News
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Cop cut may stop Newstart
By BRIDGET COOK THE future of a proactive program run in Casey which connects disengaged youth with police is in doubt after Victoria Police decided…
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Family’s anti-violence path
By GARRY HOWE PETER Blackwood says he thinks of his wife Kylie every second of every day. It breaks his heart to think of what…
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Rising crime
By BRIDGET COOK CRIME is up in Casey, with family violence, burglary and theft from cars being prolific contributors to the rise. Victoria Police released…
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In a new driving seat
CHAMPION V8 Supercar driver Jason Bargwanna has swapped the fast lane for fast food. The Bathurst winner has decided to retire from full-time driving and…
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Long grass a huge concern
By BRIDGET COOK A NARRE Warren South resident has expressed her anger over the lack of action taken to long grass in an area that…
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Interface of fire risks
By NICOLE WILLIAMS THE region’s top firefighter believes grass interface areas are at huge risk this fire season. District 8 Operations Manager Trevor Owen said…
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Passion and purpose
By BRIDGET COOK A MURAL depicting both the heritage and future aspirations of students has been unveiled at Hampton Park Secondary College. The painted mural,…
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Permit fees waived
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD NOT-FOR-PROFIT community organisations in Casey will no longer have to pay permit fees when hosting a public event. The recommendation was passed…
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Church pulls together for typhoon aid
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD EVER since Typhoon Haiyan tore apart the Philippines in early November, aid has been coming from all over the globe to lend…
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Eye-catching message
By CASEY NEILL NARRE Warren South student Ace Bryans has cerebral palsy. He can’t speak, is confined to a wheelchair, and communicates non-verbally via a…
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KC in it for the kids
By BRIDGET COOK NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch (NHW) Casey has turned the page on a new initiative to help spread the safety message. The group’s mascot, ‘KC…
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Survive the swim
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD THIS week Berwick children are being taught that there’s something more important than technique when learning to swim – survival. As part…