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SES Emerald called to assist
VICSES Emerald crews have been out overnight and this morning attending around 50 calls for help from residents as damaging winds continue to sweep across…
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Dignity drive coming to local Woolworths supermarkets
Belgrave, Boronia and Ferntree Gully District residents are being called to participate in a Dignity Drive kicking off from Wednesday 3 August. Woolworths and Share…
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Organised crime crackdown set to be boosted by more police powers
The Victorian Government has introduced the Major Crime and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 to strengthen Victoria’s asset confiscation laws, giving authorities more power…
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Cost of living tip a trigger for homelessness in the Yarra Ranges
As many discuss the increase in rental prices; it may just be the trigger in causing someone to become homeless. Homelessness organisations in the Yarra…
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Uniting to address the future of homelessness
Homelessness in the Yarra Ranges was brought to the forefront this Homelessness Week as community organisations and homelessness advocates came together on Monday 1 August.…
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Rough winds set to hit the Dandenong Ranges tonight
Elevated areas of the Dandenong Ranges, Alpine Ranges, Central Highlands and Kinglake are expected to experience wind gusts up to 110km/hr overnight tonight early into…
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Knox to be included in biggest traffic light survey
Roads across the Knox City Council area will be included in the next stage of the State government’s traffic light survey. With more than 400…
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Olinda’s Women’s team pull off solid win over Pakenham
Olinda Women’s Team march into the second week of finals after a sturdy 48 point win against Pakenham in front of a vocal crowd at…
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Local stations set to welcome more paramedics
Ambulance stations across the Dandenong Ranges are set to get extra paramedic recruits with more graduates joining the workforce later this month. Monbulk MP James…
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Casual workers to get sick pay guarantee
The Victorian Government’s Sick Pay Guarantee program has seen 30,000 casual workers sign up only four months after it was announced. More than 21 per…
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Student’s art features in historic art trail
A Yarra Ranges student has been given the opportunity to showcase her art skills in her first public art commission. Grace Cooper is from Yarra…
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Hills Creative Alliance Community Focus Fridays move online
The Hills Creative Alliance run Community Focus Friday sessions held every Friday from 10:30am have now moved online. Attendees will now be able to meet…