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Former Casey Mayor diagnosed with MND

Ex two-time Casey Mayor and VFL footballer Geoff Ablett has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), prompting his family to launch a fundraising...

Roadworks cause havoc for Casey commuters

Roadworks on a major Clyde North intersection has caused gridlock during peak hours for many Casey commuters, some saying that their typical 10-minute commute...

State Government promises new emergency facilities for Casey Hospital

With the official plans for the expansion of Casey’s emergency department debuted, the state government is progressing on its $280 million project, with Icon...

Digital Edition

Sport

Champs, chats and chokes

DAVE: Good morning boys, what a massive week of sport; we’ve a had a Pro-Am series through West Gippsland, the Woolamai Cup was on,...

Wells to lead next-gen Crows

Jason Wells may bleed red, but he also bleeds gold and navy blue. The legendary Longwarry forward is known for kicking over 1000 goals on...

Warriors reach top flight

The Pakenham Warriors are standing tall as both Youth League outfits punched their tickets to the State Championship Division for 2026 at the Big...

Gulls thrive under pressure

Pressure brings out the best…or worst in people. And in a high-stakes environment between the two heavyweights of the Casey Cardinia Cricket Association (CCCA) Premier...

Cougars on finals prowl

For the first time in six seasons, Clyde is on the brink of finals. The Cougars charged to a massive statement win over Upper Beaconsfield...

Hiroke Goke turns Cougars around – that’s what it’s all about!

PREMIER FIRSTS Pakenham Pumas Premier 2 Firsts produced a thrilling late surge to edge past Berwick City Cougars 5-3 on Saturday, in a contest that...

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Entertainment

Melbourne set to take on North Melbourne in Casey Fields practice match

Local AFL fanatics are in for a treat, as Casey Fields will take centre stage when Melbourne takes on North Melbourne in a practice...

Celebrating a good harvest

Basking in sunshine, about 200 celebrated a Pongal harvest festival in Harmony Square, Dandenong on Sunday 18 January. Victorian Tamil Cultural Association staged the...

Bunjil Place set to hosts vibrant Open Space festival this summer

Open Space will be taking over Bunjil Place this summer, with a packed lineup and events to keep you busy during the summer holidays....

What’s On

The Lang Lang Show 'n' Shine The Lang Lang Show 'n' Shine plus Swap Meet is back this February. Run by the Rotary Club of Kooweerup/Lang...

Q&A with farmers Peter and Maureen Cogo

Can you tell me a bit about your family's history with this property? Maureen: We bought this property, about six hectares, almost 40 years ago....

VAAN awards remarkable achievers

The Victorian Afghan Associations Network successfully celebrated great female talents and role models in the Hazara and Afghan communities. Eight females were chosen to be...

In Business

Garlic Festival showcase

The South Gippsland Garlic Festival - Victoria’s biggest celebration of Australian garlic - is back for its second year at Korumburra Showgrounds on Saturday...

Scope is Supporting You to Live the Life You Choose

For over 75 years, Scope has been a trusted supporter of people with disability, empowering them to grow in confidence and live the life...

Empowering Young Minds at Aspire – Enrol for 2026!

More than just childcare, Aspire is a community built on connection. Our educators take the time to truly know each child, creating classrooms filled...

Slow down around schools

With Victorian students returning to school for Term 1 of 2026, police are reminding motorists to slow down and take extra precaution around school...

Teaching children about teamwork

In today’s interconnected and rapidly changing world, teamwork has become an essential skill that children need to learn from an early age. Teaching children...

Many cultures, one community

At St Patrick’s, we are lucky to have an amazing group of students that come from many varied cultural backgrounds. We are a community of...

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Calls for more foster parents as crisis mounts in Victoria

Lynn, a Casey local, stumbled on a television commercial about foster care at 65 years old, peaking her interest, the Tongan-born mother of five,...

Children’s ‘innocent’ ribbons and signs vandalised at Berwick Springs Lake

Ribbons made by children at Berwick Springs Lake, now named Guru Nanak Lake, were vandalised earlier this year promoting disappointment from a community group. Children’s ribbons...

Fourth attack in weeks rocks Heritage Church

Still reeling from earlier vandalism and attempted break-ins, Lang Lang’s St John’s Anglican Church has been hit for a fourth time, despite increased patrols. It...

People in Profile: Ensuring days end with a smile

From Officer City Soccer Club to Yakkerboo, Pakenham’s Brijal Parikh does it all, and he does it just to put smiles on faces. Gazette...

7-Time World Champion teaches survival against machete attacks

A 7-times world champion and international self-defence trainer has brought elite knife-defence training to Emerald, leading a second seminar focused on surviving violent confrontations...

Japan Consul-General tour local brewery

Berwick’s Thirty Eight O Six Brewing welcomed a special visitor on February 6, as the new Japanese Consul-General, Furuya Tokuro, toured the local brewery...

Record broken by caring volunteers

Volunteers at Frankie’s Community Kitchen in Warragul have produced more meals in a single night than ever before, setting a new internal record. Kitchen manager...

New Blokes Bible launched to support men’s mental health

Long time Berwick resident Gregory Nanfra and David Cossigny are just two everyday blokes who met by chance on a backpacking trip in South...

About Town: Local wins best Australian picture book and why tea towels do the job

Local wins best Australian picture book Nar Nar Goon local Alison Lester's book Magic Beach has been named Australia's best children's picture book in a...

Riders race to reins

PRECEDE: Months of training, early mornings, and careful preparation all came down to this moment. At the Dressage Jackpot 2026, riders and their horses...