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Funding, favours and the value of ‘friends’
IBAC investigations into property dealings within the City of Casey have revealed that being a ‘friend’ of wealthy property developer John Woodman certainly pays. In…
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Developer wrote Aziz’s ’script’: IBAC
A property developer’s consultant was writing the “script” for a Casey councillor ahead of a council meeting vote on 16 October 2018, an anti-corruption hearing…
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Trees to stay
Casey council has decided to keep dozens of gum trees in a Lysterfield South neighbourhood despite residents arguing the trees posed a danger. Following an…
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IBAC allegations ’concerning’: Minister
Local Government Minister Adem Somyurek has described allegations of Casey councillor corruption as “concerning”. Since 18 October, state anti-corruption body IBAC has conducted public examinations…
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Council to get rid of plane trees
Nine London plane trees in a Narre Warren estate will be given the chop following complaints from neighbours the trees were wreaking havoc. Casey council…
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Call for witnesses
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an firearms incident which occurred in Clyde North in October. Emergency services were called Hut Road after several shots…
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IBAC hears Tyler ousted from Casey
CEO Mike Tyler’s surprise departure last year from the City of Casey became the subject of a series of questions to property develop John Woodman…
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Hungry for cash
A mobile canteen worker has described the terrifying moment two teenagers who were brandishing a knife and meat cleaver demanded cash and cigarettes. Anne Ruys…
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Faith leaders united in ending family violence
About 40 people of different faiths have gathered for a community forum to discuss ways of eradicating family violence at Bunjil Place on Thursday 21…
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Woodman’s ‘friendly’ councillors
Property developer John Woodman invested about $50,000 in supporting candidates in 2016 Casey Council elections, an IBAC anti-corruption hearing heard. In pre-election analysis, councillors were…
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Lawyers line up at IBAC
Legal eagles have flocked to the IBAC hearing into alleged corruption among Casey councillors and property developers. On the opening day, separate legal representatives for…
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Big plans to overhaul Max Pawsey Reserve
A $19 million masterplan had been unveiled for Narre Warren’s Max Pawsey Reserve that will aim to deliver quality sporting facilities and improve the existing…
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