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Casey MP says mobile coverage funding ‘blatantly political,’ after electorate misses out
Casey MP Aaron Violi has condemned the latest round of federal telecommunications funding as “blatantly political” pork barreling, while the federal government has instead argued…
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Society in search of funding for historic ’Red Mill’ building in Belgrave
After meeting with the National Trust on Sunday 4 March, the Sherbrooke Art Society is looking to source funding for the historic Red Mill building.…
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Young Ninja athletes aim to take on the world
Representing Australia at the World Ninja Championships in July is the aim of a group of young ninjas from Ferntree Gully. Upwey resident Taryn Campbell’s…
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What you need to know ahead of the Aston by-election
With nominations closed and the ballot drawn, five candidates will have less than three weeks to win over locals on why they should represent Aston…
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Learning life saving skills with Emerald Men’s Shed
In a demonstration from Ambulance Victoria staff members on Thursday 9 March, the members of the Emerald Men’s Shed were shown life saving skills for…
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Supporting urgent mental health crisis in the outer east
Lifeline Narrm was launched on Thursday 9 March as an urgent action to address Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention for all Victorians. The paid and…
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Yarra Ranges residents urged to take care when purchasing firewood
Residents of the Yarra Ranges are encouraged to take care when purchasing firewood to avoid supporting illegal trade by the Department of Energy, Environment and…
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Wildlife shelter in Olinda releases flying foxes back into the wild
70 grey-headed flying foxes have been released to run free at Yarra Bend, with the rescue’s operator looking to educate people on the native Australian…
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Travellers urged to be fire safe ahead of long weekend
The CFA is warning long-weekend travellers that despite mild conditions, vegetation is extremely dry across most of the state, particularly in the southwest, west, central…
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Local community can now apply for heritage grants
The 2023 Community Heritage Grants (CHG) program is now open for applications. The CHG program offers cash grants of up to $20,000 to community organisations.…
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Ferntree Gully students prepare for Ride2School Day
Students at Ferntree Gully North Primary School are getting ready for National Ride2School Day on Friday 24 March, an annual event in which more than…
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SES volunteer awarded for his service throughout the state
Emerald SES volunteer Philip Pascall received a national emergency medal for his volunteer work while responding to the 2019/2020 bushfires which devastated the East Gippsland…
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