Tag: Stories
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...