News
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Driver jailed after deadly distraction
A 24-year-old distracted driver who drove through a red light and fatally struck a three-year-old girl in Endeavour Hills has been jailed. Kamal Ghali, 25,…
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Local and acclaimed Italian chef Luca Covalea clinches Top Pizza Maker Titles in Oceania
Luca Covalea touched down in his home land of Italy in November as a chef and restaurant owner, but left with an additional title under…
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Sporting initiative by young local takes off
Play it Forward Vic was first initiated by 13-year-old Casey local, Charlotte, after a family trip to Fiji in 2024. With the help of her…
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Assault in Cheltenham leads to fatality
A 28 year old man has been arrested following a fatal assault in Cheltenham on the evening of Tuesday 16 December. Emergency services were called…
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Centenary celebrations, Ivy Ollier turns 100
Ivy Ollier, a Casey local, celebrated her centenary on Tuesday 16 December, with her son Paul and other family members by her side. Throughout the…
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Growth surge reveals budget pressure points
Casey City has long been recognised as one of the fastest growing council areas in the country, and the second-fastest growing in Victoria. Over the…
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Residents of outer Melbourne rally to donate blood amid Bondi Beach attack
Residents from Casey, Cardinia and Dandenong are travelling far and wide across Melbourne to donate blood following calls for more donations for those critically injured…
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Connected Libraries Delivering Joy to support local Casey residents in need
Connected Libraries invites the community to share warmth and generosity through its annual Deliver Joy campaign. Until Christmas, Casey residents are encouraged to donate non-perishable…
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City of Casey Mayor responds to deadly Bondi Beach shooting tragedy
The City of Casey’s Mayor has released a statement after the Bondi Beach shooting attack that occurred on Sunday afternoon — taking the lives of…
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Loch it in bowlers…there’s a successful new Sherriff in town
Things don’t get much better than what greeted 47 members of the South West Gippsland Midweek Bowling Group at the Loch and District Bowls Club…
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Tigers roar over Lions for important victory
After being washed out last weekend Beaconsfield (7/223) and Narre South (161) got some action and it was the Tigers who prevailed by 62 runs…
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Cougars sneak by Officer
A gutsy and driven stand from Clyde pushed the Cougars back into winning ways over Officer on day two of round seven of the Casey…
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Goon and Yabbies end tied
B GRADE Nar Nar Goon (121) and Pakenham Upper/Toomuc (9/121) have set the scene for a thrilling finals series in CCCA B Grade after the…
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Arkansaw Kid revs things up for Hayes boys at Lindsay Park
Super-consistent five-year-old gelding Arkansaw Kid will be a popular favourite at Lindsay Park Racing after winning Ben, Will and JD Hayes a brand-new Ford Ranger…
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Pakenham’s own in AFLW mix
Pakenham Football Club’s Abby Hobson is well positioned to be selected in next Monday’s AFLW Draft, set to take place at Marvel Stadium. A member…
Entertainment
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Friends of Wilson Botanic Park Berwick celebrate Annual General Meeting
The Friends of Wilson Botanic Park Berwick (FOWBPB) held its Annual General meeting last Sunday on 7 December. The FOWBPB committee aims to safeguard the…
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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…
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Families feast on festive freebies
An abundance of smiles lit up the annual Helping Hand Day in Dandenong North last Friday 12 December. Up to 1000 families in need received…
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Christmas charities to the fore
Christmas is a time for compassion and generosity, with local organisations are prepared to do more than ever. South East Community Links (SECL) is spreading…
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What’s On
Santa photos Santa and his cheerful elf are stopping by the park. Bring your camera to snap your own special photos. – Thursday, 11 December…
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Ageless Santa spreads joy over the decades
After 30 years in the jolly Santa suit, Phil Martin says he’s shared the gift of kindness with thousands of children. On 3 December, Martin…
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Empowering women, strengthening families, building peace
At Women’s Federation for World Peace Australia, we believe that real and lasting peace begins in the heart of the family and radiates outward. As…
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Empowering women, strengthening families, building peace
At Women’s Federation for World Peace Australia, we believe that real and lasting peace begins in the heart of the family and radiates outward. As…
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Escape to New Zealand
At this time of year Aotearoa New Zealand is bursting with exciting new escapes, unforgettable experiences and fresh culinary delights that make if very worth-while…
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Embrace the opportunity
The op in op shop is short for opportunity – an opportunity to help others by supporting charity shops, and an opportunity to find a…
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FOOT AND LEG PAIN CONNECTION
Pain in the foot, ankle, shin, knee, or hip is often interconnected. These regions work together as part of a kinetic chain, where each joint…
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Reflecting on NAIDOC Week
This NAIDOC Week we celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of First Peoples. Yoorrook and truth telling have given Victorians a powerful opportunity…
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Casey locks in funding to refresh local shopping strips
Local shopping strips across Casey will receive funding for improvements, after councillors unanimously approved a new five-year improvement plan. Council endorsed the Activity Centre Investment…
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Panda Mart reopens after court-ordered shutdown
Panda Mart has reopened its Cranbourne store following a temporary court-ordered shutdown earlier last week. Star News reported last week that Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV)…
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When violence tries to define us, Australia must choose light, action, and courage
Australia wakes heavier than it did on Sunday (14 December). Sixteen lives lost so far. Dozens injured. Families shattered. A community grieving. A nation searching…
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Five teenagers arrested after alleged stolen car pursuit
Five male teens in an allegedly stolen vehicle have been arrested in Narre Warren after an extended police follow through the South East on Saturday…
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Firies battle two factory infernos in Dandenong South
Two more factories in Dandenong South have been destroyed by fire on Saturday morning (13 December). Firefighters were called to a suspicious fire at a…
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Man stabbed near Berwick bar, police investigating
Police are investigating an incident following a stabbing of a man near a popular Berwick bar. Detectives from Casey Crime Investigation Unit have been told…