News
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New-look design for Ray Bastin Reserve open for consultation
Casey Council is seeking community feedback on the draft concept design for the redevelopment of Ray Bastin Reserve in Narre Warren. Inspired by community input…
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History Month Donation Drive returns
Connected Libraries is bringing back the History Month Donation Drive campaign this October to seek materials of historical significance to Casey. Running until 31 October,…
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No clear answers on student suicides
A Victorian coroner has called for targeted mental-health resources for international students in the wake of an investigated suicide cluster, including a Berwick-based student in…
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‘Depraved’ child-abuse purveyor jailed
A Botanic Ridge man has been jailed over his persistently “abhorrent” and “depraved” promotion of incest and other sex acts with children. Prasanga Kariyawasam, 43,…
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Onus on cat owners
Casey Council has urged residents to take responsibility for feral and semi-owned cats and to stop feeding strays. Casey Council connected communities manager Callum Pattie…
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Law service leads climate game-changer
A “ground-breaking” grant into climate change legal impacts has been won by South East Monash Legal Service (SMLS). The Springvale and Narre Warren-based service will…
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Beaumaris inquiry expands to six new schools
Six additional schools and two further alleged perpetrators have been identified as part of an investigation into historical child sexual abuse at Victorian government schools.…
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Officers overruled on shed
A resident’s plan to build a shed was set to be rejected by council, but has now been permitted as councillors moved against the decision…
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No more leftovers
On Saturday 30 September, Gurdwara Siri Guru Nanak Darbar (SGND) in Officer volunteers hosted an event to promote awareness about food waste reduction and the…
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Little kids are building big
Local Pakenham families joined teams on the big construction sites from across Pakenham for a creative session of building big. The event, held at Pakenham…
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Upgrade for James Street carpark
Car park upgrades in Pakenham Cardinia Shire Council announced works are underway to upgrade the James Street car park in Pakenham. From 2 October, the…
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Crime rates climb
Crime rates in Cardinia are continuing to rise, with an 8.3 per cent increase in the 2022-23 period, but the total level still remains below…