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Safety first for precious cargo Kidsafe Victoria held a free child car restraint fitting event in Cranbourne East, highlighting that 90 per cent of restraints are incorrectly fitted. Kidsafe urged more funding for safety checks, emphasising the life-saving importance of proper installation. Full story page 6
Mum Danin Chin, Zoe ten broek, Kidsafe CEO Sarah Sexton and Casey Highway Patrol Senior Constable Travis Perkins were with the baby Jamie in the child restraint. (Gary Sissons: 463493)
After a rowdy return to local democracy in Casey, new council weighs up...
Meeting dilemma By Ethan Benedicto, Violet Li Casey Council is considering whether to ban the public from next week’s general meeting due to security concerns. With tensions high and safety concerns in play following the February meeting, Casey Council is weighing the possibility of moving its next meet-
ing on Tuesday, 18 March, online. Discussions between councillors and relevant parties are continuing, with councillors and other sources adding that there is a need to balance public accessibility and security. Casey’s mayor, Stefan Koomen, has clarified that no final call has been made; despite this,
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councillors remain divided on whether to hold the next meeting in person or not, with some arguing that maintaining a public forum is essential for transparency, while others have acknowledged the challenges posed by the previous disruptions. Security concerns have been flagged, with
sources suggesting that police advice could affect the outcome. As Casey navigates the tumultuous waters, all eyes are on the upcoming agenda release, which, according to Koomen, will determine the meeting’s settings. For the full story, turn to page 11
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