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Hanza woodchippers recalled due to bolt failure
Hansa Chippers C3e, C7 and C4 models have been recalled as the blade fastening bolts can fail and the blade may be released from the…
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McCain frozen pizzas recalled due to the presence of metal
McCain Foods (Aust) Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of its Ham & Pineapple and BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Family Pizzas 500g The products have…
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State of dirt roads a cause for funding calls in national survey
With funding cuts to the road sealing program across the Yarra Ranges, the state of dirt roads throughout the shire remains a sore point for…
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Premier Allan acknowledges failure to the children of Beaumaris
The Premier has released a statement addressing the Beaumaris inquiry on Wednesday 19 June. Earlier this year, the Board of Inquiry handed down its report…
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Rug up for the solstice
As the year’s shortest day rolls on it’s only 8 or 9 degrees across the Dandenong Ranges and the Yarra Valley on Friday 21 June.…
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Multiple calls for assistance in 24-hours puts SES Emerald in a ‘unique situation’
SES Emerald Unit was requested multiple times, including twice at 1000 Steps in Ferntree Gully National Park, third time at Kallista and a fourth time…
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Rugby club subject to blatant robbery
An Outer East sports club was allegedly broken into last week and both the club and police are appealing to the community for help with…
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Celebrating AV’s Motorcycle Paramedics
Ambulance Victoria (AV) is showcasing its highly trained Motorcycle Unit in recognition of World Motorcycle Day on 21 June. Specialist Resources Manager Joshua Tait said…
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Celebrating Volunteers
An array of local volunteers and pillars of the community flocked to Chirnside Park on Saturday June 15, to celebrate their contributions. This year’s annual…
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Tambo rocks the roof off
Upwey Primary School nearly had the roof pop off during the week as students were paid a visit by Australian music star Mitch Tambo. The…
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Telstra providing 12,000 complimentary devices to aid in transition from 3G
Telstra is providing around 12,000 complimentary mobile devices for some of their customers who are in difficult situations, live rurally or are elderly and who…
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Making rental homes safer for children
The State Government has purposed all rental properties in Victoria will be safer for children with consultation underway for a new rental minimum standard for…