News
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Emerald hero changes tack
A highly regarded SES Unit Controller officially stepped down from his position recently, but has no plans to slow down as a volunteer for the…
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Monbulk Pantry – where dignity and generosity meet
In the heart of Monbulk, a small but mighty group of community-minded locals is quietly making a huge difference. These unsung heroes, known affectionately as…
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Developer knocked back
A planning application for a townhouse development in Wantirna was knocked back unanimously by Knox Council at their recent meeting on 28 April. The appropriateness…
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TAC clients sharing their stories
Last week, Star Mail shared a story of a Healesville resident about how hard it was to get her claims approved by the Transport Accident…
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Emerald celebrates Dale Allen’s passion for film and community
The Emerald community is remembering one of its most beloved figures, Dale Allen, who passed away peacefully at Casey Hospital in Berwick on 9 April…
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Labor and Liberals share the spoils in Outer East seats
An eventful election day came to a quick conclusion with the Australian Labor Party set for a second successive term. The seat of Casey remained…
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Yarra Ranges teenagers charged after alleged robbing spree
After reports of five teenagers allegedly stealing at a shopping centre in Endeavour Hills on 30 April, detectives from the Casey Crime Investigation Unit have…
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Young creatives launch
Dripping blood, fear, nostalgia, healing and late-stage capitalism – the young artists of the Yarra Ranges have come together to unveil a collective VCE showcase…
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‘Never in doubt’: Aaron Violi was confident he’d retain Casey
Aaron Violi retained the seat of Casey against Labor’s Naomi Oakley amid a Liberal fallout this election. He said he was honoured that the community…
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Rental crisis for vulnerable across the outer east
Affordability figures for new rentals released by Anglicare Victoria on 30 April have shown that renters are the real victims of Australia’s housing crisis. Drastic…
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Hawks Maul Tigers
FOOTBALL Seniors Since the Upwey-Tecoma football club formed in 1946, Monbulk have been their most played opponent. The Hawks met the Tigers for the 161st…
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Olinda-Ferny Creek overpowers Gembrook-Cockatoo in premier division
Football Premier Division Seniors: Woori Yallock 10.8.68 def Healesville 4.5.29; Monbulk 17.13.115 def Upwey-Tecoma 10.8.68; Officer 10.4.64 def Mt. Evelyn 7.12.54; Wandin 21.15.141 def Emerald…