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Weeds still a worry despite council progress
Cardinia Shire Council says it has completed all scheduled actions under its 10-year Weed Management Strategy mid-way through the plan — but many residents say…
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Unsung heroes honoured in awards
Knox City Council has recognised inspiring volunteers and community organisations in the Knox Community Awards. Awards were presented for Community Organisation of the Year, Volunteer…
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Police ramp up efforts
Victoria Police has intensified its efforts to reduce road trauma across the region with the launch of Operation Conventus, a high-visibility road safety initiative targeting…
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Chilly down for the weekend
It’s forecast to be a chilly and wet start to the weekend, with a minimum of 9°C and a top of just 13°C in the…
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The generosity of Gully Market continues
Upper Ferntree Gully’s beloved Gully Market is once again proving that small communities can make a big impact. This May, the market is proudly dedicating…
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Almost $1 million in cannabis seized from factories in Melbourne’s east
Police have seized close to $1 million worth of cannabis from Melbourne’s eastern suburbs as part of an ongoing investigation into commercial drug trafficking. Detectives…
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Three Yarra Ranges artists, one vision – Lustre lights up Armadale
Three artists from the Dandenong Ranges are shining a light on their distinctive talents in a pop-up exhibition that’s already turning heads in Armadale. ‘Lustre,’…
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Treasurer delivers budget
The Victorian Government handed down its budget for the 2025-26 financial year on Tuesday 20 May. The budget’s slogan is ‘Focused On What Matters Most’,…
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Icy morning stuns at Cardinia Reservoir
Victorians woke to a frosty surprise on Monday, 19 May, as icy temperatures swept across the state. At Cardinia Reservoir, the cold air left a…
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Families in the Yarra Ranges set to receive numerous cost of living reliefs
The State Government’s 2025-26 budget claimed to deliver a range of cost of living reliefs for families in the Yarra Ranges. Free kinder for kids…
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Wear Orange Wednesday celebrated our SES volunteers
State Emergency Services (SES) all around the country celebrated Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW) on 21 May to acknowledge the invaluable and life-saving work done by…
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From Ferny Creek to furry freedom
From their quiet life in Ferny Creek to the wide open roads of the Australian outback, Etelka and Ulrich Hofer are embracing retirement with a…