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Jail for elder’s ‘savage’ bashing
A Cranbourne man who “savagely” and “cowardly” bashed his 87-year-old ex-father-in-law after a Facebook spat has been jailed. Gerard Michael Rabot, 51, pleaded guilty at…
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Brigade laments inaction
A member of the Clyde CFA has spoken out about the team “getting fed up with empty promises of a new station“. Clyde CFA station…
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Free legal help for harassment victims
South-East Monash Legal Service (SMLS) has launched a campaign to promote free legal assistance to those who have experienced sexual harassment at work. The Advocacy…
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Eco education through crafts
A group of eco-conscious kids were tested on their recycling know-how as part of an interactive crafting session. The City of Casey held their “Be…
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Trial date set in accused camper killer’s case
A trial date has been confirmed for accused double killer Greg Lynn, but there’s concerns about his ability to fund the case. Victoria’s Supreme Court…
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Q&A with Blairlogie CEO Carolyn Carr
Tell us a fun fact about yourself! When I was young I won an effigy competition held for Guy Fawkes night. The winner of the…
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Hit-run driver gets CCO
A hit-run driver who claimed he drove away from a critically injured pedestrian due to fears about ‘African gangs’ has been sentenced. Joshua Graham Bunker,…
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Show off your ‘tiny art’ talent
Casey’s Connected Libraries is encouraging locals to enter their Tiny Art Show competition. “Connected Libraries are running the Tiny Art Competition for the second year…
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New support for community programs
The City of Casey will soon open applications for its Equipment and Training Grant program, aimed at supporting not-for-profit community groups. This grant program provides…
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Seven teens in allegedly stolen cars charged
Seven boys and girls have been charged after two alleged stolen cars were travelling at high speeds early on Friday 30 June, according to police.…
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Boys charged after police pursuit
Three boys have been charged after a police pursuit of an allegedly stolen vehicle across several South East suburbs. A 13-year-old Hampton Park boy, a…
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The country kid who conquered
In an interview with the Pakenham-Berwick Gazette in 2001, jockey Peter Mertens said he hoped one of his six children would follow him into the…