News
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Cockatoo volunteer shares Cardinia Citizen of the Year award
A Cockatoo RSL volunteer has shared the honour of being named Cardinia Shire Council’s Citizen of the Year. Carol Thompson received the honour during an…
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Emerald community legend honoured
The late Margaret Hall has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to the Emerald community. Margaret (Marg) and…
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State opposition call for elective surgery to resume
A south-east resident is leading the call for the Victorian Government to restart elective surgeries which had been paused due to the number of people…
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Local youth win big at Council Australia Day awards
Olinda local Harry Bruce-Tennant has won 2022 Young Citizen of the Year at the Yarra Ranges Council’s Australia Day awards. 14-year-old Harry won the award…
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Residents recognised for their commitment to the community
Several local organisations, businesses and people have received certificates of recognition at the Yarra Ranges Council 2022 Australia Day awards for their work within the…
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Extreme heat warning issued for Australia Day
Emergency Victoria has issued an extreme heat warning as of 8.18am 26 January. It is predicted Melbourne will reach a scorching 35 degrees for Australia…
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Dr Graeme Moad appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia
On Australia Day, Dr Graeme Moad added being appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia to a long list of achievements and awards. The…
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Charitable quilter honoured with OAM
Janet McFadyen didn’t believe she’d been honoured with an Order of Australia when it was first announced. “This doesn’t happen to quilters, it happens to…
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How to manage Covid-19 at home
With Victoria recording over 10,000 Covid-19 cases each day, it is important for Ferntree Gully and Dandenong Ranges residents to understand how it can managed…
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Voices group looking for Casey candidate
A community-based political engagement group – inspired by the success of independent candidates elsewhere in Australia – has started searching for a local candidate to…
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Man collides with light pole in Bayswater
Highway Patrol officers spotted a man collide with a light pole while conducting speed checks on Mountain Highway, Bayswater at 10.15pm on Sunday 23 January.…
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Kallista Community House closed until at June
The Kallista Community House will be closed until at least June because of damage caused by a ceiling collapse in October 2021. Community House manager…