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Council push for jab
THE City of Casey is advocating the importance of vaccinations in the lead up to World Immunisation Week. Mayor Amanda Stapledon, along with the council,…
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Fire cash from dog wash
A HAMPTON Park veterinary hospital hopes to beat last year’s fund-raising efforts when they wash dogs for a good cause at the local fire brigade…
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Anzac legacy passes on
By BRIDGET COOK THE Anzac spirit was alive at Alkira Secondary College last week when students and teachers held a number of services to commemorate…
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Business group launched
THE 22,000 businesses in the Casey and Cardinia shires will receive extra support with the formation of the Casey Cardinia Business Group. The official launch…
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Police have Eyewatch on Facebook
By BRIDGET COOK CASEY police have become more social-media savvy to help give them more eyes to watch over the community. Last week the ‘Eyewatch’…
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Building bridges to prevent crime
By CASEY NEILL COMMUNITY leaders and police are working side-by-side to reach out to troubled youths. The Police and Youth Leaders Engagement Team (PYLET) program…
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Jewellery stolen
POLICE are seeking help to track down $50,000 worth of jewellery stolen from a Lyndhurst house earlier this year. Police are investigating the burglary which…
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Their bit for children in pain
STAFF at a Hampton Park bank clowned around for a good cause last week. On Friday, the Hampton Park Commonwealth Bank staff embraced their inner…
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Showing honour
By BRIDGET COOK ANZAC Day holds a special place in the heart of Australian Army Major Ben Smith. It not only gives him a chance…
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Xena up and about after surgery
By BRIDGET COOK A CRANBOURNE family’s beloved dog has been given a second chance at life, thanks to a charity for pets. The Taualii family’s…
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Service pioneer
By BRIDGET COOK MAUREEN Smollen has both a personal and community reason for organising an Anzac Day service in Pearcedale each year. Not only did…
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Tears of trauma
By BRIDGET COOK WHAT’S helped Peter Godfrey cope with the trauma he experienced from serving in the Vietnam War is helping and giving back to…