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A tale of three Margarets

30/09/2025

Cranbourne’s Margaret Nummey has been named Victoria’s Carer of the Year at the 2025 Victorian Heart of Dovida awards, with her nomination backed by not one, but two other Margarets. The 62-year-old won the honour for in-home carers after being nominated by long-time clients Margaret…

A spot of kindness led by young local leaders

A Casey-based Girl Guides group dedicated to empowering girls and young women has delivered a heartfelt show of support to local frontline volunteers. Narre Warren…

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Noble effort for outright points falls short

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 531172 Noble Park (5/220d) is still beautifully poised for a high finish in the VSDCA East/West competition despite its push for outright points falling…
Filling Gaps in Victoria’s Mental Health Sector: What Steps Must Be Taken?

Victoria’s mental health system has long been under pressure, but the strain has now become impossible to ignore. Long waitlists, overworked clinicians, regional shortages, and booming demand have all resulted…
New rules ban interest on hardship-deferred rates

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 429633 Ratepayers facing hardship are expected not to be charged interest on deferred rates under new State rules. Casey has confirmed that it already…
Casey encourages community groups and organisations to apply for 2026/27 grants

The City of Casey will be opening their applications for its 2026-27 grant programs, encouraging individuals, community groups and organisations who work to serve the community to apply. Registered non-for-profit…
Draft activity zones: 16-storey skyscrapers in Springvale, 12 storeys in Noble Park

Apartment buildings up to 16 storeys could soar above central Springvale and up to 12 storeys in Noble Park, under draft maps released by the State Government. Eligible buildings in…

Open Space at Bunjil Place kicks off for first weekend

Open Space at Bunjil Place kicked off its first weekend on Saturday. As the heat peaked, locals were able to enjoy the summer evening sun with food trucks and entertainment…
New threatened species facility opens at Moonlit Sanctuary

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 531518 Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park in Pearcedale officially unveiled its new purpose-built Aquatic Fauna Conservation Facility on Tuesday 10 February. Featuring precise environmental…
Former Casey Mayor diagnosed with MND

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 182116 Ex two-time Casey Mayor and VFL footballer Geoff Ablett has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), prompting his family to launch a…
Bloodbath as the Bulls feel Springy sting

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 519205 Springvale South completed an outright win over Dandenong West in the Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) Turf 1 competition over the weekend; set…
Buckley Ridges boosted by twin tons

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 533004 It was a huge weekend of action in the DDCA, with two-day matches played across Saturday and Sunday, with several matches producing outright…

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A tale of three Margarets

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A spot of kindness led by young local leaders

Local university launches new initiative to provide free professional attire for students

Cranbourne commuters question train reliability

Champs, chats and chokes

Back-to-back 50s boost Booth’s Vic campaign

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Noble effort for outright points falls short

Filling Gaps in Victoria’s Mental Health Sector: What Steps Must Be Taken?

New rules ban interest on hardship-deferred rates

Casey encourages community groups and organisations to apply for 2026/27 grants

Draft activity zones: 16-storey skyscrapers in Springvale, 12 storeys in Noble Park

Open Space at Bunjil Place kicks off for first weekend

New threatened species facility opens at Moonlit Sanctuary

Former Casey Mayor diagnosed with MND

Bloodbath as the Bulls feel Springy sting

Buckley Ridges boosted by twin tons