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From magic carpets to meaningful classrooms: what does It mean to be Australian?
This week we had the joy of attending my nephew’s (Dad’s grandson’s) end-of-year school production at Carwatha College. The theme? Aladdin and Jasmine travel exploring…
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Cuts proposed for ‘oversized’ Dandenong Community Hub
An “oversized” Dandenong Community Hub (DCH) should be halved to keep it within budget, according to a Greater Dandenong Council report. After years of debate,…
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Half-hub snub
A community group leader says a halved-down Dandenong Community Hub will not meet community needs. Greater Dandenong councillors were set to vote on 8 December…
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Cranbourne West Secondary College among Victoria’s top NAPLAN improvers
Cranbourne West Secondary College students have recorded exceptional growth in this year’s National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), placing the school among the…
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Bail refused: Teacher accused of stabbing principal
A teacher accused of stabbing a principal at Keysborough Secondary College has told police he “mentally snapped” and wanted to “completely incapacitate” his alleged victim,…
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CRRA urges stronger rates hardship protections
Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association (CRRA) is pushing for simpler rates hardship applications, clear decision timeframes and multilingual communication in its submission to the State…
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Pakenham hospital urgent care promise in doubt
Residents fear Pakenham’s hospital could mirror Cranbourne, which failed to deliver urgent care services, a promise they say was made during planning. Concerns intensified after…
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Casey Grammar leader named on Educator Hotlist
Head of Casey Grammar School’s Junior School Melissa Roberton has earned national recognition after being named on The Educator’s 2025 Hotlist, which celebrates Australia’s most…
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Mystery $790K Lotto winner in Noble Park
A mystery TattsLotto winner at a Noble Park outlet is among four unknown Victorians to score division-one prizes from last weekend’s draw. There were eight…
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Cranbourne man charged after stolen car crash in Wantirna
Two men, including one from Cranbourne, have been charged following reports of a firearm being spotted and an allegedly stolen vehicle crashing into three parked…
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Local Narre Warren school shines with ‘above average’ NAPLAN progress
Strathaird Primary school in Narre Warren South was identified by Australia Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) as one of the most improved schools in…
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New digital hub for local businesses set to launch next year
Just a year ago, Mush Rahaman, an established business owner in Berwick, was running for councillor during the 2024 Casey council election, and while his…
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