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Winter coat drive for warmth
After a successful gathering at Ramlegh Community Centre for its Walk the Talk Wellness Conference, the Andres Pancha Anchor Community is taking it a step…
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Cranbourne West vets part of $1.4 million state grant awardees
The Lost Dogs’ Home and Meow and Friends Community Vet, with branches operating out of Cranbourne West, were recently awarded a total of $92,684 under…
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Peter Tsimiklis wanted on warrant
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Peter Tsimiklis, who is known to frequent the Narre Warren, Malvern, Bentleigh and Lakes Entrance areas.…
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Footy for all: Bakhtar Community Organisation introduces free AFL program
Multicultural families gathered at Gunns Road Reserve on 28 June for Casey Community Connect, a registration event hosted by Bakhtar Community Organisation (BCO) in partnership…
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Koomen keen on village plan
As the second community consultation period for the Draft Berwick Village Plan approaches, the City of Casey’s mayor, Stefan Koomen, remains eager to see it…
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Swings and slides, improvement wants for Pioneer Playground
Residents’ preferences on Pioneers Park in Berwick were in full swing, as the City of Casey set up shop in the park to hear the…
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Concerns raised over possible renewed cuts at Fed Uni
Federation University staff have expressed concerns and has demanded answers over another proposed “reshape” that could affect 10 percent of courses with voluntary redundancies already…
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Alternative name concern
Concerns around Guru Nanak Lake, formerly Berwick Springs Lake, have sparked once more, as alternative names for neighbouring facilities are featured on Google Maps. Although…
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Trio jailed for ‘abhorrent’ park attacks
Three “misguided” vigilantes have been locked up after they lured, filmed and bashed gay men in Berwick parklands. Mahdi Nowruzi, Abdullah Bloch and Albin Idrizi,…
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Sport
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Cannons carry out demolition job
Casey Cannons recorded its biggest win of the season in the Men’s Vic League (MVL2) competition as it thumped Knox 11-1. Tristan Chaffey’s consistency this…
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Storm celebrate Pride Round with crucial win
Cardinia Storm celebrated Pride Round with a big victory over Frankston in the Women’s Metro 1 South competition, winning 3-1. It was a special day…
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Wickers winners by a point
Harry Canning you star! With just over a minute remaining in the match and Berwick leading by a point at Edwin Flack Reserve, Doncaster East…
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High-flying Harry rediscovers confidence, takes clutch mark
It was Harry Canning’s Leo Barry moment. With less than a minute on the clock and the ball sent deep into Doncaster East’s forward 50,…
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Atkins makes most of Vic Country opportunity despite loss
Having banged on the selection door for several weeks, Drouin’s Brodie Atkins got added to Vic Country’s squad for its second game of the under-18s…
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Vic Country girls on big stage
There were 10 local girls in action for Vic Country’s girls on the weekend, with Dandenong Stingrays pair Nalu Brothwell and Alice Cunnington leading the…
Entertainment
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Resilience- the super power that keeps us going when everything else fails
Life has a way of throwing challenges our way, often when we least expect them. At times, it feels as though the weight of the…
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Volunteering hits the digital age
Volunteerism is not in decline but it’s in transition – and needs to be more flexible, inclusive and digital, according to a Volunteering Victoria report.…
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Unlocking hidden sound
Local and aspiring artists have the chance to foster their talent and growth as GRID Series looks to open up four slots for its free…
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Storytime across the nation
More than 2.2 million tuned online to a national live-streaming of children’s book The Truck Cat at Springvale Library. The 25th annual National Simultaneous Storytime…
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AFL ticket giveaway to mark Casey-Dees 15-year milestone
Casey residents are set to score free tickets for Melbourne Football Club’s upcoming AFL showdown with Hawthorn. The match is part of a special Casey…
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Golden Olympian’s tribute to national service
A click in the present with stories from the past, ‘Into the Light’ exhibition captures images of military veterans in a timely honour. The exhibition,…
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A Positive Take on Downsizing
If you are looking to Downsize and feeling overwhelmed, it is completely understandable. You have most probably lived in the same home for many years,…
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Respect, Reflect, Celebrate
Modern Australia has an Aboriginal heritage, a British foundation and a multicultural character. These three elements are what have made the Australian identity unique. When…
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Stockland Halcyon – offering financial freedom
Stockland Halcyon – offering financial freedom and secure living for over-55s in Melbourne’s South-East. Victorians over 55 years of age are increasingly seeking to unlock…
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Help End Youth Homelessness
Direct Chemist Outlet and Lighthouse Foundation Join Forces to Help End Youth Homelessness. As the holiday season draws near, the spirit of giving takes centre…
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Personalised approach
Sunrise2Sunrise is a Registered NDIS provider that does things differently. We take pride in offering professional services traditionally only provided in larger corporate Disability Support…
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Using proper language when talking about disability
As our society progresses into a more inclusive and welcoming environment, it is important that we make a conscious effort to ensure the language we…
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Fire warning for Casey this winter
The City of Casey has issued a fire warning as the middle of the winter season approaches, following an unusually warm and dry autumn. According…
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Hurdles for helpers as charity builds support
Unfair and unreasonable are the words sung by volunteers at BK2Basics on the City of Casey’s permit requirements, as the charity’s plea to the public…
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Appreciation for holding the peace
The City of Casey hosted a special recognition event on Monday, 23 June, honouring the contributions of 75 Justices of the Peace who serve the…
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Suspicious fire hits St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar
CFA responded to a structure fire about 9.30pm Monday at St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar School on Gloucester Ave in Berwick. Crews arrived to find a…
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New heartfelt musical at Beaconhills
A hilarious and heartfelt coming-of-age musical about identity, friendship and growing up is coming to the stage at Beaconhills College. Students from Berwick Campus Years…
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Council budget: Little aths’ demolition ‘off the table’
Greater Dandenong Council is set to divert $241,000 into boosting a once-doomed little athletics centre and other sports facilities. At one stage, the funds were…