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Axe throwing experience coming to Knox Ozone
A Wantirna South shopping centre is set to be home to a new axe-throwing experience for locals in the new year. MANIAX Axe Throwing has…
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Rural Rainbows’ promotion of health leads to award
EACH’s Rural Rainbows program has been recognised for the difference it has made to the health of LGBTIQA+ residents of the Outer East. Rural Rainbows…
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Celebrating a century of scouting in Emerald
Emerald has been the first to celebrate reaching a centenary as many scout groups reach their hundred year this decade. Emerald Scout Group held their…
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Anchor’s outreach program wins award for aiming to end homelessness
Anchor was proud to have received official recognition for its Rapid Response Program, winning the Award for Excellence in Ending Homelessness in the adult category…
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New medical centre in Emerald receives go-ahead
Cardinia Council has granted a planning permit for the use and development of land for the construction of a new medical centre in Emerald. Located…
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Full steam ahead as Puffing Billy hits the tracks at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
Puffing Billy Railway’s dedicated volunteers have teamed up with LEGOLAND®Discovery Centre to bring the iconic locomotive steaming into MINILAND Melbourne. Locomotive 6A came to life…
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Police looking for woman after bank cards were stolen from a vehicle in Wantirna
Police are investigating after bank cards were stolen from a vehicle in Wantirna on Monday 30 October. It is believed the cards were later used…
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‘Selfish’ drug driver killed mum in 159km/h Ferntree Gully crash
A Lilydale born and raised ice affected driver whose licence had expired nearly a decade earlier also had alcohol in his system when he smashed…
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Stormy weekend prompts thunderstorm asthma warning
A moderate risk forecast for epidemic thunderstorm asthma for the central district has been put in place on Friday 24 November. The combination of high…
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Feedback welcome on Cardinia Shire’s first-ever draft Community Infrastructure Plan
The community is invited to give feedback on Cardinia Shire Council’s first-ever Community Infrastructure Plan. The plan defines community infrastructure as ‘public buildings and facilities…
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Fine for engineered stone risk quadrupled on appeal
A company has been convicted and fined $28,000 for exposing workers to the risk of respirable crystalline silica while manufacturing engineered stone at a Knoxfield…
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Fire danger period announced for Knox, Yarra Ranges and Maroondah
The fire danger period for the Yarra Ranges, Maroondah and Knox LGAs will be enforced for residents from mid-December. CFA has announced fire restrictions for…