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End of Wanke era
By Alana Mitchelson
THE last member of the prominent Wanke family to serve on the Harkaway Cemetery Trust - a family tradition that persisted through...
Man’s best friend may also be a victim
By Aneeka Simonis
CRISIS accommodation for women and children fleeing violent homes must be pet-friendly.
The call comes from Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) as...
Weather mucks up spud harvest
By Alana Mitchelson
A NAR Nar Goon-based potato grower has lost about 30 per cent of its main crop and 40 per cent of its...
Last drink before the final farewell
Retired newspaperman MICHAEL GIULIANO was moved to see a series of stories in the Gazette last month recounting the tragic death of five Bunyip...
Lang Lang to get ambo service
By Alana Mitchelson
THE State Government will deliver a new ambulance service to Lang Lang to speed up response times for emergencies in southern parts...
Security door burned
POLICE are investigating a bizarre arson attempt at a home in Pakenham.
Police said paper and timber was stacked up against the front security...
Bollards foil ram raid
By Aneeka Simonis
AN UNSUCCESSFUL ram raid at a Pakenham petrol station has left significant damage to the building, and police are searching for those...
Charges after cars dodge police
By Aneeka Simonis
AN ALLEGEDLY stolen car was driven at police in Pakenham, accompanied by another car which was thought to have been used in...
Paky’s day of crime
By Aneeka Simonis
A STOLEN car was destroyed by fire, ram-raiders attempted to break into a petrol station and a number of residents were subjected...
Cash boost for fitness
By Aneeka Simonis
SIX playgrounds across Cardinia shire are due to undergo a facelift and a popular walking trail will be extended under a $4.07...
Employers get on board
By Aneeka Simonis
TWO of the region’s biggest employers have undertaken extensive staff training and policy change to be recognised as among the nation’s few...
These kids have got the lot
By Alana Mitchelson
PAKENHAM students have been nominated for a VCAL award after their leadership during the crafting of a wood-fired pizza oven to be...
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Focus at the forefront for Forsyth
Dandenong Cricket Club coach Tom Donnell laughed when asked about Brett Forsyth’s training habits.
The pair, former school teammates and later premiership teammates, played...
