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  • History in colour

    History in colour

    The Berwick Artists Society has unveiled its long-awaited mural, completed just in time for Christmas. The vibrant artwork offers a window into 19th-century Berwick, showcasing…

  • Emerald and Pakenham Libraries secures grant for CCTV upgrade

    Emerald and Pakenham Libraries secures grant for CCTV upgrade

    Cardinia Shire Libraries in Emerald and Pakenham have received $10,223 grant as part of the Victorian Government’s latest Living Libraries Infrastructure Program to enhance its…

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Sport


  • Pakenham poised to pounce

    Pakenham poised to pounce

    It was a better than even split for the Pakenham Pumas Baseball Club this week, with five wins from nine senior contests setting things up…

  • Perera and Smith light it up

    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’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

    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

    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

    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…

Entertainment


  • 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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  • Sunday Sounds at Cardinia Cultural Centre

    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…

  • Santa and his elves return

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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…

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  • Christmas spirit arrives on Main Street

    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

    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…

  • Christmas lights up

    Christmas lights up

    Locals sent in images of their impressive Christmas lights.

  • Festive season begins

    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

    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

    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…