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Community hits the jackpot
Christmas has arrived early for 11 community groups and clubs within Casey who have cashed in up to $10,000 each from pokies money generated by…
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IBAC: more hearings flagged
The corruption inquiry into alleged deals between Casey councillors and property developers will be extended. With the IBAC hearings running for three weeks, commissioner Robert…
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Council of conflict
Four of Casey Council’s 11 councillors were conflicted in a crucial planning vote in October 2018 due to links to property developer John Woodman, an…
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Boy gutted after BMX stolen
A 12-year-old boy has been “extremely heartbroken” after gutless thieves stole his BMX in broad daylight. Jack had left his bike at the front of…
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SCWRAG’s developer link ‘not secret’
It was ‘not secret’ that a Cranbourne West residents action group was being funded and advised by property developers, planning consultant Megan Schutz has told…
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Here’s to the whistleblowers
The IBAC investigation into questionable dealings between property developers and some at the Casey Council has clearly been fuelled by people ‘in the know’ behind…
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Ablett faces ’coaching’ claims
Despite declaring a conflict of interest, Casey councillor Geoff Ablett was accused of continuing to promote property developer John Woodman behind the scenes, an IBAC…
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Developer dined with Premier
Premier Daniel Andrews has defended a donation and a lunch with controversial property developer John Woodman. Mr Andrews said the $2500 donation to his 2002…
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Ablett denies ’rigging stuff’
An explosive phone tap recorded Casey councillor Geoff Ablett saying he was “sick of rigging stuff” with Cr Sam Aziz’s “bloc”, an IBAC inquiry has…
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’No gain’ in Tyler sacking: Ablett
Casey Council chief executive Mike Tyler’s forced resignation had nothing to do with property developer John Woodman’s opinion, councillor Geoff Ablett has told an IBAC…
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Lobbyist ‘went too far’
A planning consultant admitted that she went too far in lobbying for developer John Woodman’s interests in City of Casey, an IBAC hearing was told.…
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Country singer lives her dream
A rising country singer-songwriter from Narre Warren South has high hopes her invitation to Country Music Association’s Academy next year will open more doors for…