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20/08/2026

Take our READER POLL: Should Cannabis be legal?

A bid for a public vote on legalising personal use and cultivation of cannabis was defeated in State Parliment this week.

Supporters claim prohibition is inflicting 'criminal records and consequences', while opponents warn against further health harms from legalisation.

Vote YES or NO in our reader poll - link in the comments

20/08/2026

✨🎩 READY TO BE AMAZED? 🎩✨

Prepare for an unforgettable night of magic!

We’re giving 4 lucky readers a double pass to see Australia’s incredible magician Cosentino: UNPLUGGED live on stage! 🪄

Expect jaw-dropping close-up magic, mind-bending mentalism and unbelievable sleight-of-hand as Cosentino gets up close and personal with audiences.

📍 Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham – 8 October
📍 The Drum Theatre, Dandenong – 17 October

Your seat to the magic could be just one entry away! ✨

See entry link in the comments

19/08/2026

A Wagyu beef business on Queensland’s Darling Downs is showing what the next generation of Australian farming can look like.

Strathdale Wagyu has introduced robotic technology into its feedlot, with robots collecting grain, hay and cottonseed, mixing each ration and delivering fresh feed to individual pens up to five times a day.

Lucy Hamblin explains how the family business is combining farming with new technology to lift efficiency and animal welfare.
Sponsored by Commonwealth Bank.

Read the full story at CommBank Newsroom.

18/08/2026

The latest edition of the Pakenham Berwick Gazette is out now! 🗞️

Inside you’ll find all the latest local news, sport, information and human interest stories from across Pakenham, Berwick and the region — local journalism at its best.

Pick up a copy from your local outlet ☕
👉 https://starcommunity.com.au/find-my-newspaper/

Or subscribe for digital access to news and editions here 👉 https://pakenhamgazette.com.au/subscribe/

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18/08/2026

A bit of Paris in Pakenham...

Bistrot Le Mode brings the warmth, charm and generosity of a classic French bistro to Pakenham, with a menu designed to feel refined, comforting and instantly inviting.
Sponsored by Bistrot Le Mode

Full story link in the comments

18/08/2026

WIN DINNER, WINE & A NIGHT AWAY! 🍷

Treat yourself to a fabulous night out at Bistrot Le Mode, the French-inspired restaurant at Mercure Pakenham.

One lucky reader will win dinner for two with a bottle of wine, plus overnight accommodation for two and breakfast.

Enjoy delicious French-inspired flavours, great wine and a relaxing stay — the perfect package for two!

Entry link in the comments

14/08/2026

🏠READER POLL: Do you agree with WORKING-FROM-HOME?

The Victorian Government says WFH is a winner for workers and families, while business groups say laws to enshrine two-days a week of WFH are unnecessary.

Vote YES or NO in our reader poll - link in the comments

11/08/2026

🗞️ YOUR LOCAL NEWS. YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR GAZETTE. ❤️

It’s here! The latest Pakenham Berwick Gazette is hitting the streets — bringing you the trusted local news that matters most to our community.

From local people and community stories to grassroots sport, local issues, events and the stories making a difference across Pakenham, Berwick and surrounding suburbs — we’re here to keep you connected. 🙌

Because local news matters. And when it comes from journalists who know the community, you know you can trust it.

📍 Pick up your copy from your favourite local outlet or find your nearest stockist: https://starcommunity.com.au/find-my-newspaper/

💻 Prefer your news online? Subscribe today and get trusted local news wherever you are: https://pakenhamgazette.com.au/subscribe/

❤️ Support local journalism. Support your community. Read the Gazette.

07/08/2026

🗳️ READER POLL: Is One Nation ready to govern?

With the party riding high in Victorian polls ahead of the November election, we want your opinion.

Vote YES or NO in our reader poll – link in the comments. 👇

06/08/2026

Get behind this great event!

Can't Make the Casey Cardinia Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch 2026?
You can still be part of the impact by donation of a Virtual Seat!

Purchase a Virtual Seat as a tax-deductible donation to the Big Blokes Lunch Fund, held by the Cardinia Community Foundation - it’s not an admission ticket to the event, but a way to show your support if you're unable to attend!

Through our long-standing partnership with the Cardinia Casey Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch, funds raised support local men's health initiatives through the Foundation, with additional funding contributing to prostate cancer research.

Your Virtual Seat will:

✅ Support the Big Blokes Lunch Fund held with our foundation
✅ Help fund local men's health initiatives for Cardinia Shire
✅ Create lasting impact in our community

Donate a Virtual Seat today:

cardinia-foundation.grassrootz.com/big-bloke-lunch-virtual-ticket/donate

NOTE: Tax Deductible Donation of Virtual seat does not buy an actual seat and no remote login to the event.