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SEMMA praises gas-transition changes
A South East manufacturers’ group has welcomed the State Government’s “about face” on an immediate ban of gas appliances. The transition from gas to electric…
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Satellite car park in Berwick tabled
The proposed satellite car park at the end of Kramer Drive in Berwick has been temporarily rescinded in the most recent City of Casey agenda,…
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Fire strikes thrice as Hallam factory fire investigated
Police and fire authorities have called in arson investigators after a school uniform business in Hallam was completely destroyed by a suspicious fire early Thursday…
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Hallam business gutted by suspicious fire
A school uniforms business has been gutted by a massive suspicious fire in Hallam early on Thursday 26 June. Fire Rescue Victoria reported that the…
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Charity launches legal fight for ’survival’
Narre Warren charity Bk 2 Basics intends to mount a legal fight saying it will be otherwise forced to close under new “impossible” restrictions placed…
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Two fires one night
Emergency services were kept busy in the early hours of Tuesday, after two separate fires broke out in Clyde North within minutes of each other.…
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New initiative dedicated to those on the frontlines
It’s easy to assume that the men and women who dedicate their lives to helping others are invincible, but a new mental health centre in…
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Clyde educator honoured
A Year 3 teacher at Clyde Grammar has been honoured for her outstanding work as an educator with the prestigious Peter McRae Meyer Primary Teaching…
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Calls for action after second pedestrian tragedy on Heatherton Rd
A father-of-two has been killed after being struck by a car in Endeavour Hills – the second pedestrian to have died crossing the undulating stretch…
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Sport
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Young Bulls finding form
Noble Park made it back-to-back wins on Saturday with a big second quarter lifting it to a 12.11(83) to 7.13(55) victory over South Croydon. The…
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Foxes pair shining bright
The list of accolades is ever growing for Narre North Foxes duo Lily Brittain and Ella Bologa. The two 16-year-olds, both part of Melbourne’s Next…
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Small forward Hayden Brough stars in one-point Eagles win
Beaconsfield flipped the script. After succumbing to a heartbreaking one-point loss to Park Orchards off the back of a fourth-quarter fadeout last weekend, the Eagles…
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Stingrays go two from two in Shepparton
Dandenong emerged from its trip to Shepparton with two wins as an under-strength girls team got over the line against Murray by eight points before…
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Pakenham challenged until late
Local rugby sides returned to a joyful week as the Pakenham Eels and Casey Warriors were both victorious. Pakenham was tested by the Altona Roosters…
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Gembrook fires in clutch
Progression is the key to success and Gembrook Cockatoo seems to be unlocking it. After a strong six weeks of football in Outer East Premier,…
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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Have your say on the Draft Berwick Village Major Activity Centre Structure Plan
The Draft Berwick Village Major Activity Centre Structure Plan is now open for community feedback. The draft structure plan was endorsed at the May council…
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ACCC backs need for local journalism
Country Press Australia has welcomed the release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s final report from its Digital Platform Services Inquiry, describing it as…
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Bail refused for 26yo woman with alleged explosives stash
A Cranbourne woman accused of jointly possessing a large stash of mining explosives and detonators in her home garage has been refused bail. Zarna Barbar,…
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Major reforms unveiled to cut gas use
The State Government has announced new changes to cut gas use, including phasing out gas hot water systems, mandating electric new builds, and updating Minimum…
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SBS Dandenong call welcomed by mayor
In a show of bipartisan unity, Victorian upper-house MPs have called for public broadcaster SBS to be based in one of Melbourne’s multicultural hotspots such…
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Fear rises for Aussies trapped in war zone
Residents from the South East were among 872 stranded Australians in Iran as conflict escalated in the Middle East. Due to safety concerns, names and…