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The award-winning Cardinia Casey Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch is returning after a two year pandemic break at an exciting new venue. The 2022 comeback event will be on Friday 9 September at Gumbuya World in Tynong. STORY PAGE 9
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with other sites and impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic it has taken longer than was originally anticipated to place the artwork on site,” a Cardinia Shire spokesperson said. “The artwork celebrates the wonderful history of the Cockatoo community incorporating original photos in its design.” STORY PAGE 3
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A move to reimburse councillor Collin Ross for legal expenses incurred as part of an investigation into his travel expense claims has been denied by fellow Cardinia Shire councillors at the Monday 20 June council meeting. Cr Cameron and seconder of the motion councillor Carol Ryan said Collin Ross incurred expenses of $11,519.96 in defence of himself. Councillors Brett Owen, Stephanie Davies, Graeme Moore, and Jack Kowarzik voted against the motion. Pakenham resident Ted Bould said the way Ross’ was treated was “very sickening”. STORY PAGE 9
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and design have been raised by locals, many who think the money for the project would have been better placed elsewhere. In total, the project cost approximately $60,000 with funds coming from the shire’s Public Art Budget. “Whilst the artwork itself was completed as originally planned, due to risks associated
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Art divides An art sculpture has divided the Cockatoo community ahead of its official unveiling. Negative Curl was commissioned by Cardinia Shire Council as part of the Cardinia Public Art program to celebrate the history of the Cockatoo community. But concerns for the sculpture’s location
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Now is the time of year parents and caregivers need to start thinking about the 2023 school year. This week, the Gazette has an eight page feature on local kindergartens, primary and secondary schools across the district who are now taking enrolments for the next school year. LIFTOUT PAGES 23-26, 51-54
Gumbuya World functions and events manager Ange Reid and some of its wildlife inhabitants were on hand to welcome members of the Cardinia Casey Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch organizing committee, from left, Paul Thomas, Garry Howe, Andrew Pomeroy and Dan O’Loughlin. Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
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