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Yarra Ranges Council responds to calls for Australian flag’s inclusion on council documents
A former national serviceman called upon the Yarra Ranges Council to include the Australian flag on digital and printed media. Former national serviceman Chris Thiele…
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Man arrested after string of arrests across Ferntree Gully
A 39-year-old man has been arrested following a series of thefts in Ferntree Gully earlier this week. In the early hours of 8 April, Rowville…
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Another crash on Olinda-Monbulk’s dangerous bend
Monbulk residents are once again left shaken after a serious car accident occurred on Sunday morning, 6 April, at approximately 9.30am on the Olinda-Monbulk Road.…
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Three RSLs granted funds to keep veteran legacy and memory alive
Three RSL sub-branches in the Dandenong Ranges have been announced as successful recipients of government funding, commemorating the legacy of Victorian veterans. The State government…
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Young voices help shape Monbulk’s Microgrid Mural
A shipping container, installed near the Monbulk Living and Learning Centre to house essential equipment as part of the Monbulk Resilient Energy Project, will soon…
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Community invited to recognise unsung heroes in humanitarian awards
Members of the Victorian community have been encouraged to nominate candidates for humanitarian awards. The annual Fred and Humanity awards celebrate ordinary Australians who make…
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PAVED Festival kicks off with FunFest
Emerald’s PAVED Festival kicked off with the annual FunFest this past weekend with great success, attracting a large crowd of locals and visitors. Held at…
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Two arrested following $25 million factory arson
Police arrested two men as part of an ongoing investigation into two allegedly deliberately lit factory fires in Melbourne’s east, which caused an estimated $25…
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Kallista is Buzzing with talents
Kallista now has its own arts and crafts destination, ‘The Artist Hive’, which opened in February 2025 to feature the work of local artists and…
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Branching out: Kalorama residents call for reforestation in Kalorama
Kalorama residents are calling on local council to plant more trees – not cutting them down to cause deforestation in the Dandenongs. One residents living…
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Art in the Park
Cardinia Shire now has its own Art Gallery in Emerald to showcase local artists. There has been a flurry of activity to get the old…
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Healthy Harold keeps kids safe online through earlier education
With recent data from the eSafety Commissioner revealing a 450 per cent surge in cyber bullying over the past five years and continuing news reports…