News
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Engineer with a passion for the arts, Pakenham playwright earns OAM
By day, he tinkers with complex systems that keep your calls connected, but by night he is all about the arts, so much so that…
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Langwarrin CFA veteran Andrew Garth Johnson awarded Australian Fire Service Medal
Veteran CFA firefighter Andrew Garth Johnson has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal as part of the Australia Day Honours. Before moving to Drouin…
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Young players stars chase American dream
A group of local young basketball players is set to take their skills international, with a life-changing educational trip to the United States planned for…
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Yannathan local and Melbourne Royal President earns OAM
Yannathan local Matthew Coleman has received a fair few calls from Canberra in his lifetime, but he had never received one from Government House until…
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Humble doctor earns OAM
When Dr Roberto Celada arrived in Australia nearly four decades ago, he had just $8 in his pocket, limited English and no certainty about what…
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‘Heart of Gold’ wins OAM
Kooweerup resident Beverley Anne Edwards has been awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) for her decades-long service to the community of Cardinia. Already a recipient…
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Langwarrin CFA veteran Andrew Garth Johnson awarded Australian Fire Service Medal
Veteran CFA firefighter Andrew Garth Johnson has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal as part of the Australia Day Honours. Before moving to Drouin…
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Macclesfield conservationist awarded OAM
Macclesfield conservationist Alan David Clayton has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for service to conservation, the…
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Citizens embraced on Australia Day
Dozens of Casey’s newest citizens were welcomed in a citizenship ceremony at Bunjil Place on 26 January. There were 200 recipients beaming with pride and…
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Sport
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Derby delivers pure magic
WOMENS PINK V WHITE DERBY If you’re ever trying to explain why local baseball is so good, you could simply point to Saturday afternoon at…
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Lions happy and hammered
PAKENHAM BOWLS Pakenham’s Weekend Pennant teams returned a very mixed bag on Saturday. Pakenham One (Div 1) was always in control of its home game…
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Backhands, burns and banks
DAVE: Morning boys, an absolute scorcher on the weekend and one member of our team is sporting the war-wounds of sunburn to prove it. We…
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Power surge with eight inclusions
The 2026 Vic Country and Metro summer training squads were recently announced and Gippsland Power was the best represented Talent League club with eight players…
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Ace Classic joy for Aguiard
Promising talent Enzo Aguiard is hoping dual success in the Ace Classic at Pakenham over the Australia Day weekend will provide the springboard to a…
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Thirsty Lions trade blows
In a move designed to beat the worst of the predicted heatwave conditions, all Saturday games were scheduled to commence at 10am rather than the…
Entertainment
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VAAN awards remarkable achievers
The Victorian Afghan Associations Network successfully celebrated great female talents and role models in the Hazara and Afghan communities. Eight females were chosen to be…
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Evergreen greenkeeper tees off for 90th celebration
A sprightly Les Abrehart has celebrated his 90th birthday with 100 family and friends on Sunday 16 November. “They seem to come out of the…
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Youth climate leaders drive local environmental change in Casey
The City of Casey is looking for young and climate passionate individuals aged between 15 and 25 to participate in their 2026 Casey Youth Climate…
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Acting out against racism
Wellsprings for Women staged a unique performance, ‘Unscripted Voices Against Racism,’ by Melbourne Playback Theatre group. Almost 150 people attended the event on Thursday 20…
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Doogood Australia wins Casey’s Business of the Year award
A range of local businesses took home prizes at last week’s Casey Business Awards held at Bunjil Place. Doveton’s ‘Doogood Australia’ , established in 2007,…
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Exhibition honours Hills seniors
Long-time Emerald resident and photographer, Paul Bianco is shining a spotlight on the power, presence, and contribution of older community members in his latest exhibition…
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Parents Change of Preference Advice
Missed their ATAR? A parent’s guide to VTAC Change of Preference The end of Year 12 brings a whole array of mixed feelings for you…
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Parents Change of Preference Advice
Missed their ATAR? A parent’s guide to VTAC Change of Preference The end of Year 12 brings a whole array of mixed feelings for you…
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Parents Change of Preference Advice
Missed their ATAR? A parent’s guide to VTAC Change of Preference The end of Year 12 brings a whole array of mixed feelings for you…
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Sunday Sounds at Cardinia Cultural Centre
Just in time for the warm weather, an all-new program is set to hit the scene at Cardinia Cultural Centre from Sunday, December 1. With…
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Santa and his elves return
Santa Photography: Date: 6-24 December (Closed on 1, 2, 8, 9 December). Time: 10.30am-4.30pm. Santa and his elves are back at Pakenham Marketplace for photos…
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Empowering women, strengthening families, building peace
WFWP Australia: Empowering Women, Strengthening Families, Building Peace At Women’s Federation for World Peace Australia, we believe that real and lasting peace begins in the…
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Emerald recognised as haven of the arts
Emerald is a haven for the arts, and that passion has been given well-deserved recognition at Cardinia’s Australia Day awards. The Emerald Arts Society won…
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Turning tragedy into action: Latrobe Citizen of the Year
A Casey mother who transformed personal tragedy into a powerful campaign to protect other children has been named La Trobe Citizen of the Year at…
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Robb Evans is Cardinia Shire’s 2026 Citizen of the Year
An honour born of tragedy, Pakenham resident Robb Evans has been named Cardinia Citizen of the Year for his ongoing support of young people suffering…
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Cockatoo teen wins Young Citizen of the Year
At just 18, Eliza Owen from Cockatoo has already saved lives, rebuilt hope, and inspired a community. Last night, the Cardinia Shire Council recognised her…
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Lang Lang celebrates local citizens
The town of Lang Lang has a strong community despite its small size, and that fact is always on display during its Australia Day celebrations.…
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Mother takes torch, named Senior Citizen of the Year
A lifetime of quiet compassion has been brought into the spotlight, with longtime volunteer Maureen Timms named 2026 Senior Citizen of the Year at the…
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Kids charged over alleged thieving spree
Three boys from Greater Dandenong are facing charges over an alleged stealing spree across the South East. The trio were arrested by police on Princes…
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A testimony of hope
Rose’s family escaped South Sudan’s civil war and settled in Ethiopia for safety in refugee camps. In 2000, when she was 6 years old, they…
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Rising star shines
Some talents shine brightest when given room to grow and Soumil Aggarwal is proof. From a simple school project, he’s crafted a film that’s capturing…
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Stolen car suspect arrested
On the 23rd of January, the below red Toyota 86 was stolen from Cranbourne East. On the 27th of January, a Cardinia local observed the…