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Fed Uni introduced social work degree in Berwick
The Berwick campus of Federation University will be one of two to launch the Bachelor of Social Work degree in order to help address skills…
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ESVF hits residents, CRRA weighs in
The hotly criticised emergency services and volunteers fund levy has taken effect for many residents throughout Victoria and Casey, with the Casey Residents’ and Ratepayers…
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Neighbourhood policing forum at Bunjil Place
A neighbourhood crime forum was held in Bunjil Place on Thursday, 21 August, as residents expressed their concern about different levels of crime. Likewise, it…
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Three men from Casey arrested following Prahran nightclub affray
Three Casey locals have been arrested by police following an alleged affray outside a nightclub in Prahran earlier this month. A 21-year-old man from Clyde,…
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Thief jailed after high-speed, fiery chase
A car thief who assaulted police officers, fled at speeds up to 170km/h and crashed and torched the stolen Jeep in Cranbourne has been jailed.…
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Stop pulling the racism card – but let’s talk about why it gets pulled
A few days ago, I received a heartfelt call from a friend – let’s just say not from the “white tribe” – distressed about her…
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Casey’s gifting policy updated
A new threshold for disclosable gifts for councillors has been set at $50, aligning it with the overall staff gift policy, following a swift unanimous…
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Casey Council drops controversial vehicle permits in draft Local Law
Casey Council has removed a controversial clause that regulates vehicle repair and unregistered vehicles on private properties in its draft Local Law 2025. Matters relating…
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Seven attendees, full security
Welcome to the new era of attending a Casey Council Meeting. Walking from the carpark to Bunjil Place, the first thing I noticed was a…
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Order to shut down Springvale depot
A landowner has been ordered by VCAT to clean up and cease an unauthorized truck depot and dumping ground in Springvale. VCAT member Dalia Cook…
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Trendy Interiors draws the curtain
The Dandenong Hub Arcade’s Trendy Interiors store will draw its curtains in a bittersweet move after 35 years in the area. Daughter and mother duo…
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Pokies-trial support up for debate
A proposal to withdraw support for the state government’s pokies gambling card trial is set to be considered by Greater Dandenong councillors. It comes after…