News
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Council boosts capital budget
COMMUNITY groups now have a better chance of securing vital facility improvements after the council voted to increase its minor capital works budget. Councillors at…
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City fills missing links with paths
LINKING Casey communities will be one of council’s major priorities for 2006. Council recently reviewed its Linking Path Strategy, which aims to construct pedestrian/cycle paths…
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This baby has grown up
THE Tooradin Maternal and Child Wealth Service celebrated its 60th year last week. Last Thursday a morning tea was held by the City of Casey…
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Healthy habits come to school
CORAL Park Primary School celebrated Education Week last week by looking at healthy habits. The week included everything from healthy eating, exercise and education and…
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Recreation changes far from child’s play
CASEY Council is trying to solve the problem of the disappearing playgrounds. At last week’s council meeting, councillor Wayne Smith asked that the playground removal…
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Catfight dogs council plan for sex change
By Sarah Schwager LAST week’s Casey Council meeting turned into a catfight. Councillors were deciding whether to change the local law so that council could…
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Pokies crackdown
By Sarah Schwager CASEY Council is pushing to cap the amount of poker machines in the municipality. The move comes as the State Government prepares…
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Reward for missing poodle
By Rebecca FraserA NARRE Warren family has launched an urgent appeal to help find their beloved pet dog, even offering a $500 reward for his…
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Students culture diversity
By Sarah Schwager HAMPTON Park Primary School has joined community groups from around the state in celebrating different cultures during Cultural Diversity Week. The school…
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Riding gear taken
MOTORCYCLE equipment valued at $1000 has been stolen from a Cranbourne North property. The leather clothing accessories were taken from a cubbyhouse in the back…
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Townhouse row
By Sarah SchwagerPicture: Stewart Chambers. LYNBROOK residents are up in arms about a proposed application that could see townhouses built up around the new Lynbrook…
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Thieves haul fishing rods
FISHING rods, reels, camera equipment and model motorcycles were stolen from a Cranbourne home last week. The items were stored in a work shed, divided…