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Clubs win Covid-aid package
Hallam Football Netball Club was one of more than 200 clubs receiving $2000 Covid relief grants. Community Sport Minister Ros Spence announced 202 grassroots clubs…
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Special school leader appointed
A principal has been appointed for the upcoming specialist school in Endeavour Hills. Susan Coull has more than 30 years’ experience in working with children…
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‘Grave fears’ for missing Doveton man
Police hold “grave fears” for Doveton man Brendon Farrell, who has been missing for more than a month. The 32-year-old was last seen by a…
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Covid-sick home invader detained
A Doveton teen who was Covid-positive took part in a violent home invasion in front of a terrified mother and two young kids, a court…
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Council pushing Doveton pool ‘agenda’
A ratepayers’ group has accused Casey Council of “pushing an agenda” to demolish Doveton’s outdoor pools. Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association (CRRA) secretary Brendan Browne…
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Putting a lid on lockdown anger
During Covid lockdowns’ pressure-cooker, a South-East based men’s behaviour course had to find a way to keep going. “There’s a lot of anxiety,” says Dave…
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Path hazard ‘not a priority’
Casey Council has rebuffed a neighbourhood campaign to seal a well-trodden gravel trail in Endeavour Hills. Resident Doug Wilkinson says the one-kilometre path from Heatherton…
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Hoon cars seized across Casey
Two drivers dropping burnouts in Hallam in front of police officers have had their cars impounded, police say. Casey Highway Patrol officers saw three “suspicious”…
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Bail refused after theft ‘spree’
A teenage accused car thief with “extensive” criminal history has been refused bail due to an unacceptable risk of re-offending. K’Lee Poasa, 18, was on…
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No decision on pool ‘re-design’
Casey Council insists no final decision has been made on Doveton Pool in the Park’s fate despite allocating money for a “site re-design” in its…
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SEMMA goes to school
A tour of the innovative Hallam Senior College has impressed a group of local manufacturers. On 5 May, South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) members…
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Four ‘burglars’ nabbed
Four teens have been arrested by police over an alleged burglary and evasion of police. The males stole power tools from a closed retail store…