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Jailed after death
A 44-year-old man has been jailed over the violent robbery and death of beloved grandfather Michael Mammone in Cranbourne two years ago. Christopher McEachran, 44,…
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Students supply socks for change
Teachers and students at Narre Warren South P-12 College added an extra layer to their school pyjama day on Monday 25 July, collecting socks for…
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‘Solve a lot of problems’: Hazaras reclaim their identity
The Australian Bureau of Statistics released its report on the 2021 Census in early July. For the Australian Hazara community, who are originally from Afghanistan,…
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Low cyber-security awareness is making local councils a target, says expert
A leading cyber-security firm says local councils need greater data security training to keep user information safe, after the City of Casey’s Bunjil Place e-newsletter…
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Call for homeless help
A South East homelessness organisation is encouraging people to seek support when they are in insecure housing or at risk of homelessness. WAYSS is a…
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Akoonah Park does Christmas in July
‘Twas the season at Akoonah Park on Friday 29 July, as families gathered for the Christmas in July market. Glittery Christmas baubles lined the sheds…
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Parents outrage as council refuses crossing supervisor
Parents in Narre Warren North are pleading with Casey Council to fix an “unsafe” zebra crossing near Narre Warren North Primary School. The crossing, at…
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Speed limit lifts on Monash Freeway
Commuters on the Monash Freeway are feeling the benefits of an increase in the speed limit from 80 to 100km/h following the completion of stage…
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Greening Doveton and Eumemmerring
The Doveton and Eumemmerring Township Association is planting 95 new trees across five public park areas. The trees are expected to grow well over two…
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Petition backs increase in fuel reduction burning
The Howitt Society has launched a parliamentary e-petition calling on the State Government to increase its annual bushfire fuel reduction targets. The e-petition is sponsored…
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Get involved during National Landcare Week
The need for ongoing support for sustainable land management projects by Landcare has been highlighted by Eastern Victoria MP Melina Bath during National Landcare Week.…
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Horse trainer pleads guilty to shotgun burglary
A successful horse trainer has been convicted of stealing up to eight rifles and shotguns during a Pakenham home burglary. Daniel Barone, now 44, of…