Thursday, 21 August, 2025
Phone: (03) 5945 0666 Trades & Classifieds: 1300 666 808
starcommunity.com.au FREE
Veteran marks VP Day
Less red tape calls
Amazon’s third centre open
Finals lift off for Lions
PAGE 4
PAGE 6
PAGE 12
SPORT
Book Week comes to life Book Week celebrations were aplenty across Cardinia Shire this week with this year’s theme “Book an Adventure”. Adventure was a worthy title as schools, libraries, childcare centres and more have embraced the Book Week spirit with many inspiring costumes. SEE PHOTOS AND COVERAGE PAGE 3
Pakenham Library - Myli - My Community Library staff dressed up for Book Week. Back row: Zoe, Moira, Kelly, Mackenzie, Vicki and JoAnne. Front: Fem. (Stewart Chambers: 496894)
Lights out, sorry! LOCATIONS
U2, 1 Stephenson Street PAKENHAM
Suite 5, Level 1/18-24 Clyde Rd, Berwick Phone: (03) 9330 0702 info@seortho.com.au | www.seortho.com.au
many residents were removed last year. The halt on the removal of the remaining lights was adopted at the July 2024 Council Meeting after community backlash that said the replacements did not accord with the original streetscape. Mr Benezic apologised for not informing residents about the recent removal before the works. FULL STORY PAGE 2 51 James Street Pakenham VIC 3810 renee.heath@ parliament.vic.gov.au reneeheathmp
12658988-AV32-24
PAKENHAM, WARRAGUL, LEONGATHA, MOE
(03) 5922 2072
caused,” Cardinia interim CEO Peter Benazic said. “While this is regrettable, vital safety works are needed at the intersection of Livingstone and Heritage Boulevards, including replacing the existing lights that were removed with upgraded lighting.” The majority of the Collins Street-inspired lamp fittings that gave the estate character to
Your happiness. Your smile. 12781081-EB26-25
Low Dose CT, Digital X-ray, Comprehensive Ultrasound Dental X-ray, Dexa or Bone Densitometry, Echocardiogram
Cardinia Shire Council investigated the removal and revealed the latest removal by their contractors was needed to complete works to address safety between motorists and cyclists at this intersection. “We acknowledge that the recent removal of lights in the Heritage Springs estate is disappointing for the local community. We sincerely apologise for the disappointment and concern this has
Renee’s message to Pakenham residents
It makes sense to feel frustrated
Renee HEATH MP
MEMBER FOR EASTERN VICTORIA
12784747-JO29-25
The council has apologised for not informing the community of the removal of more original lamps in Heritage Springs, a move that was “needed” despite an order to halt anymore replacements. Several lights were replaced around the intersection of Heritage and Livingstone Boulevard this month, even though there is a council-mandated pause on their removal after residents protested their replacement.