News
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Funding for tourism
Puffing Billy is among numerous tourist attractions that will receive a lifeline from the State Government amid the Covid-19 pandemic. On 13 May, the State…
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Community pays tribute to Jack
Memories of Emerald community man Jack Wilson have been shared among residents following his passing on Saturday 2 May. Jack sadly passed away at Lifeview…
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Fruit for the win
An Emerald fruit shop has been recognised amongst some of Melbourne’s best greengrocers. Co-owner, Rosanne Virgona, said she was honoured that the team at Emerald…
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Sites start to slowly open
The 1000 steps is among numerous Parks Victoria managed sites that will reopen today (13 May), however, William Ricketts Sanctuary remains closed. Most Parks Victoria…
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Timetable for students’ return
Victorian students will be returning to school in a phased opening starting Tuesday 26 May. From that day, Prep, Grade 1, Grade 2, specialist school,…
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Local Paradise gives back
New owners of the Paradise Valley Hotel in Clematis haven’t let Covid-19 dampen their spirits. Despite suffering a hit to the business they took over…
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Level crossing removals a step closer
Level crossing removals at Lilydale and Mooroolbark are one step closer with site establishment now underway. Both level crossings clog streets and put lives at…
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Community house keeps connected
The Cockatoo Community House is still celebrating this year’s Neighbourhood House Week, albeit in a different form. Neighbourhood House Week is an initiative that celebrates…
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Missing Mount Evelyn man
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Mount Evelyn man James Parker. The 34-year-old was last seen in Mount Evelyn about 10.30am…
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Support across the shire
While the community has been spending time at home, Cardinia Shire Council has continued to deliver essential services across the shire as well as pandemic…
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Retired teacher lends a helping hand
A retired teacher from Clematis is calling on other former teachers to use their skills and help struggling parents during this period of remote learning.…
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Trees to get the chop
Yarra Ranges Council has approved the removal of 11 trees at the Olinda Recreation Reserve to make way for a new netball court and cricket…