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Too close to home
A family of six living in John Joseph Court, Narre Warren North witnessed homes surrounding theirs destroyed by the Black Saturday fires in 2009. On…
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Fire captain recalls Black Saturday
February 7, 2009 started off as a normal day for then Narre Warren North Fire Brigade captain Shaun Trotter. “The day was forecast to be…
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Three bushfire survival plan steps…
Three bushfire survival plan steps… 1) Discuss what to do if a bushfire threatens your home. Many households find that having a discussion over dinner…
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Liquor theft stashes bottles under jacket
Casey Crime Investigation Unit is investigating a burglary that occurred at a store in Narre Warren on the 10 January. Police allege that at about…
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10 years on
Seven homes were destroyed and several others were severely damaged in Narre Warren South on Black Saturday, 10 years ago. Many residents living in Narre…
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Fountain Gate car theft
A car was stolen from the Fountain Gate Shopping Centre car park, Narre Warren in broad daylight on Saturday 2 February. The blue Holden was…
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Speedsters rack up fines
Police detected a Harley Davidson motorcycle travelling at 138km/h in the 100km/h zone of Monash Freeway, Narre Warren at 11:25pm on Sunday February 3. The…
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Nurses volunteer abroad
St John of God Hospital Auxiliary will start 2019 with a general meeting on Monday 18 February. Following the meeting, St John of God Berwick…
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Preppies take first steps
All 44 new Haileybury prep students started their first day with some fun activities which allowed them to socialise and make connections with their peers.…
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Preps enjoy their big day
Tissues and TimTams were on hand for day one at Harkaway Primary School. They were for the parents though – not the prep students! “We’ve…
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Jean turns 100
Jean Suckling celebrated her 100th birthday at CraigCare in Berwick this week. Ms Suckling enjoyed the company of her fellow residents over a high tea…
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Scout hall used as a drug den, crime lair
A Harkaway Scout Hall has been infiltrated by seasoned criminals and used as a hideout to manufacture drugs and rebirth stolen cars. According to the…












