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  • 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…

  • Cuddly critters arrive for Christmas

    Cuddly critters arrive for Christmas

    Cuddly critters have arrived just in time for Christmas, thanks to the efforts of Pakenham Purls member Michele Ashworth. On Thursday 4 December, Michele donated…

  • As Pakenham is revamped, remember to shop local

    As Pakenham is revamped, remember to shop local

    The council is reminding residents to shop local this Christmas as construction of Stage 1 of Pakenham Revitalisation is set to pause in order to…

  • Casey schools prepare for social media restrictions

    Casey schools prepare for social media restrictions

    The controversial social media restrictions for under 16s will take effect on December 10 and in preparation, some local schools have begun to send notices…

  • $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…

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  • 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…

  • Pumas survive on the road

    Pumas survive on the road

    PREMIER 2 FIRSTS Pakenham pulled off a thrilling 12–11 victory over the Berwick City Cougars on Saturday, surviving a late twist in momentum to claim…

  • Harmonious Hanrahan team strike right notes at Kooweerup

    Harmonious Hanrahan team strike right notes at Kooweerup

    Some new faces added to the atmosphere and excitement as 37 members of the South West Gippsland Midweek Bowling Group descended on Kooweerup Bowls Club…

  • Cardinia’s win highlighted by marvellous Grogan hattrick

    Cardinia’s win highlighted by marvellous Grogan hattrick

    It was a moment like no other. Cardinia pace bowler Josh Grogan achieved the feat every bowler dreams of – taking a hat-trick. His spell…

  • Garfield ahead of the ledger

    Garfield ahead of the ledger

    GARFIELD BOWLS Garfield Bowling Club won two of their matches this week with one side now sitting on top of the ladder. On Tuesday, the…

  • Perry fires for red-hot Goon

    Perry fires for red-hot Goon

    B GRADE Nar Nar Goon (5/226d) continues to set a hot pace in CCCA B Grade after defending its day-one total with ease against a…

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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  • 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…