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Parliament first with MP’s device A political first in accessibility, Pakenham MP Emma Vulin used a communication device to speak formally within parliamentary chambers. As MPs returned to Spring Street on Tuesday to begin the sitting week, Ms Vulin used her time to make a new step in inclusivity within the lower house by becoming the first to use a text-to-speech device to address the chamber. As Ms Vulin battles motor neurone disease (MND), the device that closely replicates her own voice will assist her contributions in a place that is highly demanding on one’s speech. “Our Parliament has become more inclusive. We have come along in leaps and bounds,” Ms Vulin said in her statement before colleagues. “Hopefully, now people who live with a disability can put their hands up to potentially represent their community in the years ahead, knowing that the Parliament of Victoria is a great place to work.” STORY PAGE 3
Woolcraft delights on show The Victorian Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders Association of Australia held its annual Woolcraft Day at Pakenham Hall on Sunday, 10 October. The event attracted craft enthusiasts, farmers, and families from across the region. MORE PHOTOS PAGE 4
A stall to promote the Berwick Show. Luke was incharge of the lucky spin.
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Pakenham’s long-time runner Michael Soutter is lacing up once again for the Relay for Life at Casey Fields later this month, with a deeper purpose this time. Michael has been one of the most familiar faces at the annual Cancer Council Relay for Life, an overnight community event that brings together teams to raise funds for cancer prevention, re-