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All smiles at the market The Casey Community Market in Hampton Park was all smiles and joy as residents, from old to young, took part in the activities and embraced the local community spirit. For Mia and Chimera, getting their faces painted with flowers of stunning colours was the perfect way to show it. As they donned their new look, they proudly paraded its artistry, spreading glee, but also showcasing the talent of local artists. More coverage, turn to page 6 Friends Mia (10yo, left) and Chimera (10) tried the famous Hampton Park face painting. (Rob Carew: 479829)
Massive response More than 1000 submissions have been received for the City of Casey’s Local Law Review, which Mayor Cr Stefan Koomen praised as a “thoroughly designed” consultation process. The review, which launched in April, included 12 pop-up sessions across the municipality as well as an online survey which closes this weekend. Mayor Koomen, who attended about half of
the pop-ups, said the consultation helped highlight the diverse needs across Casey, from rural to densely populated areas. While many residents welcomed the review, some raised concerns about the wording of the online survey, fearing it might steer responses. The Mayor defended the survey design, saying it was based on well-established consultation
methods and included opportunities for residents to write in their own comments. He emphasised that the real value lay in the detailed feedback gathered, both online and in person. Hot topics included vehicle storage, temporary structures, and the presentation of private properties, with denser areas focusing more on neighbour disputes and noise concerns. Mayor
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Koomen said community input would guide not only changes to local laws but broader council work. He encouraged residents to share their views by completing the survey before it closes on Sunday 1 June at: conversations.casey.vic.gov.au/ llreview_25
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