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Violence against paramedics and emergency call takers is unacceptable
Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging Victorians to treat paramedics and call takers with respect when they see them at an emergency incident or in the…
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Victoria’s top students shine at Premier’s VCE Awards
Victoria’s top-performing students from the Year-12 class of 2023 have been celebrated for their academic success. Premier Jacinta Allan presented the Premier’s VCE Awards on…
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Karwarra: Jewel of the Dandenongs
A hidden jewel of the Yarra Ranges was recently featured on Gardening Australia, showcasing what they called ‘one of Victoria’s best native gardens’. The Karwarra…
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$2 million grants To improve child wellbeing and safety
The Victorian Government is supporting key organisations in the education, health and family sectors to keep Victorian children safe through the Child Information Sharing Scheme…
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One lane reopens after Sassafras road impacted by landslide
Mount Dandenong Tourist Road is now open following a closure in Sassafras between Mason Grove and Lennox Grove, due to a land slip caused by…
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Gaming machine hours to change from 30 August
The Victorian Government announced on Friday 12 July that from 30 August this year, it will be mandatory for the gaming machine areas of pubs…
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Tree collapse leaves house in ruins
Ferny Creek residents were rescued from their home late on Monday night after a mountain ash crashed through their ceiling. At approximately 10.30pm the Emerald…
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Rainfall compromises sports ground conditions, closed for training
Sports grounds across the Yarra Ranges were compromised by the heavy rainfall experienced in the region from Monday through to Tuesday forcing the council to…
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Belgrave line delayed for Monday commuters
The Monday morning commute saw residents catching the train from Belgrave delayed after a tree branch halted trains between Belgrave and Upper Ferntree Gully. Trains…
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SNIPPETS: Emerald Ladies Probus offer friendship and connection
The Emerald Ladies Probus Club offer friendship, laughter and fun through a wide range of activities every month. These goals of the club are vital…
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Flooding havoc closes roads with more rainfall on the way
The Yarra Ranges has once again seen flooding hit the region with roads closed and trees down across the shire. Melba Highway between Coldstream and…
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‘Green up’ Cardinia with weed-control grants
The Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging residents to help keep the area green through applying for weed control grants of up to $1500* which are…












