News
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High-density housing plan stumped
By Cam Lucadou-Wells Casey council has rejected a developer’s proposed high-density housing project on the former Doveton Secondary College site. The 5.82 hectare site at…
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Spammed MPs block petitions
By Cam Lucadou-Wells State and federal MP’s email inboxes have been sent more than 411,000 electronic petitions as part of Casey council’s law-and-order campaign. The…
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Numbers down, but show’s a success
THE 12th annual Doveton Show had around 8000 families zipping around Myuna Farm from stall to ride- but the numbers were still down on last…
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Wallet and alcohol stolen
A Doveton man lost more than just his wallet when thieves came a-knocking. About 8pm on Sunday 11 September a home on Crimson Drive, Doveton,…
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Garage sale makes wish come true
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A big garage sale is being held in Hallam – all in the names of charity and community service. Sale organiser Tayleb…
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Failed builder payouts good news for some
By Cam Lucadou-Wells FORMER employees of collapsed builder Botanic Homes will qualify for Federal compensation … but its long list of unsecured customers and contractors…
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Merger sets new course for clubs
By Cam Lucadou-Wells CHURCHILL Park Golf Club and Waverley Golf Club members have voted for a merger that will jointly base the clubs at the…
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Millions pour in for family support services
By Cam Lucadou-Wells WINDERMERE Child and Family Services has received an extra $1.8 million in State funding for family violence services. Windermere chief executive Dr…
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Illness closes cop shop doors
By Cam Lucadou-Wells AN ENDEAVOUR Hills senior police officer has confirmed the station’s front counter has been shut due to staff illness. Senior Sergeant Karen…
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Church brings sick girl back from the brink
By Cam Lucadou-Wells Good old-fashioned care brought back Katherine Cheverria and her chronically ill daughter Victoria from the brink. The pair had been marooned at…
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Celebrate Doveton with holiday fun
By Cam Lucadou-Wells FREE school holiday fun can be found at the second annual Celebrate Doveton event on 23 September. The event staged by Doveton…
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Flag finally at half mast as council mourns rising crime
By Cam Lucadou-Wells IT TOOK two days but Casey Council has lowered the council flag to half-mast as part of its law-and-order campaign. The flag…