News
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Backpacks of love
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH SHOES, pyjamas, a blanket and a toothbrush are just some of the items thousands of children and teenagers placed in foster and…
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Care opens up
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD MENTAL wellbeing is a topic that needs to be discussed regularly and openly, according to Narre Warren Lions Club president Lorraine Riches.…
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Give cats a chance
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH MOTHER cats being dumped after birth is a story 2nd Chance Cat Rescue founder Daniela Maslen hears all too often. On average…
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Kitchen strike leaves sour taste
By CASEY NEILL MONASH Health has refused to confirm whether it threw away food left unattended during a kitchen strike last week – or served…
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Soccer surge help kicks off for clubs
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD CASEY council will set up a special soccer committee to help struggling clubs in the municipality. Earlier this month the council carried…
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Minister pops in for cubby
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD EDUCATION Minister James Merlino visited Berwick Fields Primary School this week to announce $100,000 in State Government funding for an eco cubby…
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Ron behind most projects
By JIM MYNARD HIGHLY respected Casey engineer, Ron Chidgey, was honoured with a mayoral reception and presented with a key to the City of Casey,…
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Job options come to life
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD A HALLAM-based youth employment group has been commended by it local state MP this month. Narre Warren North MP Luke Donnellan applauded…
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Students given money for run
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM STUDENTS at Beaconhills College could be proud of more than just their running efforts at a recent cross-country event. Each year the…
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Maddy’s friends gather together
By LACHLAN MOORHEAD A SECOND rally for 20-year-old Maddy Murphy-West, who was found dead in her Pakenham home a year and a half ago, will…
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CFA cramped for space
By GEORGIA WESTGARTH WITH space a major concern, Hampton Park CFA volunteers have to get changed in between the trucks and uniform hooks before undertaking…
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Veteran debunks war’s myths
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM MOVING Anzac Day services in Pakenham and Officer over the weekend were fitting tributes for such a significant occasion. At the Pakenham…