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Casey Council criticised for 3 per cent rates rise
As Casey Council officially increased the general rates by 3 per cent for next year, residents say they are disappointed and describe it as a…
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Spikes in offences and incidents in Clyde North
Clyde North had the biggest jump in criminal incidents and offences recorded from 2024 to the year ending in March 2025, amongst the top five…
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Casey Council cuts one upgrade amid grant shortfall
The adopted 2025/26 Casey Council Budget has cut one community facility upgrade and scaled back one project after grant funding fell through. According to the…
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Councillor objection on ESVF
The topic of the new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund remained hot during the June Casey council meeting, as the gallery clapped for Cr Shane…
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Man faces court for ‘serious’ threats to prime minister
A man accused of threatening to cause “serious harm” to Australia’s prime minister and making a “menacing” social media post about him has faced court.…
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Casey crime hits 8-year high, car thefts surge 50 per cent
Casey saw a 50 per cent increase in motor vehicle thefts in the twelve months to the end of March this year, while the number…
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Casey Council adopts key documents for 2025/26, including budget
City of Casey endorsed Budget 2025/26, Council Plan 2025/29, updated Long Term Community Vision 2025/35, and other key documents at the June Council Meeting on…
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SEMMA calls for changes to Victorian Industrial Policy
South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) has welcomed the State Government’s Victorian Industry Policy (VIP), but says it needs a “manufacturing specific” focus. The VIP,…
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Legal action against used-car dealers
Consumer Affairs Victoria is launching a campaign on buying used cars after taking legal action against car dealers in the South East. CMG Automotive Pty…
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Vinnies Cranbourne joins CEO Sleepout effort
Vinnies Cranbourne hosted a fundraising event for the CEO Sleepout on Saturday 14 June. Assistant manager of Vinnies Cranbourne Anthony Hanna said they raised over…
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Local expert urges Casey businesses to act now on sustainability
As the State Government’s Landfill Levy will go up by about 30 per cent in the coming new financial year, a local waste management expert…
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Council seeks community feedback for Pearcedale oval lighting upgrade
Casey Council is inviting community feedback on a proposed lighting upgrade at Pearcedale Recreation Reserve, with local support or objections helping to strengthen a grant…