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Bunjil detractors query $168 million shortfall
By Cam Lucadou-Wells Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association has been labelled as “Losers in Exile” by mayor Sam Aziz, after they reiterated their criticism of…
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35,000 flocked to Bunjil Place opening
By Cam Lucadou-Wells As a sign of endorsement, Casey residents “voted with their feet” at the opening of Narre Warren’s brand-new civic-arts space Bunjil Place,…
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Speed a big laugh
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Hampton Park man laughed in court as he faced off with a magistrate over speeding at 153km/h on the Monash Freeway.…
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Archer Shaylen’s a child prodigy
By Cam Lucadou-Wells Maestro Shaylen, 9, has few peers when it comes to shooting targets. The Upper Beaconsfield archer holds an incredible 72 state and…
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Grim prospects for street
By Cam Lucadou-Wells The evidence is irrefutable. Inspector Alison Crombie, who oversees the region’s traffic police, sees the swirls of heavy tyre marks in the…
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Nightclub punch-on
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Narre Warren man has been convicted and ordered to do community work after punching a nightclub patron five times in the…
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Safer light to shine
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A new light will be shone on Hampton Park’s central community precinct as part of a federal safety initiative. Under the Safer…
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Seniors steppin’ out
Charged with country tunes, seniors in Berwick stepped out for a lively session of line dancing recently. The event at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House on…
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Serious charges over injury
Police have charged a man following an alleged altercation and collision in Berwick earlier this month. Emergency services were called to Beldale Court where an…
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Here’s what’s special about Bunjil Place
By Cam Lucadou-Wells Casey’s residents will soon discover the new arts hub and council offices at Bunjil Place’s opening festival on 27 and 28 October.…
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Footy star’s drug fall
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A former AFL footballer accused of being a member of an outlaw motorbike gang has been bailed on drug trafficking and weapons…
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Crazy kids costumes
Pre-kinder kids shone in wild and wonderful costume at a dress-up day at Oakgrove Community Centre on 24 October. Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS