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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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Locals mourn Landcare legend Geoff Lockwood
Landcare lost a titan last week with the passing of Warragul’s Geoff Lockwood, with tributes flowing for his dedication to the local environment. Mr Lockwood…
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Community tribute to Bondi terror-attack victims
Despite heavy rain, an emotional vigil brought locals together to remember the victims of last week’s Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney. At 6:47 pm,…
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Suspect caught after good Samaritan alerts police
Cardinia Eyewatch reports a 45-year-old man in a stolen car collided with another vehicle in Pakenham earlier this week, injuring a teenage boy who was…
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40 years of service in the classroom
When Jo-Anne started teaching at the age of 22, Pakenham Secondary, then known as Pakenham High School, was a very different place from what it…
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Fire chiefs warn of electrical dangers
Victoria’s fire services are calling on households to keep the safety and maintenance of their electrical equipment and appliances top of mind. Once a house…
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Sporting initiative by young local takes off
Play it Forward Vic was first initiated by 13-year-old Casey local, Charlotte, after a family trip to Fiji in 2024. With the help of her…
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Next level Cricket facilities coming
A joyful group of Maroons watched eagerly as the first sod was turned for the construction of an electronic scoreboard at Upper Beaconsfield Recreation Reserve…
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Police swarm on teens
Police have charged three people following an alleged aggravated carjacking in Hampton Park and pursuit during the early hours of December 28. It is alleged…
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Sport
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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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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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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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Missing toddler rescued by teen heroes
Berwick’s Bethany Copeland and her husband “just lived every parent’s worst nightmare.” On the morning of December 18, her husband got up early to go…
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Free travel for young Vics
More than one million young Victorians will benefit from free public transport from 1 January with the new youth myki now available to purchase online.…
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Pakenham Station wins sustainability award
Pakenham Station has been recognised for its bold design and striking elevated rail bridge as part of the Victorian Premier’s Design Award. Built as part…
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Police misconduct allegations probed by IBAC
In its first year of operation, IBAC’s Focused Police Complaints Team (FPCT) has assessed more than a hundred cases relating to allegations of misconduct by…
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Council’s free Recycling Drive and Drop event
Cardinia Shire Council’s Christmas drop-off event just got bigger and better! This year Council is expanding its usual cardboard drop-off event, accepting a wider range…
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Crime surge shows no relief
Crime in Casey has surged to alarming levels, with 31,016 offences recorded in the year ending September 2025 a 19.7 per cent increase on the…