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Saved from the Streets

Retired gang members Mar and Moses Riek know firsthand how trapped life on the streets can feel, where escape seems impossible. In a heartfelt...

Providing local gives honesty

Along the busy Gembrook-Belgrave Road sits a quiet, but very productive, destination for local goods. Mapleridge Local Produce has been a central spot for...

Girlforce looking to change the narratives

The 7th GirlForce Changing Narratives: Her Voice Her Power took place on Saturday 11 October, providing a safe, intergenerational space for culturally and linguistically...

Love is in the air

FWO blitz on migrant employees’ workplaces

More retail on the way for Pakenham

Gaps in the family-violence system

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Sport

Promising signs for Pumas

PREMIER FIRSTS There was no shortage of excitement at Pakenham Baseball Club on Saturday as the Pakenham Pumas Premier 2 Firsts went down swinging in...

Seagulls aim for perfect start as Bullants eye first victory

Clyde stands in the way of Tooradin starting its season three from three in the first one-day segment in the CCCA Premier Division. The Seagulls...

Lively week for golfers at Lang Lang

LANG LANG GOLF The week began strongly at Lang Lang Golf Club with a healthy field of 82 players contesting Tuesday’s Stableford competition. In A Grade,...

Day out for Demons as Kooweerup enjoys two major feats

It was a day of milestone magic at Kooweerup Reserve on Saturday as the Demons celebrated prestigious achievements across the board in their rolling...

Bulls charge to first win

The reigning premiers are off the ground. Cardinia tasted victory for the first time this summer as the Bulls handled business against Officer in round...

Yabbies off to perfect start

A highly-entertaining innings at Harry Blackman Oval boosted Pakenham Upper/Toomuc to a 2-0 start in the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) A Grade competition. The...

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Entertainment

Q&A with Tiffany Maestrale local cheerleader and sheep judge

What advice would you give to other young people who didn’t grow up in farming families but are curious about agriculture? My advice would...

Whats on

Fete St Andrews Uniting Church Berwick is hosting a fete on October 25 from 9am-2pm. Thursday Lounge live entertainment Share a unique, relaxing evening of...

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...

What’s On (8/10/25)

Thursday Lounge live entertainment Share a unique, relaxing evening of live entertainment at the Brewing Bliss Café in Pakenham. The sessions run on 16 and...

Q&A with Gembrook’s Sandie Czarka

What motivated you to pursue a career in land management and conservation? I’ve loved being in nature since I was a kid, getting my...

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...

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Missing camper located after 9-day search

A camper lost for more than a week has been located alive after lighting a fire to draw the attention of searchers in remove...

Long ride to awareness

On Sunday, 12 October, veteran and passionate motorcyclist Andy Holman, along with 29 other riders, departed from Officer to join hundreds of others in...

Photography club comp results to be revealed

Photography enthusiasts are invited to join the reveal of the best local snaps. The next meeting of the Pakenham Camera Club will be held on...

Unwanted eyes above Casey

Casey residents are reporting “unknown drones” hovering over their private properties, sparking concerns about privacy, safety, and the potential misuse of drone technology. Many...

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...

Woolcraft Day success

The Victorian Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders Association of Australia held its annual Woolcraft Day at Pakenham Hall on Sunday, 10 October. The event...

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