western Victoria leaving local farmers feeling...
McNabb rules out council election run
Andrew McNabb, the former council candidate that led a prominent campaign in 2020 has ruled himself out of the contest later this year.
McNabb told...
Accused double murderer describes ’horrendous’ scene
Accused double murderer Greg Lynn has described a “horrendous“ crime scene after a struggle over a shotgun that he claims led to the death...
Stories big and small tell tale of healing
Healing from the trauma of an emergency like that of the June and October 2021 storms has been deeply rooted in creative recovery for...
McGinley ’inspired’ and brought out the ’best in us’
Memories and music filled St Patrick’s Parish last week to mourn the passing of community stalwart Leonie McGinley.
The requiem mass was held on Wednesday...
Thinking outside paddock
The quality of soil and how to improve the biodiversity in the environment are building blocks of life. ERLE LEVEY talks to inspirational holistic...
Baharis stars at Garfield
GARFIELD GOLF
The veteran’s tour travelled to Berwick Montuna on October 27 where a field of 63 presented for the usual stableford event.
Our own...
