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Fundraiser to help bowls club
A fundraiser will be held to support a bowls club which was hit by scammers. When Upwey-Tecoma recently fell victim to a vicious email scam…
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Beef yields mixed responses
Beef markets around the world – other than the United States – are seeing softer consumer demand, with global cattle prices now split into two…
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Food charity gala fetches $25,000
A successful fundraising night at Pakenham Racing Club has seen more than $25,000 raised for food support organisation Frankie’s Community Kitchen. Two hundred people gathered…
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Song inspires resilience
Pakenham singer Sasha Rechichi is celebrating the release of her debut single which she hopes will uplift those facing hardship. The full-time singing teacher debuted…
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Barking mad for gumboot dogs
Pakenham local David Hale is keeping busy in retirement with his funky gumboot dog creations which kids of friends, family and the community enjoy. What…
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‘Roar’ of flames rings on years later
The roar of the bush burning all around you and the roar of flames engulfing trees mere metres from where you are standing. These memories…
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Sandon report ’sobering’: Duff
An IBAC anti-corruption report had exposed a “litany of governance failures” at Casey Council, says the council’s chair of administrators Noelene Duff. Speaking at an…
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Victoria’s tiny towns set to shine with new funding opportunities
Small towns with populations up to 5000 people will soon be eligible for funding, as part of the State Government’s Tiny Towns Fund. Community groups,…
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Beam team at Narre Warren project
Construction crews have lifted four giant bridge beams into place over Webb Street in Narre Warren, as part of the removal of the Webb Street…
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Driver takes a U-turn to court
A Hampton Park man has been charged with unlicensed driving and firearm, drug and car theft offences after a police intercept in Dandenong. Police say…
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Young trafficker on CCO
A drug trafficker has been jailed and released on a CCO after large amounts of cocaine and methamphetamine were seized from his bedroom in Clyde.…
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Advocating for diverse voices
Cranbourne’s Kanu Aggarwal is passionate about tackling discrimination issues relating to racial profiling, unfair treatment towards minorities, hate crimes and bullying. The 2022 Casey Citizen…