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Man held after wife found dead
A HAMPTON Park woman has been found dead in her home and her husband charged with murder. Police were called to a house in Michelle…
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Lyndhurst landfill will operate until 2040
LYNDHURST will continue to be the dumping ground for household waste for at least another 33 years. Casey Council granted a permit extension for the…
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Man arrested after shop talk
A MAN was arrested by police after telling a barber he had committed a crime. Last Thursday, Lynbrook’s Donut King store was broken into overnight…
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Unholy fire spares church
– Sarah SchwagerA CRANBOURNE church was deliberately set on fire last week, shocking church patrons and the local community. Police said someone poured an accelerant…
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Grounds to be watered
– Sarah SchwagerCASEY Council is doing its best to keep its sporting grounds green after the introduction of tough stage three water restrictions. Last week’s…
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Move to cut crossing deaths
CRANBOURNE MP Jude Perera has welcomed a new State Government initiative to improve rail safety across Victoria. Mr Perera said the $1 million state-wide advertising…
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Fruit fire startles driver
CRANBOURNE Police are on the hunt for youths who used a homemade BB gun to fire lemons at vehicles on their way to Tooradin. A…
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Mentors bridge a better future
By Kelly YatesBOOKWORMS at Cranbourne West Primary School need mentors to help them keep turning the pages. The primary school is looking for volunteers to…
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Mooring problems put down to speeding boats
By Glen AtwellSPEEDING boats, not slipping moorings are causing problems at Warneet foreshore, according to a registered moorings contractor. Glen Harvie, manager of Mooring Services…
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Writing illustrated
By Sarah SchwagerA CHILDREN’S author inspired some local youngsters in an event at the Cranbourne Library last week. Author and illustrator Gabrielle Wang had children…
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Police praise raceday behaviour
POLICE have applauded Cranbourne Cup day patrons for their behaviour at the races last Sunday. An estimated 8000 people packed into the course with police…
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Smoke alarm battery alert
THE end of daylight savings this Sunday is the perfect opportunity to ensure household smoke alarms are properly working. Cranbourne CFA fire officer Tom Hoppner…