News
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Amalgamation to today
As the City of Casey had its 30th anniversary on Sunday 15 December, Star News talked with former councillors to look back at the history.…
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Dandenong underpass two years ahead of schedule
A Dandenong level crossing removal project will be brought forward two years ahead of schedule, with final designs revealed. The Webster Street boom gates will…
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Senator’s the goal
Former Grevillea Ward council candidate Stephen Matulec has announced his candidacy for the Senate ticket at the federal election as part of the Libertarian Party.…
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Dollar petrol prices for lucky motorists
Motorists were greeted with a pleasant morning surprise as petrol prices sunk down to barely a dollar in Cranbourne West, the lowest prices since 2016.…
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Judgment day soon for ‘predatory’ teacher
A former primary school teacher in the South East is facing an impending sentence for grooming and sexually assaulting up to nine children. Nicholas O’Shea,…
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Coroner highlights CALD drowning risks
A State Coroner has highlighted the vulnerability of persons born overseas to accidental drowning in Victorian coastal waters, following the investigation into the Forrest Caves…
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Extreme fire danger and total fire bans declared for most of Victoria
A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, South West, Central and West and South Gippsland districts…
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Clyde Road works underway
Construction for the long-awaited Clyde Road upgrades has begun, after an official announcement on the morning of Friday 13 December. The intersection, offramps, and bridge…
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1st Cranbourne Scout Group Christmas Market back on track
1st Cranbourne Scout Group had its first Christmas Market in six years on Saturday 7 December. The market day attracted more than 300 people, featuring…
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One of our best educators
Casey Grammar School’s chaplain, Monique Riviere-Pendle, has made the 2024 Educator Hotlist. The annual list recognises the country’s most innovative and committed teachers who have…
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Walk against family violence
Hampton Park Community Groups Network held a day to Walk Against Family Violence on 4 December. The walk was part of the 16 Days of…
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Q & A with Casey mayor Stefan Koomen
Tell us about yourself and what you did before getting elected into the council. I have always volunteered across different local groups and in recent…