News
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Autism advocacy bodies react and respond to NDIS changes
Advocates want certainty on supports provided to children with autism under a major overhaul of the NDIS, as the minister overseeing the scheme tries to…
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Emerald Village Association distributes 3000 emergency kits
With fire season just around the corner, a volunteer group from Emerald has been busy packing and delivering thousands of emergency information kits to households…
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Report recommends increased investment for community health infrastructure
A new report by Infrastructure Victoria has found that investment in community health organisations could play a pivotal role in saving government funds and relieving…
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Bail application granted for alleged home invader
A man allegedly involved in an aggravated home invasion in May this year may be back working on a Yarra Ranges orchard following a successful…
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Midday Mayhem in Monbulk
Monbulk was shaken by two separate incidents occurring around the same time just after midday today, 21 August. At about 12.15pm, a truck carrying logs…
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Vehicle smashes through Monbulk store
A vehicle crashed through the front of the ‘Neat N Clean Dry Cleaners’ on Main Road, in Monbulk around 12.15pm today, 21 August. Police Media…
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Solar Sign for CFA
Community kindness is in full swing for spring as a local businesses has stepped forward to support the CFA in Upper Ferntree Gully with the…
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The wrong fit: children with autism moved off NDIS
Children with autism who rely on the NDIS for support will be diverted to a new program, touted by disability groups as a “once-in-a-generation” reform.…
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Drug Bust in Belgrave and Upwey
Police have arrested two people and uncovered a number of illegal drugs in Belgrave and Upwey on Tuesday 19 August. Belgrave Police members arrested one…
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Sport
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Knox karate instructor chases dream in Japan
When Knox Kyokushin Karate’s dedicated instructor, Keelan Lang found out he’d been selected to represent Australia at the 6th World Kyokushin Karate Tournament in Maebashi,…
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Policy costing finds Victoria could save big if greyhound racing was banned
A policy costing from the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) has estimated that the Victorian government could save as much as $451.6 million over a decade…
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Monbulk secures a finals spot
Football Seniors With a tight race to grab a finals place, Monbulk knew they had to win one of their final two remaining matches. Mt.…
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Monbulk holds off Mt. Evelyn by 3 points
Football Premier Division (Round 17) Seniors: Upwey-Tecoma 11.8.74 def Emerald 10.10.70; Monbulk 5.10.40 def Mt. Evelyn 5.7.37; Officer 9.8.62 def Healesville 8.8.56; Wandin 14.8.92 def…
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Kilsyth joins new state wheelchair basketball league
A six-association wheelchair basketball league has launched in Victoria, with Kilsyth Basketball set to compete in the five-week tournament. Basketball Victoria announced the inaugural Victorian…
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Two scorching-hot favourites for the flag
The two most dominant teams in Outer East women’s football booked their tickets to the big dance on Saturday with Mt Evelyn and Warburton-Wesburn now…
Entertainment
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Greg says to ‘never judge a book by its movie’
Has there been a book that was hard to get through, but worth it in the end? Moby Dick, by Herman Melville. The author continually…
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Birmingham Primary students love escaping to other worlds through books
Eloise – Grade 6 What’s your favourite book and why? My favourite book is You Don’t Know Me by Sophia Bennett. I like it because…
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Merv’s top recommendations and favourite reads
Which book have you just finished or are currently reading? What did you think? The book I’ve just finished reading is Mental State by Dr…
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Monbulk’s masterpiece in Main Street
The township of Monbulk celebrated the unveiling of the ‘Community Keys Piano’ on Thursday, 14 August, embodying the true spirit of the town’s creativity and…
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Healing hikes, painted paths
Dandenong Ranges artist and educator Rain White is inviting the community to connect with nature, memory, and healing through her solo exhibition Bushwalk, currently showing…
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Connecting community to country
Upper Ferntree Gully writer and illustrator Amandine Thomas is inviting the community to slow down, sharpen their senses, and reconnect with nature through Wild Wanderings…
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More than just a game at Monbulk Bowling Club
Bowling enthusiasts and casual revellers alike, brace yourselves for an unforgettable experience at the Monbulk Bowling Club, located at 11 Moores Road, Monbulk. This vibrant…
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Happier ageing with Nurse Next Door and Belgrave’s Beloved Desi
Since opening five years ago, Nurse Next Door Melbourne Outer East has grown into a trusted provider, delivering premium in-home care to clients across the…
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Vibrant retirement living
In the heart of Lilydale, where the lush Yarra Valley meets the Dandenong Ranges, stands Lilydale Valley Views – not just a retirement village, but…
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Customer satisfaction the goal for New Belgrave Motors
New Belgrave Motors are reliable, experienced and always go the extra mile. Owners and dynamic duo Shane and Cindy Taylor say safety is the number…
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Keeping commercial fleets rolling: Fast Freddies brings the workshop to you
Every hour a commercial vehicle sits idle costs money. Whether it’s a delivery truck with a flat tyre on the Princes Freeway, a construction excavator…
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Reigniting hope: How The Avenue School creates pathways to success for every young person
In a world where traditional education doesn’t work for everyone, The Avenue School stands as a beacon of hope, committed to creating an inclusive and…
More News
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‘No silver bullet’: review calls for childcare shake-up
Childcare workers should be able to have their clearances pulled based on unproven allegations, a snap review has found. The sweeping review of Victoria’s childcare…
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Mass recall on cheese products from French producer
Australians are being asked to check their fridge for a number of imported pasteurized cow’s and goat’s milk cheeses are being recalled due to potential…
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Your Library releases new four-year strategic plan
Your Library Limited has launched its new four-year strategic plan, setting a clear and confident direction for one of Victoria’s largest public library services. The…
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Supporting employers to support carers at work
Meeting carers where they work to offer support and guidance to not only them, but their employer, is the purpose of Different Journeys’ new program,…
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Rotary Bingo night raises support for Knox Nocturnals youth program
People hit the floor for the youth of Knox recently for a lively night of bingo with fun, prizes and community spirit on the agenda.…
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Dig in and swap out: trees for weeds returns to Emerald this September
Unsure how to manage the weeds in your garden? Come along to the upcoming Trees for Weeds swap event in Emerald to learn more. Cardinia…