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Elizabeth steps up for worthy cause
At the age of 36 a thyroid cancer diagnosis came “out of the blue” for a healthy Elizabeth Anderson. The mother of two said she…
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Police catch speeding learner
A learner driver has been caught travelling almost 60km/h over the limit in Narre Warren North on Monday 25 November. State Highway Patrol police detected…
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Ablett sale not a ’success fee’: Woodman
Casey councillor Geoff Ablett stood to lose a “s*** load” of money due to faltering property projects in Cranbourne West, according to an alleged intercepted…
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C219 election donation link
Property developer John Woodman has told an IBAC inquiry it is “common” for developers to make large donations to political parties in exchange for support…
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Woodman supports mayor tilt
Property developer John Woodman has been described in an IBAC anti-corruption hearing as a “king maker” during the election of Amanda Stapledon as Casey mayor…
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Christmas wonderland lights up
For Andrew D’Cruz, his ideas have no boundaries. For hours a day for nearly two months, he has created an intricate mini-village Christmas display –…
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Funding, favours and the value of ‘friends’
IBAC investigations into property dealings within the City of Casey have revealed that being a ‘friend’ of wealthy property developer John Woodman certainly pays. In…
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Developer wrote Aziz’s ’script’: IBAC
A property developer’s consultant was writing the “script” for a Casey councillor ahead of a council meeting vote on 16 October 2018, an anti-corruption hearing…
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Trees to stay
Casey council has decided to keep dozens of gum trees in a Lysterfield South neighbourhood despite residents arguing the trees posed a danger. Following an…
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IBAC allegations ’concerning’: Minister
Local Government Minister Adem Somyurek has described allegations of Casey councillor corruption as “concerning”. Since 18 October, state anti-corruption body IBAC has conducted public examinations…
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Council to get rid of plane trees
Nine London plane trees in a Narre Warren estate will be given the chop following complaints from neighbours the trees were wreaking havoc. Casey council…
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Call for witnesses
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an firearms incident which occurred in Clyde North in October. Emergency services were called Hut Road after several shots…