News
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Single mum struggles as insurer denies vet bill for sick kitten
A Casey single mother has less than 10 days to pay off her two month old kitten’s vet bill after they were told their insurance…
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Spooky season at Lakeside
Despite the grace of sunlight, the weekend was not short of spooky costumes with many families celebrating Halloween. On Sunday 2 November, Lakeside Pakenham held…
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Family violence: women lack supports
Monash University research has backed a Wellsprings For Women report into the systemic challenges for refugee and migrant women experiencing family violence. Lack of cultural…
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10 years of connection and community
Around 400 people came together to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Lynbrook Community Centre on Saturday 25 October. The milestone event showcased the diversity…
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Teens plead not guilty to Lyndhurst murder charges
A trio of teenage men have pleaded not guilty to an alleged murder of a Clyde man at a Lyndhurst shopping centre this year. Nhial…
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Ashton shines in Fashion Week Debut
After waiting until he was finally old enough to be allowed on the runway, 16-year-old Beaconhills student Ashton Moldovan-Plumridge made his Melbourne Fashion Week debut,…
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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…
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Former-mayor banned for angry free speech outburst
Cardinia councilors unanimously approved banning a former mayor from meetings for the rest of the year after an angry outburst from the gallery, which was…
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Relay for Life spirit shines through rain
The 2025 Relay for Life went ahead in high spirits despite the rain, bringing together hundreds of participants who helped raise more than $121,000 for…
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Sport
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Officer sneaks by Bombers
The second leg of two day action produced intense results in round four of the lower grades of the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA). Officer…
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Lessons learned for Pumas
Premier Firsts The Pakenham Pumas Premier 2 Firsts showed plenty of fight at home on Saturday, collecting 10 solid hits against a strong Preston lineup,…
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Cricket world rallies together
Every cricket club has a Ben Austin. The affable and talented youngster that uses the platform provided by community cricket to learn, experience and grow…
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Eagles on the board with thrilling win
Coomoora and HSD were the only two teams to score more than 200 runs in round 3 of the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) Turf…
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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…
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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…
Entertainment
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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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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…