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  • Casey’s 2026 leaders revealed

    Casey’s 2026 leaders revealed

    The City of Casey has elected Cr Michelle Crowther as deputy mayor and returned Cr Stefan Koomen as mayor for another year. At the November…

  • Cup visits primary school

    Cup visits primary school

    Excitement filled Devon Meadows Primary School on Friday 17 October as students welcomed the iconic Lexus Melbourne Cup trophy as part of its 2025 national…

  • Heritage College opens new extension

    Heritage College opens new extension

    Heritage College officially opened a new extension that will provide more space for their growing school. Senator Lisa Darmanin joined the opening of the new…

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Sport


  • Graham earns pro journey

    Graham earns pro journey

    In sports, progression is rarely linear. Grace Graham’s basketball journey has certainly reached its highs and lows, but there was one thing that was always…

  • Ace Classic set for Pakenham

    Ace Classic set for Pakenham

    The Ace Classic tennis tournament is set to come to Pakenham in 2026 after two years at Bunyip Tennis Club. The central location of the…

  • Krasnadamskis set for AFL

    Krasnadamskis set for AFL

    Marcus Krasnadamskis was not on a Coates League list at the start of 2025. Not until February did he even register to play local footy,…

  • Mr Clutch primed for AFL

    Mr Clutch primed for AFL

    AFL Academy teenager Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves looms as the region’s most likely draft prospect just days out from the annual November intake. The Dandenong Stingrays co-captain…

  • Goon…then gap to the rest

    Goon…then gap to the rest

    B GRADE Undefeated Nar Nar Goon (5/172) continues to rise to the challenge in CCCA B Grade after overcoming some early hurdles to down Devon…

  • Quinn’s 600 quest complete

    Quinn’s 600 quest complete

    Not all potential fairytale stories have a happy ending. As James Quinn walked back for the last ball of his allotted seventh over against Devon…

Entertainment


  • 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…

  • 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…

  • The Weathering storms into Fringe

    The Weathering storms into Fringe

    In a historic move, Dandenong-based Fusion Theatre is set to launch a season of its landmark original play The Weathering as part of Melbourne Fringe…

  • Casey U3A senior showcase

    Casey U3A senior showcase

    Get your zumba shoes and pickleball racket ready as Casey’s U3A will be showcasing more than 75 different activities offered to its senior community on…

  • Inspiring the next generation of illustrators

    Inspiring the next generation of illustrators

    Emerald Library had an incredible visit from an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator on Thursday 21 August to help celebrate Book Week. Nicky Johnston…

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  • Battin dumped for first woman ever to lead Vic Liberals

    Battin dumped for first woman ever to lead Vic Liberals

    Berwick MP Brad Battin has been dumped from leadership of the Victorian Liberal Party after less than a year in the role, with Liberal colleagues…

  • Venom on the move

    Venom on the move

    A Gembrook resident is warning pet owners to stay alert this spring after his beloved dog, Hachi, almost died from a suspected Copperhead or Tiger…

  • Battin to face leadership challenge

    Battin to face leadership challenge

    Less than a year into his leadership, Berwick MP and opposition leader Brad Battin will face a challenge against his leadership after reports say a…

  • Casey Mayor calls for genuine consultation on planning reforms

    Casey Mayor calls for genuine consultation on planning reforms

    City of Casey Mayor has urged the State Government to “meaningfully” engage with local councils as Victoria prepares for sweeping changes to its planning system.…

  • Maillard goes back-to-back

    Maillard goes back-to-back

    Botanic Ridge’s Jack Maillard has taken home back-to-back world titles in sport aerobics and fitness, a feat that reflects years of dedication, discipline and mental…

  • Casey’s young leader wins

    Casey’s young leader wins

    The Victorian Young Australian of the Year 2026 is based right in City of Casey, recognised for his impactful positive changes in the South East…