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Vulin breaks new ground in Parliamentary inclusivity

A political first in accessibility, Pakenham MP Emma Vulin used a communication device to speak formally within parliamentary chambers. As MPs returned to Spring Street...

Battery Energy Project team volunteers at Bunyip River and connects with locals

In September, seven members of the team from energy company RES came together for a hands-on volunteering day at Bunyip River, near the proposed...

VAD amendments for compassion enter Parliament

New amendments to the national-first Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) laws have been introduced to State Parliament as part of a wider effort to give...

Trades apprentice forges success

First Olympian’s Berwick home hits the market

Pakenham runner relays hope

Sth East scoops manufacturing awards

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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...

In Business

Policy changes see spike in home building

The HIA New Home Sales report is a monthly survey of the largest volume home builders in the five largest states and is a...

Silly Solly in Pakenham

In a bold move set to reshape the discount retail landscape, Silly Solly’s has announced a groundbreaking initiative - becoming the first Australian retailer...

Achievements in focus

This week we are celebrating women in business. It is a time where we can reflect and celebrate the diversity and achievements of incredible...

Empowering Kids Through Movement

Empowering Kids Through Movement – My Journey with Melbourne Acrobatic Gymnastics Academy When I first opened the doors to Melbourne Acrobatic Gymnastics Academy (MAGA), my...

Empowering Women and Building Futures, the First National Neilson Partners Way

At First National Real Estate Neilson Partners, inclusivity isn’t just a value, it’s part of who we are. With 65% of our team made...

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...

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True gem tainted by waste

While Toomuc Creek is a much loved natural resource for Pakenham residents, with Rotary Park near Lakeside offering a scenic walking and running trail...

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

Well-known local couple Jamie and Jen McKenna celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at the Cardinia Club in Pakenham on Saturday. They...

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...

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