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Numbers game
A proposed election reform has floated the idea of more Casey councillors, which advocates say would help manage population growth and mitigate donkey voting. The…
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Festival lights up Berwick
More than 10,000 people enjoyed a spectacular display of fireworks, live entertainment and rides as part of Diwali Festival celebrations in Berwick on Sunday 5…
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Don’t ignore bowel cancer screening kit
Cranbourne resident Peter Sellers has been encouraging Australians aged 50 to 74 to use the free at-home bowel cancer screening kit amid a declining participation…
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Bottles to fund new school
Anyone would be awed by the mountains of black plastic bags with thousands of bottles in Esther Keji’s backyard in Lynbrook. The single mum of…
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Lodge boasts new look
When you step in the main room of the Pakenham Masonic Lodge, you can tell there is a deep history behind and beyond the walls.…
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Five top tips to manage cash
According to the National Australia Bank, business confidence has remained flat for the third straight month in a row and with confidence even worse in…
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Freeway blitz
The Pakenham Roads Upgrade is set to improve 1.5km of the Princes Freeway in Pakenham with two weekend asphalting blitzes scheduled in November. Lanes on…
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Podcast tackles our climate
Farmers in the Port Phillip and Western Port Catchment are taking proactive steps to adapt to the challenges posed by climate change. To promote climate-resilient…
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Concern over $5m childcare
A proposal for a 125-place childcare centre that would replace three residential properties in Doveton is set to be decided. With an estimated cost of…
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Local events for Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is this Saturday 11 November. Several events are being held at 11am for locals to gather and remember those who have made the…
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Call for accommodation host for international students
St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar is calling on the community to host international exchange students in February 2024. A China-Australia Exchange Program will run for a…
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Heath questions level crossing budget
Eastern Victoria MP Renee Heath has called on the State Government to release the budget of Pakenham’s extensive level crossing removal projects, suggesting they may…