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Aged care in crisis
For elderly residents in the Hills, staying in their homes is becoming increasingly difficult due to a severe shortage of essential aged care services. Gembrook…
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Mural Marks GEMCO’s 45th
In celebration of Gemco Players’ 45th Birthday, a vibrant new mural was officially unveiled on March 2, marking a significant milestone for the community. In…
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Wind blows, power goes
When the wind rises in the hills, so does the certainty of another blackout, leaving Gembrook and its neighbors in the dark once more. An…
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Menzies Creek’s Messy Play brings families together
Menzies Creek Primary School’s Messy Play program is proving to be a hit with local families in the Hills. In its third week, the program…
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Parking framework for Yarra Ranges decided
A Parking Management Framework was approved by Yarra Ranges Council at Tuesday’s meeting which promises to provide a clear decision-making structure for parking decisions in…
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Wood you like to join Emerald’s Men’s shed
The Emerald Men’s Shed, a hub for both social interaction and hands-on projects, is calling on the local community to get involved – wth a…
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Bird flu not the only issue facing egg industry
Bird flu has been making headlines as locals and those across Victoria are met with empty egg shelves, but issues other than influenza are affecting…
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Monbulk Primary’s garden gets a helping hand
Monbulk Primary School is set to transform an under-utilised area of its grounds into a reposeful sensory garden, thanks to a generous $10,000 grant from…
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Kallista hits the century mark
The charming village in the Dandenong Ranges, Kallista is gearing up for a big celebration in March 2025, to mark its 100 years since the…
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Arnold Dix’s ‘rock’-solid tribute to life and the sun
A Monbulk lawyer, scientist and author has spent nearly a decade building a unique monument called the “birthday machine” that’s captivated families and locals alike.…
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Almost 5,000 offences over Long weekend
Police detected close to 5,000 traffic offences during a major road safety blitz over the Labour Day long weekend in Victoria. Operation Arid saw police…
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Woodworking fun at Knox Festival: kids get hands-on with toys and gifts
Saturday 1 March saw huge crowds enjoying the glorious weather at the annual Knox Festival. For the local Knox and District Woodworkers Club it was…
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