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FWO blitz on migrant employees’ workplaces

Authorities have targeted employers of migrant workers in a series of snap inspections in the South East. The Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force...

More retail on the way for Pakenham

More retailers are heading for Pakenham with a new development at 8 Portobello Road set to feature Repco, Pillow Talk and Fernwood Fitness. The centre,...

Gaps in the family-violence system

Wellsprings for Women is raising the alarm over growing challenges faced by migrant and refugee women experiencing family violence across the South East. Over the...

Digital Edition

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

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...

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...

In Business

A Family Tradition of Food and Love 

Our grandmother was our inspiration! She encouraged the women in our family to follow their dreams. We found our home in Pakenham, where Mamma Maria’s Deli & Café was...

Service with a healthy, confident smile

Lakeside Dental Surgery has a genuine passion to helping people smile with confidence. Open since 2009, the friendly dentist team has recently celebrated 12 months...

Lifestyle Living Awaits You

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...

A Family Tradition of Food and Love 

Our story begins in a small town in southern Italy, where our grandparents made the brave journey to Australia in search of a better...

Oktoberfest fun at local over 50s Lifestyle Estate

Officer Lifestyle Estate will open its gates for an Oktoberfest Open Day on Saturday, 25 October, from 11am to 2pm, welcoming locals for a...

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...

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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...

About Town: Lovely gesture gaffe, assailed by wind and it’s Kow-Ar-Zik

It’s the thought that counts A La Trobe constituent was pleased to receive a card from Federal MP Jason Wood on a recent milestone birthday. The...

Looking Back: Mr Narre Warren North, miracle baby and epic half century

30 years to 1995 The man they call Mr Narre Warren North, Bob Street, this week became a life member of the Narre Warren North...

Expect heavy traffic as MotoGP returns

Another huge crowd is expected on Phillip Island this weekend for the 2025 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. Delays are likely heading to and from the...

Heartfelt farewell for Levi

More than 500 people gathered around the coffin of 16-year-old Levi Syer, struggling to comprehend how a deadly disease could cut the life of...