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Dot Griffin receives Stan Henwood Award
Cardinia Shire Council announced Dot Griffin as this year’s 2024 Stan Henwood Award recipient at the annual volunteer reception at Cardinia Cultural Centre last Thursday…
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Calm after the storm
After months of being told by the council and various agencies that the cleanup was “not their job,” Emerald locals finally celebrated the beginning of…
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Senior Victorians to have a voice on new committee
The Government is inviting older Victorians to share their insights and experiences by joining the new Senior Victorians Advisory Committee. Minister for Ageing Ingrid Stitt…
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WorkSafe release new guidance, increase inspections targeting forklift safety
WorkSafe has released new guidance and launched a state-wide inspection program to help drive down the toll of forklift-related deaths and injuries. The newly-published guidance…
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Five decades of unwavering legal support and assistance celebrated
Over five decades Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) has been a steadfast presence for those seeking legal support. Celebrating 50 years of service to the…
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Small businesses invited to free advisory event
Small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Yarra Ranges are invited to attend a free advisory event on business fundamentals and an introduction to wellbeing…
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‘Essential service’, federal inquiry proposes laws to protect regional bank branches
A Federal Government inquiry has recommended a slate of protective measures to curb the impacts from increasing closures of bank branches in regional areas, recognising…
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Beloved park space finally reopens
Melbourne nature lovers can rejoice as a major park space has re-opened for public use after being shut since August 2022. The Silvan Reservoir Park…
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Cardinia Council takes over storm clean-up effort
More than three months on from the February 13 storm event which tore through most of Cardinia and Casey, Emergency Recovery Victoria (ERV) has left…
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Reigniting the market madness
Commencing in May, the Victorian Government and Knox Council are partnering with Coonara Community House and the Ferntree Gully Market to deliver a program titled…
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SES volunteers reunited with Kalorama family three years later
The SES’s annual Wear Orange Wednesday was celebrated with a special reunion of a Kalorama family and the rescuers who attended their home on the…
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Bird watchers flock together in Emerald
In the world of bird watching, one of the most significant challenge is the ’big year’ – a challenge to identify as many species as…