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Unlocked cars are an invitation to theft
By BRIDGET COOK POLICE have again urged people to lock their cars to stop opportunistic thieves from stealing their valuables, which continues to be a…
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Buddhism behind bars
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD AND TANIA PHILLIPS A PRISON is the last place to expect a Buddhist chaplain but the world is full of surprises. Dharma…
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Down the garden path
THERE’s still time to apply for grants of up to $2000 to help improve Casey’s environment. Applications for round one of City of Casey’s Environmental…
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Player’s mark on depression
By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS WAYNE Schwass, in keeping with his reputation as a lauded AFL premiership player laid down a challenge straight down-the-line recently. At a…
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Driver dies in hospital after crash
AN ELDERLY man has died in hospital after his car was hit by a truck in Cranbourne earlier month. Police believe the 81-year-old man turned…
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Cleaver bandit robs boys
TWO teenagers had a meat cleaver pulled on them during an armed robbery in Cranbourne last week. Two Cranbourne boys, aged 16 and 17-years-old, were…
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Man charged over stabbing
A NARRE Warren man was taken to hospital last week after he was allegedly stabbed by another man following an argument. Police said about 10.30pm…
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Police probe explosion, fire
A LOCAL resident heard an explosion before finding a deliberately lit fire at a medium strip in Botanic Ridge on Monday. Police said about 3.30am…
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In battle’s historic footsteps
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD SOME grandchildren can only dream of walking in the footsteps of their great-grandfather, who served in both world wars, but as Anzac…
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Chaos over church permit
By BRIDGET COOK CASEY councillors were divided over whether to approve a planning permit for a church in an industrial area in Hallam, fearing they…
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Seeing is believing
THE Kooweerup Hotel will host an entirely new type of show when medium and psychic Deb Webber comes to the swamp. In Deb Webber’s live…
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City comes alive to young vibe
By BRIDGET COOK LOCAL youth were in the spotlight last week during a number of National Youth Week celebrations across the city. Between Friday 4…