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Petition builds anger over proposed school
An online petition of more than 1400 signatures is opposing a new application for a controversial proposed school near Lysterfield Lake Park. PARED Victoria lodged…
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Funding plea for cat desexing
The Lost Dogs Home Cranbourne is pleading for “consistent and ongoing” funding for cat desexing programs as the shelter has seen its cat intake for…
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Spotlight on travel claim ‘error’
Greater Dandenong mayor Lana Formoso has called for new protocols for councillor-travel claims after a recent “administrative error”. Crs Formoso and Bob Milkovic flew to…
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Celebrating women and culture
Large-scale woven sculptural installations, moving image works and striking paintings will don the Bunjil Place Gallery as the collection called Kungka Kunpu, or Strong Women…
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Crime figures on the rise
Casey Council saw retail theft spike by 9 per cent by the end of 2023 compared to 2022, with supermarkets seeing the highest rate of…
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Lack of action for Green Wedge protection plan, they say
The Green Wedges Coalition is concerned the State Government’s new Green Wedge protection plan will not address the longstanding urban encroachment into green space. Minister…
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Casey’s 2024 Community Award winners announced
Winners of the 2024 Casey Community Awards were announced at a gala celebration event at Bunjil Place on Friday 22 March. The annual awards are…
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Black-spot speeds slashed mid-April
The State Government says it will reduce the speed limit at a notorious black-spot section of Stud Road, Dandenong North from mid-April. The speed limit…
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Future shape of Green Wedge wards on the line
A controversial proposed boundary change combining the Green Wedge in Keysborough South and the huge industrial zone in Dandenong South under one council ward has…
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Police investigate Lynbrook shooting
Police are investigating a shooting in Lynbrook on the night of 27 March. It’s believed a man was shot while sitting in a vehicle at…
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Cash finally splashed on Doveton Pool
Casey Council’s chief administrator has challenged local MPs to “put your money where your mouth is” to complete the long-awaited Doveton Pool in the Park…
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River rescue drill gives a taste of reality
More than 70 SES members, lifesavers, police, firefighters and a search dog took part in a massive training exercise on Patterson River, Carrum on March…