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Casey couple funds free laptops for library
Casey residents and long-time library supporters Robin and Arnis Dzedins have once again donated to Connected Libraries. Their donation will fund two key initiatives: the…
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Bail refused for 26yo woman with alleged explosives stash
A Cranbourne woman accused of jointly possessing a large stash of mining explosives and detonators in her home garage has been refused bail. Zarna Barbar,…
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Support fuels dream
A seven-year-old from Cranbourne West is showing what’s possible when children are supported to chase their dreams, earning a spot in Melbourne City’s Select Squad.…
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A journey on the mat
Casey International Day of Yoga, hosted by the community organisation Saath Multicultural Association of Australia (Saathi MAA), brought more than 100 people together for a…
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Cranbourne driver loses appeal over “callous” crash getaway
The Supreme Court of Victoria has dismissed an appeal by a Cranbourne West man to challenge his prison sentence for fleeing the scene of a…
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Fear rises for Aussies trapped in war zone
Residents from the South East were among 872 stranded Australians in Iran as conflict escalated in the Middle East. Due to safety concerns, names and…
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Privately manufactured firearms, ammunition, firearm parts and drugs seized in Cranbourne
Police have charged a Cranbourne man with 40 offences after a hoard of privately manufactured firearms, parts, imitation guns, ammunition and drugs were uncovered at…
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SBS Dandenong push welcomed by mayor
In a show of bipartisan unity, Victorian upper-house MPs have called for public broadcaster SBS to be based in one of Melbourne’s multicultural hotspots such…
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Speaking ‘truths’ that others are scared to say
Authors and advocates for cultural harmony Dya Singh and Dr Jamel Kaur Singh say it’s time for some truth-telling. The father-and-daughter team are embarking on…
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Boating facilities in Bass receive funding
Boat ramps in Tooradin and Cannons Creek have received funding for their upgrades. The funding came from the latest round of the $36.3 million Better…
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Parliamentary defence as charity rallies for support
Discussions around Narre Warren-based charity, BK2Basics, have reached Victoria’s parliament, as Discussions around BK2Basics have reached parliament, as the charity rallies the support of the…
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MPs support for charity
In light of the added six months of breathing room granted to Narre Warren-based charity BK2Basics during the 17 June Casey council meeting, local MPs…