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Casey Council criticised for 3 per cent rates rise
As Casey Council officially increased the general rates by 3 per cent for next year, residents say they are disappointed and describe it as a…
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Police investigate road rage incident
Police are investigating a road rage incident that occurred at the intersection of Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd and Princes Highway, Beaconsfield at 12:30pm on Friday 6 June.…
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Speeder caught over the limit
Members of the Pakenham Police Station were operating a laser on Healesville-Kooweerup Road in Pakenham when they detected a Toyota Camry travelling at 118km in…
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Busy month for Garfield planting project
The last 3 weeks of June have been very busy at Lovers Lane, Garfield with many schools and businesses showing that all can contribute to…
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Probus celebrates 15 years with birthday bash
Probus Pakenham Central has marked its 15th anniversary with a big birthday bash, proving that retirement is no excuse not to party. The Probus club…
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Street lighting under scrutiny
Lighting inside bus stops and surrounding street lights are under scrutiny in Cardinia and Casey, as both affect visibility for drivers and for people waiting…
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Drivers flock to Safe Plate Day
City of Casey had another Safe Plate Day last Saturday. Drivers lined up in droves at Neighbourhood Watch Casey’s Safe Plate Day at Marriott Waters…
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SEMMA calls for changes to Victorian Industrial Policy
South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) has welcomed the State Government’s Victorian Industry Policy (VIP), but says it needs a “manufacturing specific” focus. The VIP,…
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Cardinia cuts deficit, but financial strains remain
Cardinia Shire Council has halved its underlying deficit from $7.6 million to $3.4 million in its latest budget, a move hailed by Mayor Jack Kowarzik…
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Legal action against used-car dealers
Consumer Affairs Victoria is launching a campaign on buying used cars after taking legal action against car dealers in the South East. CMG Automotive Pty…
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Still no TAFE for Cardinia
Despite repeated promises and advocacy claims by Cardinia Shire Council, no meaningful progress has been made to secure a TAFE campus or dedicated vocational education…
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Moo-ving rescue of Bayles cow stuck in mud
CFA firefighters rescued a curious cow after she wandered out of her paddock into a nearby dry dam, where she became stuck in the mud.…