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South East to boom with Labor’s proposed Medicare boost
There will be 482,500 additional bulk-billed visits to the GP by 2030 in the South East, according to Labor’s new promise if re-elected to government.…
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Map the heat for the future of Casey
Environment advocacy organisation Sweltering Cities delved into the City of Casey to research how its urban planning could be more heat-safe. Senior Community Campaigner Sophie…
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Panda-monium: Fights, long queues hit Cranbourne store’s opening
Enthusiastic shoppers, an overwhelming turnout, hours of queues, fighting and verbal abuse, vandalism, a police callout, and an early shutdown marked the grand opening of…
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Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL honours Siege of Tobruk veteran with medal donation
A collection of Siege of Tobruk war medals will have pride-of-place at Dandenong-Cranbourne RSL. The RSL sub-branch’s committee members had a commemoration ceremony with the…
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59 impaired drivers caught in Monash Fwy blitz
More than 50 allegedly impaired drivers were caught in a police blitz on Monash Freeway last weekend. Police also impounded eight vehicles, issued 18 infringement…
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Powering through grief, a call for change
The grief of losing a loved one is unforgettable and for Regis and Marita Roussell, there is pain and a tightness in their chest after…
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Joy and uncertainty amid roundabout changes
Following the recent $41.75 million announcement for the upgrades on the Thompsons Road roundabout, the locals’ sentiments have been a mixed bag. Many have welcomed…
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Housing struggles amdist unemployment rise
As Victoria’s unemployment rate rose to 4.1 per cent in January, a local support service has seen a 20 per cent spike in people requiring…
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Buddy celebrates birthday at Casey Grammar
Casey Grammar’s staff member Buddy, the school’s well-being dog, celebrated his second birthday this week with a special birthday treat, a peanut butter and sweet…
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Debate lit over cannabis laws
A state inquiry in reviewing current cannabis laws has sparked debates, concerns and hopes for various communities. South East Monash Legal Service submitted in favour…
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Arts workshop a success
Hampton Park Uniting Church hosted a free arts workshop on Saturday 22 February, in the lead-up to its big exhibition in March. Facilitator Lyn Mcbain…
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Run for hope
A Casey local finished a landmark fundraising in February by running 10 kilometres a day for 100 days, to assist with her partner’s medical costs…
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