News
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End of a 162-year era: Springvale’s post office to shut on Friday
An Australia Post branch on Springvale Road is set to permanently close its doors on Friday 18 July despite a community campaign and petition to…
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Accused driver faces nearly 50 charges after police pursuit
A man is facing a long list of charges after an alleged stolen, speeding van crashed several times while being pursued by police across Melbourne…
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Green light for long-stalled Hampton Park Food Market site redevelopment
The development at the old site of the Hampton Park Food Market has progressed as the Casey Council granted an amended planning permit earlier this…
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Man charged following Cranbourne police ramming in stolen car
Police have charged a Cranbourne West man after he allegedly rammed a police vehicle in Cranbourne yesterday. Police spotted an orange Holden Commodore driving erratically…
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Good governance framework endorsed in Casey
The City of Casey’s revised Good Governance Framework was unanimously approved by the councillors following the 15 July council meeting. Aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability,…
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Manufacturer fined $80,000 after worker loses finger
A Dandenong packaging manufacturer has been convicted and fined a total of $80,000 after a worker had a finger amputated due to using unguarded machinery.…
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Recycled materials at intersection works, lane closure to begin August
Crushed rock and barriers from the Pakenham Roads Upgrade have been repurposed at the Thompsons Road intersection upgrade, with August the month for official works…
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Man charged following Cranbourne East carjacking and assault
Police have charged a Cranbourne East man following a carjacking and assault in Cranbourne East on Monday 14 July. Investigators have been told a rideshare…
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Embankment woes continues
After 20 years of frustration, driving instructor Leanne Calder continues her fight with the Department of Transport and Planning over the neglected embankment opposite 725…
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Drumming for the missing
A 12-hour drumming event will take place in Pakenham next month as part of Missing Persons Week 2025, aiming to raise awareness and funds for…
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Tackling e-waste as a community
The community is invited to experience ‘Spark: Illuminating Stories of E-waste’ –an innovative exhibition exploring the impacts of incorrectly disposed e-waste (any item with a…
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“Young Harry“ takes the helm at 99
The Rotary Club of Bunyip-Garfield has welcomed centenarian president affectionately known as “Young Harry.” Harry van den Broek was appointed president of the Rotary Club…
