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Breaking stereotypes Students at St Francis de Sales Primary School in Lynbrook dressed up as their dream jobs on 26 May to challenge gender stereotypes. Part of the Respectful Relationships curriculum, the event encour-
aged kids to explore careers beyond traditional gender roles. Parents also joined by sharing their work experiences in person or via video. Full story page 12
Allegra dressed up as a singer and Rose as a police officer. (Stewart Chambers: 478415)
1000 submissions 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 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
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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 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 More on the story, go to page 4
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