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Huge day set for Cranbourne Cranbourne Cup hopefuls Earlswood and Military Expert looked in tip-top shape on Tuesday morning as the buzz continues to build for Saturday’s 1600-metre classic. Local trainer Gavin Bedggood has gone close to cup success in recent years and a win from Earlswood or Military Expert would provide Bedggood with a thrilling career highlight. Cranbourne Cup Day will be bigger and better than ever this year, with the inaugural running of the $1million The Meteorite attracting a great field of group-quality gallopers. Stories inside
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United on leaders By Ethan Benedicto The City of Casey welcomed its first mayor in almost five years, as Stefan Koomen from Waratah Ward was unanimously elected by his fellow councillors on Tuesday 19 November. Alongside Koomen stands Kalora Ward’s Melinda Ambros, who was unanimously elected as the council’s deputy mayor.
Both have expressed their gratitude not just to their peers and families, but also to their communities and the wider city for choosing them to be their representatives. This marks the first, full council since the former group was dismissed in 2020 following a report by a municipal monitor who identified significant governance failures. Followed through by an investigation by
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the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) into allegations of corrupt conduct that involved councillors and property developers, the current council has pledged to a strong stance of goodwill and establishing trust. Working towards unity through proper communication amongst themselves and the community, Koomen and Amabros said that they are both keen to sink their teeth into their roles and
dedicate themselves to the needs of the city. The mayoral announcement was followed by a dinner in which councillors, alongside their families attended. The first official council meeting is scheduled for 10 December, with mayoral training to continue until the middle of the month. Story page 3
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