News
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Expert opinion support on new principal powers, but emphasis on alternative measures remain
Expert opinion is in support of the announcement following the State Government declaring that school principals now have the power to expel or suspend students…
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Full house of fun: Drag Bingo Night delights Lynbrook
A Drag Bingo night was held at Lynbrook Community Centre over the past weekend, as Casey Council celebrates Pride Month. According to City of Casey…
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Hampton Park residents fed up with after-hour noise from ResourceCo site
After years of living next to one of Melbourne’s largest landfills, Hampton Park and the surrounding locals say the headache has grown with noise and…
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Domestic killers avoiding scrutiny
A State coroner has highlighted the oft-underestimated “fatality risks” posed by coercive, controlling men after the violent murder of an Endeavour Hills woman by her…
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Casey real estate agents slam ad costs as ACCC probes REA Group
Local real estate agents in Casey said the advertising costs on realestate.com.au had surged over the years, with one describing the pricing as “ridiculous and…
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Riding 4000 km for refugees’ education
A Hazara former refugee has embarked on an extraordinary 4000-kilometre cycling journey to raise educational funds for refugees and Afghan women. Muzafar Ali has begun…
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Ramp closures in Berwick’s Clyde Road
Delays of up to 15 minutes are to be expected for traffic detouring through Berwick over the next few months, as ramp closures take place…
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Hope shines in ongoing battle
Tests, diagnoses, treatments – a rare appendix cancer has been the harrowing battle that Katherine Berecic has been fighting, but through grit, hope and determination,…
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Tiny Art Show returns
Connected Libraries announced the return of the Tiny Art Show in 2025, a free art competition for members aged 16 and over. “The Tiny Art…
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Sport
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Fine line in flying the flag
Warragul Industrials playing-coach Bobby McCallum concedes his team needs to get better at controlling its emotions in high-pressure situations after the Dusties almost gift-wrapped victory…
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Nine locals in U16s Vic Country boys squad
Four Gippsland Power players and five Dandenong Stingrays have been named in Vic Country’s squad for the U16s National Development Championships. The carnival kicked off…
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City unable to capitalise as Hume claims the chocolates
The Dandy Derby may have caused some confidence issues for Dandenong City as the squad lost 0-3 away at Hume City in round 17 of…
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Thunder fires home six
Dandenong Thunder sent a strong message to the NPL after battering Altona 6-0 at home in round 17. At a cold and wet George Andrews…
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Garfield’s old boys now the improving new kids on the block
Garfield’s Veterans team is refusing to accept the old adage that ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ with the Stars showing continued improvement…
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17 Lions sliders to take the ice plunge ahead of MND round
As part of Outer East Football Netball’s ‘Sockit2MND Round’ Pakenham Football and Netball club’s are doing their bit by sending some brave people into the…
Entertainment
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Journeyman pens his epic life’s tale
Peter Jerijian was inspired by the Beatles when he landed in London in the late 1960s, leaving behind his Armenian family in Lebanon who viewed…
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Helping hand for 40 community groups
A wealth of schools, health, sports, charity and volunteer groups were given a helping hand at Bendigo Bank Dingley Village’s annual community grants night at…
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Volunteering hits the digital age
Volunteerism is not in decline but it’s in transition – and needs to be more flexible, inclusive and digital, according to a Volunteering Victoria report.…
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Toni an inspiring advocate
Antonia “Toni” Arfaras has spent over three decades changing lives across the City of Casey — but this year, her efforts have been officially recognised.…
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Ren honoured with award
For more than three decades, Narre Warren resident, Ren Tumath, has been quietly, but significantly, reshaping the way the City of Casey includes the queer…
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Creepy, kooky comedy comes to Casey
The famously spooky, quirky Addams family will be haunting the stage for a delightful comedic musical at Casey Grammar School this week. Set in the…
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Labor commits to universal childcare
On 11 December 2024, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will take the first steps toward building a universal early…
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Compassionate Dementia Care Approach
Belvedere Aged Care, Noble Park is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for older adults living with dementia. Our person-centered care approach ensures…
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Healthy Holidays: Strategies for Eating Well and Staying Hydrated
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence. However, it can also present challenges to maintaining a healthy diet and staying hydrated.…
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Always about community and kindness
While Casey Grammar School has evolved and grown significantly in the past 30 years, the very best things about the school remain the same Casey…
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Holiday fun awaits: BJ Care Services’ exciting adventures!
Ever wondered how to make school holidays truly memorable for children with disabilities? At BJ Care Services, we’re on a mission to turn every school…
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Tailored to your interests
Grow 2 Be is a disability support day service making a difference. Participants at the Pakenham-based service are offered a range of hands-on activities like…
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Mayor’s reflection on small gallery, improvements to registration process
In light of the City of Casey’s May meeting having only 10 of the 80 registered attendees, Mayor Stefan Koomen is nevertheless keen to have…
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Man charged after South East chase
Cardinia Highway Patrol officers have charged a man following an extended follow that ended in Dandenong overnight. Officers were on patrol when they attempted to…
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Blood donations encouraged in light of National Blood Donor Week
In light of Blood Donor Week until 15 June, the City of Casey’s mayor, Stefan Koomen, visited the Narre Warren North pop-up blood donor centre…
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Beyond chemo, life is different
Breast cancer never made me sick, but the treatment certainly did. My cancer is gone but now I’m left living with the aftermath of chemotherapy,…
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Backpacks 4 VIC Kids rallies for children amid donation drop
Cranbourne-based Backpacks 4 VIC Kids (B4VK) is feeling the pinch as donations drop in a tough economy, but hope remains as it held its Annual…
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Clyde Road median works commence
The Clyde Road Upgrade has reached another major milestone following the completion of the foundations for the extra lanes being built on the Clyde Road…