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First steps on long journey OVERSIZED school uniforms were pressed, bags were packed to the brim, lunch boxes full and first day jitters rife as thousands of Prep students started on their school journey this week. School is back across Casey and there was sure to be plenty of smiles and tears, from students and parents alike, as Preppies walked into the classroom for the first time. Tooradin Primary School early years coordinator Rachel Davis said many Preps walked in holding hands in either excitement or nervous anticipation for their very first day. “The first day of school is remembered for years to come and each child will have many memories to share with their anxious mums and dads at the end of the day.” Police and the council have urged drivers to slow down in school zones with speed restrictions back in place for the coming term. For more on the story, turn to page 5. Preppies Heidi and Joel were all smiles as they started off at Tooradin Primary School. 113566 Picture: ROB CAREW
■ City calls for united front in its anti-graffiti campaign...
Anti-tag team By BRIDGET COOK THE City of Casey has urged State Government authorities to clean-up their act in the fight against graffiti and has offered to take lead responsibility. Following the proliferation of graffiti across the municipality in the past month, particularly on the Monash Freeway and rail overpasses, Casey has called on the responsible authori-
ties to work with the council to take immediate action. At a council meeting last week, councillors resolved to advise VicRoads and Public Transport Victoria that the council was prepared to remove the graffiti within the boundaries of city immediately, on a cost recovery basis. VicRoads Metropolitan South East regional director Adam Maguire said VicRoads would be willing to discuss
this proposal with the council. Casey councillor Sam Aziz, who moved the motion, said this would be the council’s preferred option to ensure the matter was resolved quickly. He said the council was frustrated by the lack of action taken by state authorities to remove graffiti tags swiftly. “In recent weeks, more and more graffiti tags have appeared on the sound walls and overpasses along
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