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Bushfire safety overlooked by nearly half of Victorians in risk areas, survey finds
A recent CFA survey revealed that 45 per cent of Victorians living in bushfire-prone areas are not concerned about bushfire safety despite being at increased…
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Community links closed for Cup Day
Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Links are closed for the AFL Grand Final Eve public holiday. They will reopen on Monday 30 September at their normal…
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Tragedy strikes the Hills with two houses in ablaze
It was a devastating 24-hour period in the Hills, marked by two house fires—one tragically claiming a life and the other completely destroying a family…
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Sunny Sat, spring rain returns by Sunday
There is a zero chance of rain and sunshine is forecast for Saturday in Melbourne for the Grand Final according to the BoM. It will…
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Fire, theft and family violence in the Yarra Ranges
Arson, theft and robberies topped the list of crimes in the Yarra Ranges for 2024 and recorded crime offences are down slightly as the latest…
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Heartbreaking search for George nears the month mark
A Montrose family’s heartbreaking search for their beloved dog George has been met with dead ends since he went missing in early September. Owner of…
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Boronia boosted by more funds
Community groups and projects are being backed by the state government in Boronia, with the suburb set to see a number of improvements after receiving…
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Knox City Council lies in wait for its new set of Councillors
A solid list of new contenders are running for positions in the upcoming Knox Council elections. With electoral roles well and truly closed as of…
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Motorcycle deaths triple
Fatal motorcycle crashes across Cardinia, Greater Dandenong and Casey have tripled compared to this time last year, and police are pleading with riders and drivers…
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Victoria Police commence Operation Scoreboard
Police are warning there will be zero tolerance for drink and drug driving over the AFL Grand Final long weekend. Operation Scoreboard, which kicks off…
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Students in motion for wheelchair support
Budding Rotarians have not been spinning their wheels this year, with the Rotary Club of Emerald and District EarlyAct Club launching its first event earlier…
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David Eastham elects not to run again for Chandler Ward Councillor
Former Chandler Ward Councillor David Eastham has chosen not to nominate for another term as a councillor, stepping aside after one term. Mr Eastham was…