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Financial relief for ratepayers as state monitors conclude their term
The 12-month term of Casey Council’s State appointed municipal monitors, Peter Stephenson and Cameron Boardman came to an end on November 6. The monitors were…
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Local council mayoral election approaches
Casey Mayor Stefan Koomen appears to be the only councillor publicly putting up their hand for next week’s mayoral election. The City of Casey will…
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Children to face ‘adult time for violent crime’
In response to a youth crime wave, the State Government is seeking to force juvenile offenders to face ‘adult time for violent crime’. It plans…
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Hussainzada family mourn drowned mother and son
The Hussainzada extended family are grieving for a beloved mother and seven-year-old son who drowned in Dandenong Creek’s stormwaters while visiting a Doveton park. The…
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Veolia fined $1 million for breaching licences
The Supreme Court of Victoria has fined Hallam Road landfill operator Veolia $1 million for various breaches of its operating licence and failure to comply…
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Warneet’s 80 years of volunteerism
Warneet Association celebrated its 80th anniversary on Sunday 9 November. About 200 locals gathered at the Warneet Motor Yacht Club, where about 19 photographic displays,…
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2025 Foodbank report reveals slight rise in food insecurity, putting pressure on local relief organisations
The 2025 Foodbank Hunger Report has revealed that 3.5 million Australians have struggled with food insecurity in the last 12 months. While 20 per cent…
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SES warning on Dandenong Creek’s perils
A Dandenong SES controller has urged people to stay clear of Dandenong Creek after a woman and boy drowned in ‘swift’ stormwater on Monday 10…
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Pearcedale community braves the weather for Remembrance Day
Despite the rain, the Pearcedale community turned out in strong numbers to honour the Remembrance Day service at the Public Hall. According to the president…
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Police appeal for info on ’targeted’ Doveton shooting
Victoria Police continues to investigate a shooting which seriously injured a Pakenham man in Doveton last month. The 35-year-old was found by emergency services in…
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Doveton woman and boy tragically drown in Dandenong Creek
A 33-year-old woman and a seven-year-old boy from Doveton have been identified as the victims of a tragic drowning in Dandenong on 10 November. Greater…
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Botanic Ridge local wins back-to-back world titles in aerobics
Botanic Ridge’s Jack Maillard has taken home back-to-back world titles in sport aerobics and fitness, a feat that reflects years of dedication, discipline and mental…
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