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Drivers warned as school returns
School zone speed limits are in place again as Term 4 of 2025 commences on Monday 6 October, with drivers on the road in the…
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Change your smoke alarm and stay alive
With an alarming 3000 house fires occurring in Victoria annually – that’s almost ten house fires every single day – RACV is encouraging Victorians to…
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Daylight savings to kick in this weekend
It’s that time of year again where clocks will be set forward an hour giving us all some extra afternoon light. From Sunday 5 October…
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Tea, talk and mateship at Emerald
As part of this year’s Victorian Seniors Festival, Fernlea Community House in Emerald is extending a warm invitation to local men aged 60 and over…
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Clematis artist captures the spirit of Emerald Glades resident
A chance encounter on a sunny day in Emerald has sparked a connection that now hangs proudly on the wall of an aged care resident’s…
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Spring artworks on show
Spring is in the air, and a local gallery has a wonderful array of artwork open to the public until 18 October. Sherbrooke Art Society…
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Changes to Knox Budget
Knox City Councillors have voted in favour of amendments to the 2025-26 budget, which highlighted cost escalations in construction materials and operational savings, along with…
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New research finds costlier, deadlier fires becoming more common
New research from the University of Tasmania’s Fire Centre has highlighted how the most catastrophic wildfires are occurring more frequently, with 43 per cent of…
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Colouring comp kids having a blast!
The month of August saw a local police station fill up with colour and creativity for a colouring competition open to primary school kids in…
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New meet-up to care for carers
A new and vital support program will begin for Bayswater residents in October and November, giving carers of all kinds a chance to connect and…
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Nation pauses to honour Blue Ribbon Day
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) joined police forces across the country on Monday, 29 September, to pause and reflect on National Police Remembrance Day (NPRD),…
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A flush new start: campaign tackles ageing septic problems in Monbulk
Households and businesses across Monbulk are being encouraged to connect to the sewerage system and say goodbye to ageing septic tanks, boggy yards, unpleasant odours…
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