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Welcome to the Pakenham Officer Star News’ official page.
Status updates will detail the region's latest news and sport.
For more, read the hard copy edition on Thursdays. It is free and is available from newsagents, service stations and convenience stores.
Star News Group was founded by Albert Edward Thomas in 1909 as the Berwick Shire News and Pakenham and Cranbourne Gazette. Star News Group is still owned by the Thomas family and the company is managed by Paul Thomas, a fourth generation family member.
The company changed its name to Star News Group in August 2005 to reflect the growth of the company and the diversity of regions that the company covers. There are over 160 people employed directly by Star News Group.
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