News
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Emergency drinking water requests up 250 per cent
Rural Aid has experienced a drastic increase in the number of drinking water requests from Australian farmers. The charity has been delivering water tank refills…
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Glimpse into artistry
The City of Casey is excited to present the Open Studios Weekend Sneak Peek Exhibition. The exhibition will be held on 8, 14 and 15…
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Searching for more top citizens
Do you know an individual or group that consistently goes above and beyond in their contribution to the Casey community? Then be sure to nominate them for the…
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Banding together for bandicoots
A free school holiday event in Cranbourne will educate Victorians of all ages about the endangered Southern Brown Bandicoot. Minister for Environment Ingrid Stitt on…
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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,…