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New lids inbound The City of Casey will soon begin swapping bin lids to meet the State Government’s standardised household waste and recycling system, with the city changing more than 250,000 bin lids starting 11 August. Story page 4
The City of Casey’s Mayor, Stefan Koomen, with contractor Jessie and Lyn the Bin, marking a step towards the official start of the city’s bin lid swap. (Stewart Chambers: 491853)
Homeless voice By Ethan Benedicto As Homelessness Week approaches, the southeast is preparing for the official launch of a new regional alliance aimed at confronting one of Victoria’s most pressing challenges. Housing and support for those escaping violence, a longstanding issue that is also evident in
Casey, is to be addressed by the Southeast Homelessness and Housing Alliance. Spanning the municipalities of Casey, Cardinia and Greater Dandenong, as well as key organisations, the Alliance will formally launch today, on Thursday, 31 July. Bringing together local service providers and advocates in a unified front, it serves as a dedi-
cated effort to improve housing outcomes in a region where homelessness is rising and resources remain stretched thin. The launch comes alongside a recent report released by the Council to Homeless Persons, which reveals that one in five women and children fleeing violence are unable to access crisis accommodation.
In many cases, they are turned away after multiple referrals and left with nowhere to go. Star News speaks to the Casey North Community Information Support Services, where, according to Helen Small, it is a well-known issue but remains hidden in the city. For the full story, turn to page 5
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