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  • Turning pain into purpose

    Turning pain into purpose

    From grief to greatness, a rising musician is finding the courage to speak her truth and inspiring others to rise with her. Gazette journalist Afraa…

  • Quiet service honoured

    Quiet service honoured

    Often, the quiet work of so many goes unnoticed, but the Kooweerup and District Motorcycle Club never forgets those who help the organisation tick. Recently,…

  • A century of grace

    A century of grace

    Turning 100 last week, she has lived a life full of unexpected adventures, quiet victories, and lessons that generations still carry forward. In a surprise…

  • Pakenham driver set for tunnel opening

    Pakenham driver set for tunnel opening

    The Metro Tunnel is set to open in less than two weeks and Pakenham’s Mark Godden is set to be among the first drivers to…

  • Lighting up hope for all

    Lighting up hope for all

    Survivor advocates have come too far to stop. Across the globe, the 16 Days of Activism shine a light on gender-based violence, with Macy Choudhury…

  • Publishing her dreams

    Publishing her dreams

    While most teens are dreaming about the future, Isabella Sumsion is already living hers, publishing a novel while still in Year 9. Gazette journalist Afraa…

  • Suspicious house fire in Clyde North

    Suspicious house fire in Clyde North

    Detectives from the Arson and Explosives Squad are investigating following a suspicious house fire in Clyde North. Emergency services responded to reports of the fire…

  • Parking agreement for Casey Complex

    Parking agreement for Casey Complex

    The City of Casey has negotiated an agreement with Monash Health to improve access to parking in the busy Casey Complex precinct. The opening of…

  • Reader’s jolly moments

    Reader’s jolly moments

    The holiday spirit is in full swing as the community contributed their best Santa moments, featuring family, friends, and even pets. The submissions showcased creativity,…

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  • Lions get three on the trot

    Lions get three on the trot

    Pakenham’s momentum is rolling into the second half of the season after the Lions picked up their third straight win in round eight of the…

  • Undefeated Catani beaten

    Undefeated Catani beaten

    Western Park has provided a stern reminder of its class while Iona secured its first win of the season in the last game of the…

  • Things heat up in a light-hearted end to the season

    Things heat up in a light-hearted end to the season

    A scorching-hot day greeted 61 members of the South West Gippsland Midweek Bowling Group for the final weekly challenge of the year at Corinella Bowls…

  • Lacklustre week for Lions

    Lacklustre week for Lions

    PAKENHAM BOWLS There is no way to sugar coat it; Saturday’s results were extremely disappointing for the Pakenham Bowls Club. Pakenham One (Div 1) was…

  • Pumas overpower Pirates

    Pumas overpower Pirates

    PREMIER FIRSTS Pakenham Pumas Premier 2 Firsts produced a commanding all-round performance on Thursday night, pulling away from Preston Pirates to secure an impressive 12–6…

  • Building Storm hits Officer

    Building Storm hits Officer

    Melbourne Storm’s connection with the local community continued to grow on Saturday with Victoria’s NRL heroes heading to Comely Banks Recreation Reserve in Officer for…

Entertainment


  • VAAN awards remarkable achievers

    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…

  • Evergreen greenkeeper tees off for 90th celebration

    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…

  • Youth climate leaders drive local environmental change in Casey

    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…

  • Acting out against racism

    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…

  • Doogood Australia wins Casey’s Business of the Year award

    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,…

  • Exhibition honours Hills seniors

    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

    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…

  • Parents Change of Preference Advice

    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…

  • Sunday Sounds at Cardinia Cultural Centre

    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…

  • Santa and his elves return

    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…

  • Empowering women, strengthening families, building peace

    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…

  • Cardinia’s Shire Carols by Candlelight

    Cardinia’s Shire Carols by Candlelight

    The countdown to the most magical time of the year has begun, and Cardinia Shire Council is thrilled to invite you to the 2025 Cardinia…

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