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Relay for Life raises over $120K The 2025 Relay for Life went ahead in high spirits despite the rain, bringing together hundreds of participants who helped raise more than $121,000 for cancer research and support. MORE PHOTOS AND FULL STORY PAGE 4
Pakenham local Rhonda Luxford was holding the scissors she used to cut the ribbon to begin the event. This is her 2003 painting. (510675)
Ex-mayor banned A former mayor has been banned for the rest of the year from council meetings after an angry outburst, provoked by an alleged unlawful practice of shire officers, disrupted proceedings and left councillors stunned.
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Mr Ronald disrupted the meeting and claimed his actions stemmed from frustration over what he described as the unlawful editing of residents’ questions before official meetings and within the adopted minutes. FULL STORY PAGE 2 51 James Street Pakenham VIC 3810 renee.heath@ parliament.vic.gov.au reneeheathmp
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“Council remains committed to ensuring council meetings provide a safe environment for councillors, staff, and community members, and that meetings are free from aggressive or inappropriate behaviour,” he said. The matter arose from a loud outburst three hours earlier at the beginning of proceedings, when
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At the end of the council meeting on Monday, 20 October, the council passed a motion to ban former councillor and mayor of Cardinia Shire Bill Ronald from attending in the public gallery for a period of three months. Corporate Services Manager Wayne Mack said the resolution was to ensure a safe environment for all participants.
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