News
-
Trains resume on Pakenham line after incident in Berwick
Trains on the Pakenham, Traralgon and Bairnsdale lines are resuming following an earlier emergency services incident at Berwick. Passengers are asked to check station platform…
-
Pakenham train line down after emergency incident
Trains on the Pakenham, Traralgon and Bairnsdale lines are disrupted, due to an emergency services incident at Berwick. The Department of Transport gave notice on…
-
Christmas spirit arrives on Main Street
The Christmas spirit has arrived on Main Street thanks to the efforts of local traders and rotarians. Locals have missed the festival feel in the…
-
Finding belonging in a hive
Alice Lin crouched beside a small hive in her backyard, the soft hum of bees filling the air as she carefully checked the frames. She…
-
Festive season begins
The Berwick Artists Society wrapped up a vibrant year of creativity with a lively Christmas party on Saturday, 6 December, bringing members together to celebrate…
-
Compelled by love, youth raise funds
Ending the year with some good cheer and kindness, a group of young Rotarians from Emerald have raised funds for an international charity, showing dedication…
-
Coffee grounds in our infrastructure
RMIT researchers are advancing new ways to cut the carbon footprint of infrastructure by turning everyday organic waste into useful construction materials. A life-cycle analysis…
-
Cuddly critters arrive for Christmas
Cuddly critters have arrived just in time for Christmas, thanks to the efforts of Pakenham Purls member Michele Ashworth. On Thursday 4 December, Michele donated…
Digital Editions
Sport
-
Perera and Smith light it up
A magnificent century from Pakenham’s Glenn Perera and stunning six-wicket haul from Pakenham Upper/Toomuc’s Bailey Smith were the prominent features of the Casey Cardinia Cricket…
-
Pakenham’s own in AFLW mix
Pakenham Football Club’s Abby Hobson is well positioned to be selected in next Monday’s AFLW Draft, set to take place at Marvel Stadium. A member…
-
Dual centurions lift Bulls
There weren’t many people more nervous than Travis Welsh as he approached his first-ever century for Cardinia. But his brothers watching on were. There was…
-
Cougars pounce on day one
Clyde is in the box seat to get back on the winner’s list with the Cougars in a commanding position against Officer on day one…
-
Waters rise to the challenge
CARDINIA WATERS BOWLS Mixed results were the order of the day for the two Cardinia Waters midweek pennant teams with Side One just hanging on…
-
Pumas survive on the road
PREMIER 2 FIRSTS Pakenham pulled off a thrilling 12–11 victory over the Berwick City Cougars on Saturday, surviving a late twist in momentum to claim…
Entertainment
-
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
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
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
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
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
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…
In Business – Sponsored
-
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
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
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…
-
Exceptional Care, Every Day – Enrolments Now Open for 2026
Every family deserves a village, a place where they are understood, supported, and surrounded by people who genuinely care. At Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten,…
-
Nurturing Hearts and Minds
St James Catholic Primary School is committed not only to the academic growth of students but also to their emotional and spiritual development. We plan…
-
New breast cancer technology for West Gippsland community
New technology that significantly improves the surgical treatment of breast cancer has arrived at West Gippsland Hospital (WGH) in a first for the Gippsland region.…
Digital Editions
More News
-
As Pakenham is revamped, remember to shop local
The council is reminding residents to shop local this Christmas as construction of Stage 1 of Pakenham Revitalisation is set to pause in order to…
-
Casey schools prepare for social media restrictions
The controversial social media restrictions for under 16s will take effect on December 10 and in preparation, some local schools have begun to send notices…
-
$13 million machete amnesty ends
The controversial $13 million machete amnesty has ended, with authorities warning anyone caught with the banned weapon could face up to two years imprisonment or…
-
TAC funds drug-driving test boost
Victoria Police will be conducting an extra 25,000 roadside drug tests per year, as part of a new funding partnership. The extra drug tests are…
-
Tragic plea before parliament
More than 37,000 signatures demanding the Meningococcal B vaccine be made free were delivered to Victoria Parliament on Wednesday morning by the mother, schoolmates, and…
-
Expansion to organics facility
An expansion of the Gippsland Water’s Regional Organics facility will increase capacity to turn food and garden organics into high-quality compost to boost the productivity…