Objectors to be protected
RESIDENTS objecting to planning proposals will now have their identity protected to avoid possible confrontation with land developers.
Councillors voted at last Tuesday’s council meeting...
New lane to stop snarl on freeway
PEAK-hour travel times on the Monash Freeway are set to be slashed following a multi-million dollar State Government announcement yesterday (Wednesday).
The project will provide...
Should the Education Department be responsible for three-year-old kindergarten?
Craig Meads,
Narre Warren South
NO
“Rather than go straight to the education system they should have someone else teach them.”Ken Bourke,
Cranbourne
NO
“I don’t think it’s necessary. They’re...
Financial help idea rates highly
CASEY residents struggling financially could benefit from a City of Casey Council plan to boost financial counselling options in the municipality.
The lack of free...
Roll up for skate comments
CASEY’S youth need to get their skates on and respond to a new strategy set to address the city’s skating needs.
The council’s draft Skate...
Kids town for youth city
CASEY could soon boast the biggest and best playground in the country.
Councillors at Tuesday night’s council meeting moved to investigate the possibility of establishing...
Eastern set to earn respect
By Marc McGowanTHE winning streak has hit six and Eastern Suburbs has only one more hurdle to jump – archrival Westgate Power in the...
Cars can be a deathtrap, CFA warns
THE onset of warm weather has prompted a stern warning from the CFA for parents to avoid leaving young children unattended in the car.
Lieutenant...
Councils push both parties for cash
By Callan Date
THE City of Casey has joined 29 local councils in calling on both major political parties to look closely at the...
Should there be tougher penalties for graffiti vandals?
Aaron Tregaskis,
Cranbourne
YES
“They are ruining a perfectly good town. No place should be ruined by graffiti.”Bob Burston,
Coronet Bay
YES
“Graffiti destroys the look of a place and...
Stolen lift truck hits factories
CONSTRUCTION site owners in Hallam are crying over more than missing milk.
Last week, vandals targeted a group of factories being built in National Drive,...
Pupils step in right direction
By Sarah ThompsonHard work and dedication has paid off for 13-year-old Jamie Manser, who was one of two students awarded a scholarship to attend...