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  • AI ‘illegally scraping’ local news

    AI ‘illegally scraping’ local news

    Country Press Australia (CPA) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to rule out a copyright exemption for AI companies, but says urgent action is required…

  • Health threat from Discrimination

    Health threat from Discrimination

    Discrimination is rising in Cardinia, putting one in three residents who speak a language other than English at serious health risk, experts warn. According to…

  • Seniors at-risk of AI spam and online scam

    Seniors at-risk of AI spam and online scam

    Have you recently fallen for artificial-intelligence-generated content? Or maybe you’re finding it harder to spot a scam online? You’re not alone — new research from…

  • About Town: The Carleen quaddie and boom gates gone

    About Town: The Carleen quaddie and boom gates gone

    The ‘Carleen quaddie’ Pakenham-based jockey Carleen Hefel is coming off a red-letter week. She single-handedly rode all four legs of the quaddie at Ballarat last…

  • Hit-and-run leaves grandparents “forever scarred”

    Hit-and-run leaves grandparents “forever scarred”

    An elderly couple has been left injured and traumatised after a stolen ute slammed into their vehicle in Narre Warren, before the driver fled the…

  • New facilities for staff and students at Beaconhills College

    New facilities for staff and students at Beaconhills College

    Senator for Victoria Lisa Darmanin opened a new Year 7 and 8 Centre at Beaconhills College on October 22, which will improve student educational outcomes.…

  • KWR honours St Sofia

    KWR honours St Sofia

    A tradition from the old country now strong down under, Kooweerup celebrated over 50 years honouring their Patron Saint Sofia. The St Sophia Festival was…

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Sport


  • Glory on Garfield greens

    Glory on Garfield greens

    GARFIELD GOLF A decent amount of rain has seen our course really take on a lush green surface with great fairways now in play. On…

  • Clever Carson brings up ton

    Clever Carson brings up ton

    The format may have switched across the landscape of the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) but there were familiar faces posting big numbers up and…

  • Cobras bounce back against Cranbourne

    Cobras bounce back against Cranbourne

    HSD bounced back from its shock loss against Silverton in round 1 of the DDCA Turf 2 competition to beat Cranbourne by 103 runs. Despite…

  • Cardinia on the way to victory after Welsh’s dominant spell

    Cardinia on the way to victory after Welsh’s dominant spell

    There’s one word to describe Matt Welsh’s bowling spell against Upper Beaconsfield on Saturday: unplayable. The superstar took ridiculous numbers of 7/5 in the first…

  • McMaster boosts Demons

    McMaster boosts Demons

    The heavyweights came to play at Rutter Park with a competitive battle taking place between Tooradin and Kooweerup on day one of round four of…

  • Day of highlights in A Grade

    Day of highlights in A Grade

    A hattrick from Jaan Balasuriya and a massive knock from Aaron Avery ensured there was no shortage of highlights on day one of round four…

Entertainment


  • 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…

  • Bodybuilding, medals and a mission: Cranbourne gym owner empowers community

    Bodybuilding, medals and a mission: Cranbourne gym owner empowers community

    An owner of a Cranbourne multicultural gym has won big at a state bodybuilding championship, while continuing to build a tight-knit fitness community. Sarab Singh…

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  • Experience Lifestyle living today

    Experience Lifestyle living today

    In a world of endless to-do lists, unfamiliar neighbours, and days that we rush through, the search for community feels more important than ever. For…

  • Discover, Explore, and Celebrate

    Discover, Explore, and Celebrate

    At Minaret College, our students benefit from a well-rounded education that nurtures both academic excellence and personal growth. Our curriculum is designed to inspire intellectual…

  • Over 50s community invites locals to tour its last remaining homes

    Over 50s community invites locals to tour its last remaining homes

    Over-50s looking to downsize in Melbourne’s south-east have one last chance to secure a home at Officer Lifestyle Estate, with the community inviting guests to…

  • Separation Made Simple: What Happens to Property and Kids When Couples Split

    Separation Made Simple: What Happens to Property and Kids When Couples Split

    Separation is never easy. It is one of the most stressful times in life, and many people in our Pakenham and surrounding community feel lost…

  • The crucial role of mentoring

    The crucial role of mentoring

    Mentoring programs in schools play a pivotal role in shaping the academic, social, and emotional development of students. Recognising the significance of positive role models…

  • The crucial role of mentoring

    The crucial role of mentoring

    Mentoring programs in schools play a pivotal role in shaping the academic, social, and emotional development of students. Recognising the significance of positive role models…

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More News


  • Streets band together: new app puts safety at your fingertips

    Streets band together: new app puts safety at your fingertips

    After hearing countless stories of break-ins and local residents feeling unsafe in their own homes, Chelsea man Stuart Mason decided to do something about it.…

  • Locals tour swamp history

    Locals tour swamp history

    On Friday, 24 October, the Nar Nar Goon Progress Association History Group went on a bus trip with more than 50 people travelling around landmarks…

  • Best of local at Berwick fete

    Best of local at Berwick fete

    Local craft and baked goods were on display in Berwick this weekend at the St Andrews Berwick Uniting Church fete. The church’s annual event showcases…

  • ‘Keep Our Doors Open’

    ‘Keep Our Doors Open’

    Cardinia Council is backing a statewide campaign calling for a 25 per cent increase in funding for neighbourhood houses, warning that underfunding is forcing closures,…

  • Levy breaks the record

    Levy breaks the record

    A record-breaking petition with nearly 44,000 signatures, with strong local support was tabled in State Parliament on October 14, by Joe McCracken, Liberal Member for…

  • Preserving the Jewel

    Preserving the Jewel

    Cardinia Shire Council has approved the continuation of a master plan review for Emerald Lake Precinct, aiming to revitalise the park as a regional hub…