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26/01/2006
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Galloping great day
PUNTERS and party people raced to the Oaks Day meeting at Pakenham last Thursday. The fashion was fr...  (10/11/2005)

Desperation for charities
PAKENHAM charities are desperately seeking extra food to help needy people enjoy Christmas. With th...  (10/11/2005)

Poll shakeup
THREE new councillors were elected to Cardinia Shire Council in a dramatic election shakeup on Satur...  (01/12/2005)

Residents fire up over long grass
PAKENHAM residents are concerned that overgrown grass on private properties in the region is a poten...  (01/12/2005)

Drawing up a brighter future
PAKENHAM can expect a major jobs boost after the State Government recently redrew the map of Melbour...  (01/12/2005)

Take care on wet roads
PAKENHAM Police have urged motorists to take care on wet roads, particularly after long periods of d...  (19/01/2006)

Robbers hit arcade
THIEVES targeted shops in Pakenham’s Manhattan Arcade last week, with three burglaries in one night....  (19/01/2006)

Residents slam ‘doll’s houses’
LOCALS fear tiny “doll’s houses” being built in new estates will devalue Pakenham, as urban growth ...  (19/01/2006)

That’s the way to do it
CHILDREN were treated to a rare delight at Pakenham Library this week, with puppets strutting their ...  (19/01/2006)

‘Don’t zone out around schools’
PAKENHAM Police have warned local drivers to be wary of school speed zones, which are set to resume ...  (26/01/2006)

Now, Pippa’s a neighbour, too
NOT many people can claim that Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan are their aunt and uncle but former P...  (02/02/2006)

Lutheran college opens doors to students
PAKENHAM’S newest school, Lakeside Lutheran College, opened its doors to an enthusiastic response ye...  (02/02/2006)

Vandals target schools
PAKENHAM schools were vandalised in the last days of the school holidays. Windows were smashed at bo...  (02/02/2006)

First day of school such a breeze
...  (09/02/2006)

Civic arts project set to call for artists
CARDINIA’S civic art project in Pakenham is fast taking shape. A shortlist of artists has been drawn...  (09/02/2006)

Digger hits gas mains
WORKS at housing estate Cardinia Lakes were brought to a halt on Tuesday when an excavator dug too f...  (09/02/2006)

Stores cop a drenching
HEAVY rains caused havoc in Pakenham businesses last week. Shop owners turned up to work last week ...  (09/02/2006)

Petition gets set for Spring Street
THE fight for more schools in Pakenham is going to Spring Street. Bass MP Ken Smith this week pledge...  (09/02/2006)

Doggone, it's a happy ending!
A NARRE Warren man was devastated last Thursday when his fiveyearold crossbreed terrier Rusty went m...  (10/11/2005)

Mayor stitched me up: Rival
NEWLY elected Casey mayor Kevin Bradford is immediately under fire, with a former council colleague...  (01/12/2005)

Double blow for nursery
GREENthumbed thieves have targeted a Berwick nursery for the fourth time in three months, leaving s...  (19/01/2006)

Bitter split
A JUNIOR football club has been forced to go it alone after bitterly breaking away from a Narre Warr...  (26/01/2006)

Group launches historic fight
A GROUP of passionate Doveton residents has banded together to try to preserve a piece of their sub...  (02/02/2006)

Open day was hot
HALLAM CFA's inaugural open day has been deemed an overwhelming success after more than 500 people t...  (10/11/2005)

Emergency cash boost
CASEY Hospital will have a 24hour emergency department from next Monday following an announcement by...  (01/12/2005)

Clean, green start to new school year
STUDENTS at Casey's newest primary school were officially welcomed by Minister for Education Servic...  (02/02/2006)

Man's life in danger after mystery incident
A MAN suffered lifethreatening injuries yesterday after an incident at the Clyde Road overpass in Be...  (02/02/2006)

Five schools put Madeleine in a spin
NARRE Warren ballet dancer Madeleine KingstonYates has a tough decision on her hands. The talented 1...  (09/02/2006)

Woman trapped in car
A YOUNG Endeavour Hills woman was trapped in a car last week after colliding into a concrete power p...  (10/11/2005)

Toxic factory blaze
A FIRE at a Hallam automotive factory on Tuesday took more than an hour to bring under control after...  (01/12/2005)

Jazz to flow through park
MUSIC enthusiasts are in for a treat this Saturday with Jazz by the Lake to be held at Berwick's Wil...  (19/01/2006)

Two girls assaulted
POLICE have called for public assistance after two girls aged nine and 16 were sexually assaulted at...  (19/01/2006)

Ticket a big winner
A PERTH couple has left Narre Warren more than $260,000 richer after recently winning Tattslotto. T...  (19/01/2006)

Takeaway attacker
A NARRE Warren man was assaulted on Australia Day as he sat in his car in a McDonald's drivethrough....  (02/02/2006)

Holdup search image
POLICE have released an image of a man they wish to speak to about a holdup at Bacbeech Surf Shop in...  (02/02/2006)

Clue on pool sex assault
POLICE have appealed for witnesses to a sex assault on a 12yearold girl inside a Narre Warren swimmi...  (02/02/2006)

Couple jailed over fraud
AN Endeavour Hills couple has been jailed for scamming $120,000 from Centrelink. Husband and wife Pa...  (09/02/2006)

Police rain on train offences
TRANSIT police unearthed an abundance of antisocial activity after launching Operation Storm on the ...  (09/02/2006)

Wouldbe thief keeps on driving
AN armed man drove away emptyhanded after making demands for cash at a drivethrough window at Doveto...  (09/02/2006)

Backhoe on theft list
A HALLAM industrial area was targeted for the second time in a fortnight when a $6000 backhoe was st...  (02/02/2006)

Drive plans win blessing
A BERWICK church has hit back at claims they are blocking a controversial road development. This we...  (10/11/2005)

Daily battle to aid daughter
By Rebecca Fraser A NARRE Warren South family is facing 'financial suicide' as they struggle to ...  (01/12/2005)

Teens smash windows
THREE teenagers were chased and apprehended by police on Friday night after smashing 37 windows at K...  (19/01/2006)

Gag claim dismissed
A CASEY councillor's claim that he is being “gagged” by fellow colleagues has been dismissed by mayo...  (19/01/2006)

Police seek help over assaults
POLICE have released an image of a man they wish to speak to about the recent sexual assault of two ...  (26/01/2006)

Syringe bandit robs woman in car park
AN 18yearold woman was threatened with a syringe and robbed last week in a Narre Warren car park. T...  (26/01/2006)

Hooded thieves in Hallam raid
FOUR balaclavaclad thieves have targeted a Hallam business in what police have called a “very profe...  (26/01/2006)

Teller machine hit
POLICE have appealed for witnesses to come forward after an automatic teller machine in Doveton was ...  (02/02/2006)

Pair clash at
A CASEY councillor said she felt shocked and physically threatened by another councillor during a re...  (02/02/2006)

Clubs have long wait for ovals
PLANS to build two new sporting ovals in Narre Warren North have stalled. The two ovals would be hom...  (09/02/2006)

'Building should be bulldozed'
LESS talk and more action. That is the view of three sporting clubs and Casey deputy mayor Rob Wilso...  (09/02/2006)

Do you know who is standing in your ward?
Elaine Barnes, Hampton Park YES “I've got them up on the fridge. I know one of them is going to be...  (10/11/2005)

Should shopping centres provide wheelchairs?
Stephen Bell, Cranbourne NO “People with wheelchairs should bring their own.”Robin Dzedins, Warnee...  (01/12/2005)

Do you celebrate Australia Day?
Jason Pope, Cranbourne YES “The Australian way with a barbecue.”Dudley Herft, Cranbourne YES “We...  (19/01/2006)

Are you coping with the extreme heat?
Tim Major, Berwick YES “It's winter in Ireland where I've been living for three years so I haven't...  (26/01/2006)

Charity golf
THE Rotary Club of Berwick will hold its 44th annual charity golf day at Montuna Golf Club on Thursd...  (02/02/2006)

Wheels
AFTER reading the article “wheelchair humiliation” (News, 26 January) I had to write this letter. I...  (02/02/2006)

Spending move restarts card row
THREE councillors have accused Casey chief executive Mike Tyler of taking a free ride with ratepayer...  (10/11/2005)

Man under hospital watch
POLICE are still waiting to interview a Narre Warren man over a bungled house burglary last week tha...  (10/11/2005)

Rangers cycle up
PARKS Victoria Rangers at Lysterfield Lake Park have adopted the Commonwealth Games spirit by introd...  (10/11/2005)

Council election hopeful facing court
FOUR Oaks Ward candidate Ben Mammone will face court early next month on various stalking charges. ...  (10/11/2005)

Six on car crime charges
SIX men have been charged with more than 90 counts of theft following a recent police investigation ...  (01/12/2005)

Wheelchair humiliation sparks fury
THE Australian Wheelchair Foundation has slammed Westfield Fountain Gate Shopping Centre for its tr...  (26/01/2006)

Letter adds drive to complete road
BERWICK residents have called for answers, not promises, on the fate of Gwendoline Drive. At Tuesday...  (09/02/2006)

Shell shocked at huge eggs
KATHLEEN and John Wilkie were completely scrambled recently when they discovered their son's chook h...  (10/11/2005)

Wetlands danger from rubbish
A NARRE Warren South man claims he is banging his head against a brick wall as litter continues to ...  (19/01/2006)

Westfield settles for donation and apology
WESTFIELD Fountain Gate has donated $50,000 to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) following a ...  (02/02/2006)

Mayor moves for street bins
RECYCLING bins may hit Casey's streets in a bid to encourage citywide environmentally friendly waste...  (02/02/2006)

Copper's goal not so trivial
NARRE Warren police officer Scott Dousha has a passion for all things trivial. The senior constable ...  (09/02/2006)

Springboard to success
COUNCILLORS from both sides of politics have vowed to work together to achieve big things in the Cit...  (01/12/2005)

Changes lift Casey
SOME new blood has been injected into Casey Council following Saturday's elections. Four Oaks Ward c...  (01/12/2005)

Council boss hits back
CASEY CEO Mike Tyler has launched an attack on claims that the council was being mischievous or misl...  (19/01/2006)

Fire fighter turns road safety guru
SITTING in a gutter after pulling two teenagers from a horrific car wreck, Narre Warren North fire ...  (26/01/2006)

Council rift over travel bug claims
CASEY councillor Paul Richardson has come under fire from colleagues claiming his attempts to save ...  (02/02/2006)

New cops a hit on the streets
THE streets of Endeavour Hills are now much safer following the arrival of new officers at the subur...  (09/02/2006)

Police are forced to kill kangaroos
POLICE say they have had to kill several kangaroos which have been badly injured after being in coll...  (09/02/2006)

Great honour for Alexander
FORMER City of Berwick councillor Jim Alexander was honoured last Wednesday when a plaque was unveil...  (10/11/2005)

A day to remember
THE Oatlands Primary School community came together yesterday (Wednesday) for their annual Remembran...  (10/11/2005)

Old fire jackets cop flak
CASEY firefighters will be decked out in new uniforms by the end of the year, amid angry union claim...  (19/01/2006)

Race to form teams
THE CaseyCardinia HumanPowered Vehicle (HPV) and Cycling Club is seeking expressions of interest fro...  (26/01/2006)

Psychic search for missing cat
A DISTRAUGHT Hallam woman has turned to a clairvoyant in a desperate bid to find her missing cat. G...  (26/01/2006)

Yooralla expansion gets funds
YOORALLA in Narre Warren has received $250,000 in State Government funding to expand its children's ...  (10/11/2005)

Witnesses wanted
POLICE are seeking witnesses who saw a car being driven in a dangerous manner towards Berwick on the...  (10/11/2005)

Four Oaks rivals forget past
FOUR Oaks Ward councillors Rob Wilson and Paul Richardson have vowed to put their differences aside ...  (01/12/2005)

Arts focus comes into view for exmayor
RIVER Gum councillors Janet Halsall and Wayne Smith have set their sights on the arts following Satu...  (01/12/2005)

Out for the count
THERE were some disappointed faces in Four Oaks Ward this week following Saturday's election. Former...  (01/12/2005)

Trading tools for the classroom
A FORMER chef, an electrician and a carpenter have recently undergone a dramatic career transformati...  (19/01/2006)

Hunt for bungling minibike burgler
POLICE have appealed for public help following the attempted theft of a minibike in Harkaway last T...  (19/01/2006)

Council rejects supermarket
PLANS for a new supermarket in Berwick have been knocked back by Casey Council for the second time. ...  (26/01/2006)

Blown fuse cuts power
BERWICK residents were forced to bear the heat on Sunday after a fuse blew in the area, shutting off...  (26/01/2006)

Man quizzed on rapes
A FORMER Doveton resident has been questioned by police in relation to a number of rapes dating back...  (09/02/2006)

Alcohol goes in ramraid
A NARRE Warren drivethrough bottle shop was ramraided and robbed on Sunday night with more than five...  (09/02/2006)

Thieves hit a snag
WOULDbe thieves did not even get away with a sausage last week, following an attempted robbery at a ...  (09/02/2006)

Burglary charges
A 27YEAROLD man has been interviewed and charged in relation to the burglary of two Hallam businesse...  (09/02/2006)

Soccer school is a winner
MORE than 300 players turned out last Friday to take part in the eighth annual Friendship Soccer Cha...  (10/11/2005)

Community theme to annual carols
CASEY residents have been invited to join in the festive spirit at Narre Warren North's 15th annual ...  (01/12/2005)

Elders plug in to computer cause
A GROUP of Sri Lankan elders has lived up to the ageold saying that it is never too late to learn. O...  (26/01/2006)

Gala welcome for Danes
THE Rotary Club of Narre Warren hosted a gala welcome dinner for a Rotary Group Study (GSE) team fr...  (02/02/2006)

Council wants to draw the line
CASEY Council will consider buying linemarking machines that could be hired out to local sporting cl...  (02/02/2006)

Effort uncorks legend at 80
BERWICK man Stan Miskin is determined to keep running until the age of 92. The 80yearold has based h...  (01/12/2005)

Footy hopeful fights back after injuries
A PROMISING teenage sportsman has had his life placed on hold after being cut down by horrific injur...  (01/12/2005)

Create a splash
THE Doveton and Eumemmerring communities are busy preparing for a day of fun and celebration this Au...  (19/01/2006)

Hospital bus crisis
CITY OF Casey Council will call on the State Government to urgently address the nonexistent public ...  (26/01/2006)

Transport group on the move
THE Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has formed a southeast branch to focus on the continue...  (26/01/2006)

Plum seats from Games prize draw
A BERWICK Primary School teacher will have some of the best seats in the house on 15 March, when sh...  (02/02/2006)

Living dolls in Endeavour Hills
THE Johnstones of Endeavour Hills are a crafty family. Beaconhills College student Beth, 10, is a po...  (10/11/2005)

Wheelchair row hits centre
AN elderly pensioner has hit out at Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre for failing to provide wheelchai...  (01/12/2005)

Preschoolers feel heat
A BERWICK mother has expressed concern over the temperature inside Casey's preschools. Fearing the h...  (01/12/2005)

Performance was Grreat fun
CASEY kids have been kept entertained these school holidays with a host of exciting activities at Ca...  (19/01/2006)

Like Cinderella,
THE alltime classic fairytale Cinderella came to life last week in front of an audience of wideeyed ...  (26/01/2006)

Students hit ground running with opening of playground
STUDENTS at the new Berwick Fields Primary School were rearing to go on Tuesday when their playgroun...  (09/02/2006)

Traffic snarl over road name
FORMER Casey councillor Ben Clissold says he is slowly being “driven mad” by a swathe of Melbourne r...  (01/12/2005)

Family favourites
FAMILIES have been flocking to Doveton's Myuna Farm in their droves these school holidays with the b...  (19/01/2006)

Youth boost for Casey
YOUNG people in Casey have a new voice following the official launch of the South Eastern Youth Asso...  (10/11/2005)

Schools' tour boost for Jacinta
VICTORIAN Minister for Education Services Jacinta Allan toured two Endeavour Hills primary schools l...  (10/11/2005)

College eyes bright future
KAMBRYA College in Berwick has received new accreditation in recognition of their performance and de...  (01/12/2005)

Making Moppets
CASEY kids spent a fun filled afternoon at the Narre Warren Library on Monday when they enjoyed the ...  (19/01/2006)

Pupils step in right direction
Hard work and dedication has paid off for 13yearold Jamie Manser, who was one of two students awarde...  (26/01/2006)

Rent pulls the plaudits
FOUR Casey performers will take to the stage tonight in the opening performance of the smash hit mu...  (09/02/2006)

Fellowship for governor's wife
SHELLEY Stewart and her husband Ray were taken by complete surprise at the Rotary Club of Narre Warr...  (19/01/2006)

Australian Day celebrations
THE City of Casey's Australia Day celebrations are great events for the whole community to join toge...  (19/01/2006)

Gift of the gab
THE world's favourite cartoon family, the Simpsons, visited Westfield Fountain Gate last week as par...  (26/01/2006)

Callout for volunteers
KALIMNA Community Support Options in Narre Warren is on the hunt for new volunteers. Volunteer coor...  (26/01/2006)

Man charged after search
A 29YEAROLD man was arrested on Monday after a search warrant was executed at his Dandenong North ho...  (26/01/2006)

Forklift stolen
A FORKLIFT has been stolen from a construction site in Hallam worth an estimated $18,000. Police sai...  (26/01/2006)

Jewels found
A PERSON walking through a Doveton park received a surprise recently when they discovered a large am...  (26/01/2006)

Video's students in the frame
MOST kids can only dream about being in a rock video, but for 250 students at Narre Warren South P1...  (09/02/2006)

Decade of delight at school growth
MORE than 500 people flocked to Oatlands Primary School in Narre Warren on Saturday to help celebrat...  (10/11/2005)

Surprise in store for pet lovers
COLLINGWOOD Football Club star Brodie Holland and other AFL players visited Fountain Gate last Satur...  (01/12/2005)

Citizens win all round
A MUCHloved Guide leader, a quiet young achiever, a highly respected art teacher and a dedicated vol...  (02/02/2006)

Mum on the run to aid Games
NARRE Warren South motherofthree Kirrily Briet likes to be kept busy. The mother of young twins and...  (09/02/2006)

Pastor's strong belief
A BERWICK church has called on residents to donate their unwanted gym equipment so they can set up ...  (26/01/2006)

Health is the order of day
MARANATHA Christian College students have bid farewell to hot dogs, pies and sausage rolls. With Nar...  (09/02/2006)

Schools in Games spirit
LOCAL school students are in the running to experience the thrill of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth...  (01/12/2005)

Owner fears pet dog has been kidnapped
A GRANDMOTHER of seven has been left distraught after her dog Jimmy was snatched from her Narre Warr...  (01/12/2005)

Beep beep... lucky texter wins motor
A NEW interactive shopping innovation has led to a Eumemmerring woman winning a brand new car. Rosem...  (26/01/2006)

Students off
The City of Casey Australia Day study tour was presented to participating year 11 students at last T...  (02/02/2006)

Calisthenics for kids
CASEY kids can combine their love of sport with a creative flair this weekend at a special calisthen...  (09/02/2006)

Red Cross in call for help for families
CASEY'S Red Cross has called on residents for help as they prepare to launch their annual appeal. Re...  (09/02/2006)

Idol hero home to sing thank you
AUSTRALIAN Idol finalist Roxane Lebrasse will go back to her roots this Saturday when she gives an e...  (10/11/2005)

Bike safety push pays off
CASEY students have learnt about the importance of wearing bike helmets and riding their bikes safel...  (10/11/2005)

Inner Wheel marks quarter of a century
MEMBERS of the Inner Wheel Club of Narre Warren gathered with partners and friends to celebrate thei...  (01/12/2005)

Rotary boosts Care coffers
THE Rotary Club of Narre Warren held its annual business lunch recently with funds raised assisting ...  (19/01/2006)

Casey goes on with lice wash discount
HEAD lice will no longer be a headache for many Casey parents after the council decided to continue...  (02/02/2006)

New bike pride of Lyons
PRORIDER and 'Wildman' Todd Lyons visited Narre Warren last Wednesday to celebrate the launch of a n...  (10/11/2005)

Carers given the chance to revitalise
SIX staff members from St John of God Hospital in Berwick were among a group given special treatment...  (10/11/2005)

Giant leap for safety
BROKEN arms, sprained limbs and other trampolining mishaps could be a thing of the past thanks to a ...  (26/01/2006)

No tears on first day
THERE were no tears at Thomas Mitchell Primary School in Endeavour Hills on Tuesday as the preps sta...  (02/02/2006)

Blue light disco fever
DISCO fever is sweeping Casey with the everpopular Blue Light nights back for another year. Casey's...  (26/01/2006)

Metal band rivet fans at benefit gigs
THEY may have named their band after an antidepressant drug but members of the Endeavour Hills band ...  (02/02/2006)

Worry over cricket club liquor licence
A CONTROVERSIAL liquor licence application has been granted to a Narre Warren Southbased cricket cl...  (02/02/2006)

Mum's the word
DOVETON families are set to benefit following a boost in the suburb's maternal health services. Case...  (09/02/2006)

Enjoy a Highland fling
IN the best of Scottish tradition, the Berwick Highland Gathering will be celebrating its 20th Anniv...  (09/02/2006)

Signs highlight industrial zones
THE City of Casey has installed new signage at entries to industrial areas as part of their Industri...  (10/11/2005)

Stylish Simone cut above rest
A YOUNG Berwick hairdresser is storming her way through the industry after settling in the area two ...  (10/11/2005)

Carols to light up Christmas
ON Saturday, 3 December the sound of Christmas carols will fill the vacant land south of Casey Centr...  (10/11/2005)

Car plea apathy
A NARRE Warren South mother says she fears losing her severely disabled daughter as she struggles to...  (26/01/2006)

Band expands musical tastes
ELASTIC Band, a touring project for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, visited the Old Cheese Factor...  (26/01/2006)

Silver lining to marriage
A TOUCH of romance is on the cards this Valentine's Day for Hallam couple Ann and Mark Benning as th...  (09/02/2006)

Valentine lovers indulge their animal passions
WHILE Casey lovebirds are busy hatching passionate plans for Valentine's Day, their beloved pets are...  (09/02/2006)

Kings, and queens, of the castle
YEAR eight students at Gleneagles Campus of Eumemmerring College returned to medieval times last wee...  (10/11/2005)

Pride in new Lions
THE Endeavour Hills Lions Club recently welcomed three new members. At last month's meeting past dis...  (10/11/2005)

Online weather changes
MELBOURNE'S weather has always been renowned as being unpredictable and everchanging. Those who have...  (10/11/2005)

Primed for Prep
STARTING Prep can be a daunting time but last Thursday students at Southern Cross Primary School eas...  (10/11/2005)

Mini pirates raise the flag for fun
MORE than 300 Casey kids jumped ship this week when they embarked on a high seas adventure. The Ber...  (19/01/2006)

Reserve Bank targeted by email scams
Email would have to be one of, if not the, most crucial and reliedupon form of communication for mil...  (26/01/2006)

Tune in to interactive online radio
Online streaming radio stations have become extremely popular in recent times.However, it looks as i...  (19/01/2006)

Kids race to oncourse fun
...  (26/01/2006)

Nyxem virus counts down
A new worm NyxemE, has infected a reported 300,000 machines since its initial release on 16 January...  (02/02/2006)

Robot soldiers hit the battlefield
Remotecontrolled machinegunwielding robotic armies sound like something out of a scifi movie, but th...  (09/02/2006)

Declare a love for chocolate
CHOCOHOLICS have been invited to spoil themselves on Valentine's Day at Doveton Library. Book lovers...  (09/02/2006)

Hockey shootout to feature best players
SHOOT down to Berwick this Saturday to be part of Casey's hockey gala event. The Casey ShootOut Cup ...  (09/02/2006)

Special dream comes true
...  (09/02/2006)

Outback adventure
THE school holiday fun continued at the CaseyCardinia Library Corporation with a host of educational...  (02/02/2006)

Juniors sign on to kick off
...  (26/01/2006)

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