CFA called in as grassfire spreads
THE Hampton Park CFA was called to a grassfire in Hampton Park on Tuesday after long grass on a private property caught alight.
A brigade...
Stolen car burnt out
A CAR was found burnt out in Cranbourne West last Thursday. The silver 1986 Ford Fairlane sedan had been stolen from outside a residential...
School thefts out of control
- Sarah SchwagerTHE number of thefts from Cranbourne schools is getting out of control, say local police and school principals.
Two computers were stolen from...
Planting ideas for the future
STUDENTS with special needs are set to benefit from a new life skills program.
The program, run by South East Local Learning and Employment Network...
Two injured in raids
By Sarah SchwagerTWO people were cut in two armed robbery attempts in Hampton Park last week.
Police said a man entered the McDonald’s in Hampton...
Council bowled up a curly one
By Alison NoonanA CRANBOURNE man’s dream to develop a worldclass lawn bowls and recreation club in Casey is at loggerheads with council plans for...
Traders saddle up for final meeting
By Alison NoonanLOCAL traders enjoyed an evening of horsing around at the Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce’s final meeting for the year last week.
Business and...
Careless drivers pay the price
POLICE are again urging people to lock up their cars and hide valuables as thefts from cars continue to increase in the Cranbourne area.
Detective...
Drive-by shooting
A FATHER and son are lucky to be alive after a drive-by shooting at their Baxter home on Sunday.
Police said the pair was alone...
Cars smashed across Casey
POLICE are investigating a spate of vandalism incidents on cars in Casey.
Cars in Cranbourne, Lynbrook, Endeavour Hills and Berwick were damaged last week.
Police believe...
Workshops tackle the legal barrier
A LOCAL legal centre will help people prepare for VCAT hearings and other legal matters.
A series of six free workshops at the Peninsula Community...
Child health claims may prompt audit
By Sarah SchwagerCASEY Council is considering an independent audit of its maternal and child health services after claims the health of young children was...