News
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New exhibition puts recycling to the forefront
‘Opt In’ is a new exhibition at the Hills Hub Emerald which has local artists putting a spotlight on recycling. Participating artists created art using…
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Ferntree Gully Cricket relocates
In Ferntree Gully the Wally Tew the cricket clubroom has been closed temporarily and the sports club will be relocated for the coming weeks. Dobson…
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The best of friends
PRECEDE: Knowing each other since they were only a few years old, the friendship of Gembrook’s Norm Smith and Harold Ramage is a time capsule…
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Ferntree Gully Township meeting approaches
Residents invited to attend an open community meeting at the rear hall of the Ferntree Gully CFA on Wednesday 5 March at 5/7 The Avenue…
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Interest rate cut set to shake up housing market
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has dropped interest rates to 4.1 per cent, down from 4.35 per cent, the first cut since November 2023.…
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Quarry Lake remains ‘no swim’
Ferntree Gully Quarry Reserve Lake has had ongoing water fluctuations since last year, with recent weekly testing showing water to still be unsafe for swimming…
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What to do when you notice ambulance lights and sirens
Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging all road users to exercise caution around ambulance responding to emergencies so paramedics and first responders can quickly reach those…
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Kids crafty toys nailed it at Knox Festival’s Kidz Korner
The Knox and District Woodworkers’ Club is offering young children a chance to try their hand at woodworking through its popular Kidz Korner initiative at…
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Councillor steps up, community divides
A reserve highly valued by the community for both environmental significance and recreation, the pine tree removal planned for Koolunga Native Reserve was the subject…
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Watch out scams
To prevent putting more Australians at risk of scams, the Parliament of Australia passed the Scams Prevention Framework Bill on 13 February. The Star Mail…
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Neeson good for the biz
It doesn’t matter who you are but you may have smiled to learn that international superstar Liam Neeson has landed in Victoria again. Bringing skills…
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Emerald woman thanks her ‘good vibes’ for leading her to a glorious $100,000 Instant Scratch-Its win
An Emerald woman is convinced that her ‘good vibes’ have flowed back to her, leading her to a glorious Instant Scratch-Its top prize worth $100,000.…