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Lighting the way The Bubble Wrangler, “Billy the Kidding” was among the many that descended upon Banjo Paterson Reserve on Saturday 12 October, where the Lynbrook Residents Association covered the grounds with lanterns galore. Alongside lanterns of all shapes and sizes, people enjoyed festival stalls and other attractions that ran into the night, when the lanterns lit up and cast a constellation of lights that gently adorned the park, shimmering in the evening air. Story page 16
Bubble Wrangler tackled the lanterns and the many bubbles that roamed the park. (Rob Carew: 434595)
Care in question By Ethan Benedicto As the City of Casey’s outsourced model for aged care comes under renewed scrutiny, candidates from the northern wards have proposed significant changes in order to address the system’s
inefficiencies. While there are some who have called for centralisation, others have pushed for reforms in order to improve oversight and accountability, all with the goal of ensuring quality of care and accessibility are met.
As local elderly residents struggle to navigate the myriad of options, the candidates have offered diverse solutions to tackle shortcomings, from wider community consultation to more council action. With the council election well underway, the
call for a comprehensive review of the system gains momentum as the ageing population of the city continues to grow. Turn to page 5 for the full story
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