News
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Painting a new picture
The cream panelled arts shed tucked away in the Old Cheese Factory has become an artistic haven for locals who have found their creative outlet…
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Accused gunman denied bail over risk to community
An accused gunman has been denied bail after allegedly shooting another man during an altercation, leaving the victim with shotgun pellets in his heart and…
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Council undergoes electoral shake-up
The Minister for Local Government endorsed a new electoral structure for Casey on Thursday 15 February that would see 12 wards with one councillor per…
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Reach out and dive right in
From swimming to mental health, Laps for Life aims to not only raise awareness but also raise funds for those who urgently need support. Put…
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‘We don’t have enough food’: Help fill lunchboxes for those in need
Narre Warren’s Transit Soup Kitchen is hoping to make the burden a little lighter for local families, with a ‘lunchbox filler’ food drive that will…
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Newborn service concerns
Casey mums are questioning when the council’s maternal health checks would be fully restored as their newborns keep missing out on critical services, despite the…
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Greatness, gongs and going big
MARCUS: Alright fellas, we’re getting to the business end of the cricket season now. Jonty and I have had the last rounds of the DDCA…
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Hallam mosque opens doors
Hallam Masjid in Narre Warren North had a successful Mosque Open Day on Sunday 25 February with opportunities for locals to learn more about the…
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VCAT gives green light
Two side by side dwellings have been approved for Berwick’s Kramer Drive, despite opposition from the City of Casey. The proposal, granted by Victorian Civil…
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Manufacturers fight tax rise
The South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) is campaigning against significant land tax increases being felt by their members state-wide. Calling the increase an “unjustified…
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Caution on toll fines
South East residents in the most disadvantaged postcodes have been impacted the hardest by road toll fines, according to recent research. According to Peninsula Community…
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Support for dad groups
The State Government is putting more funding into local groups for new dads – awarding $2 million in grants to 18 community organisations and local…