Stories
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Hampton Park powerless
By Bridget BradyMORE than 5000 Hampton Park residents were left without power on Friday after the area was affected by load shedding. Power supplier SP…
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Trains off track
MANY trains along the Cranbourne line were cancelled last week because of the scorching temperatures. On Wednesday 28 January 11 trains were cancelled, 18 were…
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Growth pressure on coastal towns
By Bridget BradyThey said the tranquil atmosphere of the coastal villages would be disrupted by impending urban growth. Chairwoman of the Coastal Village Community Building…
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Killed in freak accident
A MAN died after he was hit by a truck at Lynbrook on Sunday morning. Emergency crews were called to the Dandenong-Hastings Road about 2.50am…
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Safety blitz for workers
WORKSAFE will inspect industrial businesses in Cranbourne during April as part of the first targeted workplace safety campaign for the year. WorkSafe inspectors will visit…
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Stink over smell
By Bridget BradyTHE Hallam Road tip is on the nose, but residents are not holding their breath waiting for something to be done. Lynbrook resident…
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Sport ovals get facelift
By Bridget BradyA $600,000 UPGRADE of Casey Fields is on the cards after the City of Casey nominated how it wanted to spend its $2.286…
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Keeping gardens green
THE Royal Botanic Gardens will hold a workshop and tour to show home gardeners how to protect their gardens from drought. The session will be…
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Older learners back books
EXPERIENCED minds signed up for more learning at the Cranbourne U3A open day last week. Members had the opportunity to sign up for classes for…
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Phones line up
CASEY residents can recycle their old mobile phones at two drop-off points in the municipality. People can recycle their mobile phones, batteries, chargers and accessories…
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Firebugs blamed for blazes
By Bridget BradyPOLICE are on the hunt for firebugs they believe deliberately lit three blazes in Cranbourne during Friday’s total fire ban. Seven CFA crews…
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Rodeo heat
By Bridget BradyABOUT 10,000 people enjoyed the thrills and spills of the 10th Cranbourne Rodeo on the weekend. Locals and visitors witnessed two nights of…