News
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Year in review: State appointed monitors departure and former mayor charged
After a 12-month stint starting in November 2024, the two State appointed monitors that were responsible for overseeing the newly elected Casey Council finished up…
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Year in review: Crime spike and family violence in Casey
Crime around Casey took a spike in 2025, with the highest number of crimes, including family violence incidents, reported in years. According to annual data…
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Year in review 2025: Berwick Lake renaming
The renaming of Berwick Springs Lake made headlines in 2025, with the issue being taken to the Upper house and ultimately showcasing a deep divide…
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PERSON OF THE YEAR DANDENONG: Miracle mayor’s tale of survival
In an extraordinary life of service, Bill Warner OAM’s most extraordinary year might well be his 100th. The three-time Springvale mayor, former police officer and…
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NEWS-MAKERS 2025: Bazaar battle divides
INTRO: Major decisions loom over the Greater Dandenong over issues snowballing into 2026 such as the Thomas Street precinct naming debate, Dandenong Hospital maternity services…
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NEWS-MAKERS 2025: Traders’ tension as Market revamps
Dandenong Market stallholders have been increasingly vocal about rental agreements over the past year, as Greater Dandenong Council is set to unveil a new market…
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NEWS-MAKERS 2025: Outcry over hospital maternity cuts
Maternity Downgrades to Dandenong Hospital Monash Health’s potential downgrading of maternity services at Dandenong Hospital sparked outrage within the community, Greater Dandenong Council and staff…
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NEWS-MAKER 2025: Tragedy revisits Dandenong Creek
DANDENONG CREEK The Dandenong community mourned the tragic loss of a loving mother and son who drowned in Dandenong Creek as history repeated itself. The…
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Springvale seniors set to fundraise for Monash Children’s Hospital
The Springvale Italian Senior Citizens Club is set to fundraise for the Monash Children’s Hospital this year. As part of their annual October fundraising event,…
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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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Person of the year: Kelly Warren, tackling food insecurity
As you enter the Bk 2 Basics warehouse in the early hours of a Friday morning, Kelly Warren and her volunteers are already hard at…
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$8.5 million in Illegal Dumping Clean-Up Rebate
The Minister for Environment has announced financial support of $8.5 million in Illegal Dumping Clean-up Rebate Program for councils and public land managers. The program…
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Casey fire brigades deployed to support efforts against raging bushfires
As out of control blazes in the North East of Victoria continue to burn under catastrophic and extreme fire conditions, many of Casey’s Country Fire…
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Crews tackling grassfire at Manks Road
Emergency services are responding to a grass fire at Manks Road, Kooweerup. According to VicEmergency, the fire is under control with 10 vehicles responding. Authorities…
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Sudan-born man charged over 42 alleged migration and bail offences
A Sudan-born man was expected to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court after being charged with more than 42 alleged migration and bail offences. The AFP charged…
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The best quotes that defined 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, the Gazette looks back at some of the most memorable quotes to make headlines this year. “A journey of…