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Nurse who never surrenders
For 40 years, Sally has been the heart of Berwick’s hospital — a nurse, leader, and problem-solver whose care has touched generations. “Always stay positive…
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Leading Living Learning
Living Learning Pakenham has welcomed their brand-new CEO, Audra Fenton, who is excited to take the reins of the organisation and develop new ideas to…
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CEO’s last day
After many years in local government, Cardinia CEO Carol Jeffs is departing the shire after almost seven years. Having worked from deep in the country…
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Gardeners fight weeds together
Weeds are more than just a backyard nuisance—they threaten native ecosystems, agriculture, water catchments, natural landscapes, recreational activities, human health, and the economy. Reducing their…
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Geoff’s surprise honour
For Pakenham’s Geoff Young, keeping busy helping the community is just a fact of life with no thought of any accolades or recognition. That all…
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The veteran hero next door
From a humble wheat farm to the skies of World War II, 100-year-old Matthew Moore’s life is a testament to resilience, service, and simple values…
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The Indian Mate
For Australians from diverse backgrounds, life is a constant adaptation with the national culture alongside the preservation of one’s home values. For Indian-born local Divesh…
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Rooted in community
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. In Pakenham and across Australia, Rabby Lutfur lives by this principle,…
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Planting the seed for the next gen
Volunteering is just a fact of life for Meg Platte, so when she moved to Garfield it was only natural to join the first community…
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Carrying the torch
This week marks 25 years since the 2000 Sydney Olympics and in the days leading up to the games, many Australians held the torch in…
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Bunyip’s local cop makes a change
He has seen his fair share of danger on the street for almost 40 years, but Bunyip’s local cop Danny Hower has hardly let it…
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Following the family tree
The saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” perfectly captures Adrian Funston’s life—a story of steadfast dedication and community spirit inherited from generations…
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