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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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Sport
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Pakenham roasts Tomatoes
Pakenham Pumas had a positive weekend at the plate, picking up three wins from five games in their return efforts after a week off for…
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Redbacks hold off Burra
Hampton Park bounced back from its recent loss to Chelsea Heights with a comfortable 30-point win over a fighting Keysborough side. The Redbacks are second…
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Berwick gallant in defeat
Eastern Football Netball League Premier side Berwick has responded from a poor loss last week in solid fashion; competing well in a 13.8(86) to 8.13(61)…
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Loelu stars in 56-goal win over Bulldogs
Narre Warren made light work of St Paul’s McKinnon for the second time this season in the Southern Netball League winning by 56 goals last…
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Beaconsfield’s heartbreak
Saturday was the one that got away for Beaconsfield. Travelling to Park Orchards to take on the second-placed side in the Eastern Football Netball League…
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Depth is the key for Pakky
If there was one word to describe the Pakenham Warriors Youth Men it would be deep. The squad’s well-rounded lineup was dominant and difficult to…
Entertainment
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Journeyman pens his epic life’s tale
Peter Jerijian was inspired by the Beatles when he landed in London in the late 1960s, leaving behind his Armenian family in Lebanon who viewed…
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Helping hand for 40 community groups
A wealth of schools, health, sports, charity and volunteer groups were given a helping hand at Bendigo Bank Dingley Village’s annual community grants night at…
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Volunteering hits the digital age
Volunteerism is not in decline but it’s in transition – and needs to be more flexible, inclusive and digital, according to a Volunteering Victoria report.…
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Toni an inspiring advocate
Antonia “Toni” Arfaras has spent over three decades changing lives across the City of Casey — but this year, her efforts have been officially recognised.…
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Ren honoured with award
For more than three decades, Narre Warren resident, Ren Tumath, has been quietly, but significantly, reshaping the way the City of Casey includes the queer…
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Creepy, kooky comedy comes to Casey
The famously spooky, quirky Addams family will be haunting the stage for a delightful comedic musical at Casey Grammar School this week. Set in the…
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Labor commits to universal childcare
On 11 December 2024, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will take the first steps toward building a universal early…
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Compassionate Dementia Care Approach
Belvedere Aged Care, Noble Park is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for older adults living with dementia. Our person-centered care approach ensures…
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Healthy Holidays: Strategies for Eating Well and Staying Hydrated
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence. However, it can also present challenges to maintaining a healthy diet and staying hydrated.…
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Always about community and kindness
While Casey Grammar School has evolved and grown significantly in the past 30 years, the very best things about the school remain the same Casey…
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Holiday fun awaits: BJ Care Services’ exciting adventures!
Ever wondered how to make school holidays truly memorable for children with disabilities? At BJ Care Services, we’re on a mission to turn every school…
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Tailored to your interests
Grow 2 Be is a disability support day service making a difference. Participants at the Pakenham-based service are offered a range of hands-on activities like…
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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…
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Batman Brings Smiles to the South East
In a time of rising crime and community uncertainty, a real-life masked crusader has stepped up—not to fight villains, but to spread joy, one wave…
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Trio of teens arrested after alleged south-east follow by police
Three teenagers have been arrested and charged following the alleged theft of a motor vehicle and an extended follow by police through Melbourne’s south-east during…
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Hunter meets Cats heroes
Hunter Hamilton and his family have been through a lot during the past year after the 8-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour.…
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Drivers flock to Safe Plate Day
City of Casey had another Safe Plate Day last Saturday. Drivers lined up in droves at Neighbourhood Watch Casey’s Safe Plate Day at Marriott Waters…