News
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Narre Warren a hoon haven
By Kelly YatesMORE than 250 motorists in Casey have had their vehicles impounded since anti-hoon legislation was introduced on 1 July 2006. Narre Warren was…
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Kindergarten gets a boost
NARRE Warren South’s Strathaird Kindergarten has received a cash boost. The local facility will use a $2400 grant to buy new multicultural educational resources and…
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Toulouse tumbles in Grand National
By Stuart TeatherCRANBOURNE-trained red-hot favourite Toulouse Lautrec crossed the line first in the Grand National Steeplechase at Flemington on Saturday, but did not win the…
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Beware SMS ‘scam message service’
POLICE have issued a warning about a mobile phone message scam demanding money be sent to an overseas bank account. They have been alerted to…
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Water bills to rise
CASEY residents will be hit with an average water bill rise of about $2 per week from 1 July. South East Water has confirmed prices…
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Indigenous award
THE City of Casey has received a certificate and trophy recognising its success in working with indigenous communities. The 2007 National Assembly of Local Government…
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Murder charge
POLICE investigating the 18-year-old cold case killing of an Endeavour Hills teacher have charged a man with murder. Geoffrey Engers was shot several times while…
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Cars hit in crime spree
POLICE say thieves are now targeting cars in residential areas with more than 16 cars being broken into in Berwick, Narre Warren and Endeavour Hills…
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Cooking program worth a taste
Cooking Guide: Can’t Decide What to Eat? Rating 4.5/5 An interactive cookbook for the Nintendo DS might sound like a cheap joke, but it’s arguably…
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‘Cowards’ drop bundle on Farley’s doorstep
A CASEY councillor has been embroiled in yet another smelly situation. Councillor Michael Farley told the News he discovered a large amount of faeces on…
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Tax refund helps kids
LOCAL MP Anthony Byrne has outlined the Labor Government’s new Education Tax Refund, which was introduced on Tuesday. The Member for Holt said the tax…
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Funds provide sporting chance
– Glen AtwellSPORTING clubs and reserves will reap the benefits of Casey Council’s multimillion-dollar investment in local infrastructure. In the 2008-09 budget, Casey has committed…