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  • $13 million machete amnesty ends

    $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

    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

    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

    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…

  • Child safety breaches ends Funtastic Gymnastics

    Child safety breaches ends Funtastic Gymnastics

    Child safety allegations against a part-owner have prompted the abrupt closure of the popular Funtastic Gymnastics in Berwick, with the governing body continuing its urgent…

  • Worthy students receive essential support

    Worthy students receive essential support

    Nobelius Land Surveyors presented their annual scholarship program for Pakenham students soon to begin high school, providing vital support during the transition. On Monday 1…

  • St John auxiliary marks long legacy of support

    St John auxiliary marks long legacy of support

    St John of God Berwick Hospital Auxiliary recently held their Christmas lunch to mark continued support over several decades. On Wednesday 26 November, the auxiliary…

  • Urgent question of survival

    Urgent question of survival

    After a string of violent attacks in Melbourne’s south-east, including a recent school stabbing in Berwick, residents flocked to a seminar in Emerald to learn…

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  • 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…

  • 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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  • Discarded batteries spark garbage fires

    Discarded batteries spark garbage fires

    Sustainability Victoria has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the safe disposal of batteries and electronics after alarming numbers are being found in…

  • St John auxiliary marks long legacy of support

    St John auxiliary marks long legacy of support

    St John of God Berwick Hospital Auxiliary recently held their Christmas lunch to mark continued support over several decades. On Wednesday 26 November, the auxiliary…

  • VESEP funding delivers for local brigades

    VESEP funding delivers for local brigades

    Local emergency services have received vital funds to help purchase essential equipment including Beaconsfield and Kooweerup CFA. The CFA welcomed more than $22.6 million in…

  • Mould in rental plagues Casey family

    Mould in rental plagues Casey family

    A Casey mother, who prefers to not be named, says she and her three children have all experienced ongoing allergic reactions to prolonged mould exposure…

  • CFA warns of increased fire risk despite recent rainfall

    CFA warns of increased fire risk despite recent rainfall

    Victorians are being urged to prepare for a warmer-than-average summer and an increase in fire risk across many parts of Victoria, according to the Australian…

  • Double impound in Officer

    Double impound in Officer

    Police impounded two vehicles after Air Wing allegedly caught them drag racing in Officer on Thursday night. Air Wing was patrolling the Princes Freeway when…