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Art shines light on domestic violence
The White Ribbon Art Gallery is inviting the community to a special fundraising dinner on Friday 5 December, at the Emerald Hills Hub, kicking off…
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Posties bite back against dog-related attacks ahead of busy season
Dog owners across the outer east are being urged this holiday season to secure their pets as postie safety concerns continue to rise. Mooroolbark remains…
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Free rides for locals at Puffing Billy’s 125th anniversary
Puffing Billy, Australia’s most beloved heritage train and one of the world’s best preserved steam railways, is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a special Community…
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Capturing life in motion
Every day brings Walter Berger to a new place, a new challenge, and a story waiting to be told. Star News journalist Afraa Kori explores…
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Yarra Ranges Council updates advocacy priorities
Yarra Ranges Council has updated its advocacy priorities at the Tuesday 25 November council meeting. The council updates its advocacy agenda each year, identifying key…
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Festive family fun in Emerald
Emerald families are invited to enjoy a magical day of Christmas fun as Emerald Co-op Mitre 10 teams up with Fernlea Community House to host…
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Celebrating 40 years at Emerald Secondary
Emerald Secondary College marked a major milestone celebrating its 40th anniversary with past and present staff on Friday, 21 November. The nostalgic reunion event was…
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Solar farm finds home in The Basin
A solar farm has officially opened in The Basin, four years after planning first began. The 11,000 700-watt bifacial solar panels have been positioned on…
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Council to meet once a month, an hour earlier
The council will meet only once a month and an hour earlier starting next year, with Cardinia Shire following a statewide trend to opt out…
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Echidna on the hunt for dream house
It’s not every day you see an Echidna waltz into a real estate office, but Olinda’s Fletchers staff in their office in the Yarra Ranges…
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Scouts do their bit for Emerald
The Emerald Scout Group is aiming to make the festive season a little brighter for local families facing hardship, launching an ambitious Christmas hamper donation…
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Storm set to strike
Damaging wind gusts with a line of showers and thunderstorms moving through central areas and Gippsland, including far eastern Melbourne. A front moving through central…












