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Lisa’s legacy
At just 27, Casey local Lisa Antoinette Herbert has shared the stage with some of the biggest artists in the world, including Snoop Dogg at the 2025 AFL Grand Final. (Supplied)
Like many aspiring dancers, Casey local Lisa Antoinette Herbert dreamt big — with goals of hopefully making it out of the gruelling days of industry criticism and auditions. And while many give up, Lisa’s persistence and resilience within the industry has proven beneficial. From boogieing it down with Snoop Dogg at last year’s AFL Grand Final, featuring in Paramount Picture’s Better Man filmed to teaching her choreography to hundreds all over the world who come and see her — Lisa has done it all. As a performer and dancer for over 20 years, she now looks ahead to her future, which she hopes will take her to LA where she can continue to outline her legacy in the tough industry. For more on the story, go to page 5
Locals join fight As catastrophic and extreme fire conditions gripped Victoria from last week, Casey’s Country Fire Authority (CFA) brigades were rallied in the statewide emergency response, sending crews, tankers and medical support to multiple firegrounds. Under soaring temperatures above 40 degrees, strong winds and a total fire ban on Friday 9 January, brigades across Casey were deployed north and west to assist overwhelmed regional crews.
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In northern Casey, Berwick, Narre Warren South, Narre Warren North and Harkaway brigades were mobilised, with Narre Warren Fire Brigade sending two strike teams to the Longwood fires from 7 January. Berwick CFA crews were also deployed to Victoria’s North East, providing critical on-site medical and coordination support under challenging conditions, treating multiple patients and assisting with emergency transfers.
Narre Warren North crews and tankers were sent on request to bolster Longwood operations. Southern Casey brigades were equally active. Clyde CFA deployed its Field Command Vehicle and volunteers to Longwood, while Cranbourne CFA’s tanker was sent west to the Mt Mercer fire before being redeployed north days later. Tooradin, Hampton Park, Hallam and
Warneet–Blind Bight brigades also undertook repeated deployments across Meredith, Seymour, Alexandria and Longwood. Narre Warren Fire Station served as a staging hub, coordinating strike teams from across Casey. CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan urged all Victorians to remain vigilant and follow emergency warnings as fire conditions continued. Read the full story on Page 3