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Greg Lynn to stand trial Former airline pilot Greg Lynn has been ordered to stand trial for the murders of campers Russell Hill of Drouin and Carol Clay of Pakenham at a remote campsite in Victoria’s alpine region. Lynn replied “not guilty Your Honour” when asked by Magistrate Brett Sonnet on Wednesday 25 January how he pleaded to the two charges of murder. More inside on page 3
Journey to respect underway St Pat’s twin trio Three sets of twins have started their school journey with big smiles at Pakenham’s St Patrick’s Primary School. They join thousands of oth-
Protecting the safety of dating app users, building healthy family relationships within the Sikh community and tackling toxic masculinity in high schools are among this month’s topics discussed as part of the Gazette’s The Road to Respect campaign. The eight-page lift out is the eighth edition of the special coverage the Gazette is giving to ending family violence in the area. Liftout starts page 29
er students who began school across the shire this week. See pages 24 and 26 for a snapshot into the first day at school
St Patrick’s Primary School twins: Xavier and Wade, Alaska and Koah, Olivia and Ava. 316555
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and son Justin is now managing director. The company makes monthly contributions to various charities. Kenneth White of Drouin received an OAM for his service to Cardinia Shire. The 64-year-old spent almost his entire working life as a staff member for the Cardinia Shire Council and the previous Pakenham
Shire Council, and committed half a century of service at Longwarry Football Club. Reverend Neville Muir was posthumously appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his significant service to the deaf community, and to the international Christian ministry. More inside on pages 7-11
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Now, club co-founder and president has an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) to show for many years of hard work and dedication. Justin and Terry Dowel of Narre Warren and Beaconsfield respectively, both received OAMs for services to the community through philanthropy. Terry founded Nature Organics in the 1950s
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An Officer-based community tennis stalwart, a late Beaconsfield minister, a Drouin football and cricket legend and a philanthropist father and son duo were among many honoured for their significant contributions to the area as part of the 2023 Australia Day Honours List. Betty Lukas is known by those who play tennis as the mother of the Narre Warren Tennis Club.