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Yarra Ranges Council calls on state government intervention into meetings
Yarra Ranges Council has called on the state government to take action on recent disruptions at council meetings throughout Victoria after the public gallery was…
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Emerald Rotary Club gives local students a boost
Five locals have received a financial boost to support their studies in medicine and allied health, thanks to scholarships from The Rotary Club of Emerald…
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Small businesses get a budget boost for energy efficiency and investment
As Australia nears one year of an Albanese Labor Government, the 2023/24 Federal Budget has backed small businesses to take on challenges old and new.…
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Mental health support crucial for small business owners
Running a small business can be gruelling and stressful, and it’s very easy for things to go wrong and leave you feeling hopeless and helpless.…
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Monbulk CFA train in Road Crash Rescue
Four members from the Monbulk Fire Brigades have been accredited in road crash rescue and are ready to assist their fellow crew at local incidents.…
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Yarra Valley beekeepers prepare for winter
Victorian hobby beekeepers are getting their hives ready for winter and making sure they are set up for the colder period, ahead of World Bee…
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Leaking oil drum found dumped into Blind Creek in Ferntree Gully
In early May, a 44-gallon oil drum was dumped into the Ferntree Gully-end of Blind Creek, resulting in oil spilling as far as 50 metres…
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Treasurer delivers first budget under new government
Make no mistake, the 2023/24 federal budget was just as much about making a political statement as it was about economic management. When Treasurer Jim…
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Police release image after $10,000 power tool theft
Police are appealing for assistance from the public after a theft in Wantirna South in April. Police said two men arrived at a construction site…
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Improving cardiac arrest survival rates in Monbulk
Access to defibrillators can be the difference between life and death, and one hills local is helping ensure the Monbulk community is prepared in case…
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Emerald resident wins $1.7 million in lotto draw
After scoring $1.7 million in the weekend’s TattsLotto draw, an Emerald man woke up his wife in a frenzy during the early hours of the…
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Uptake of power saving bonus in the Dandenongs and Yarra Valley revealed
With close to 30,000 people in the Yarra Ranges alone, the State government has seen over one million people sign up for the $250 Power…