News
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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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Sport
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Upwey star Jack Ratcliffe heads to US for college baseball
From swinging bats in the backyard with his dad to representing Australia on the world stage, Upwey Ferntree Gully Baseball Club’s rising star, Jack Ratcliffe,…
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Vicsports volunteer of the year goes to David Kearsley
David Kearsley, a volunteer for Knox Little Athletics, has been honoured for his dedication after winning the Vicsport Volunteer of the Year award at the…
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Four local players selected to represent Australia in under-19 roller hockey
The Lilydale Lions Roller Hockey Club is beaming with pride, with four of their own players selected to represent Australia in the Under-19 national teams…
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How Outer East soccer clubs have started their seasons
Soccer clubs have kicked off their seasons in recent weeks, but with clubs taking a week off for the Easter break, here’s how local sides’…
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Bloods prevail in thriller
As the whistle blew marking the beginning of the 2025 Outer East Netball season, Emerald’s campaign took flight with a victory over Woori Yallock in…
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Bloods draw first blood
As the ball was bounced for the first time in Outer East Premier this season the anticipation and excitement was finally released with Officer hosting…
Entertainment
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Between sky and peaks
Winter will see themes of collaboration, connection and being in place expressed through art for a two-month exhibition at Burrinja Gallery in Upwey. After a…
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Huge success of Hills Act Theatre Company’s first play
Hills Act Theatre Company successfully brought down the curtain for its first production. The first production the company put on was Breathless by Deborah Mulhall. …
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AFL ticket giveaway to mark Casey-Dees 15-year milestone
Casey residents are set to score free tickets for Melbourne Football Club’s upcoming AFL showdown with Hawthorn. The match is part of a special Casey…
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Free premiere screening for film of Black Saturday bushfires survivors
Although it’s been more than 16 years since the Black Saturday bushfires drove the region to fear, the trauma has remained in the survivors’ daily…
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Outside of me launches
Outside of Me has launched at Burrinja this week, with mother and son Leticia Hodson and Wade Keighley presenting their art to the world in…
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Chrysalis offers a peek for Open Studios
The Chrysalis exhibition launched at Burrinja Cultural Centre on Thursday 20 March, celebrating a thriving art community in the Dandenong Ranges. Over 200 people gathered…
In Business – Sponsored
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From humble shed to hardware hub
Very few modern day businesses get to celebrate 80 years in operation which makes today’s milestone for the Emerald Co-op all the more significant. Born…
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Evolution of wood heating
When Christian Bergmoser founded Euro Fireplaces in 2010, he brought a fresh vision to the wood heating industry: creating solutions that combine aesthetic appeal with…
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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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Guard your eyes from glare
Summer is on its way and protecting your eyes from glare has so many reasons why it is important for the health of your eyes.…
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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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Rich and nurturing learning at Dandenong Ranges Steiner School
Dandenong Ranges Steiner School (DRSS) offers a rich and nurturing Early Childhood program at its Menzies Creek Campus. The campus will be open with teachers…
More News
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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…
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Crime Stoppers, Police and TAC urge drivers to ‘Brake the Habit’
Crime Stoppers Victoria and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), with the support of Victoria Police, have launched the Brake the Habit campaign to encourage drivers…
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Supreme Court denies appeal to reopen investigation into the 2006 death of Maroondah Hospital patient
A request to reopen a coronial investigation into the death of a Maroondah Hospital patient nearly 20 years ago has been denied by the Supreme…
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Free public transport for kids and seniors as part of Victorian Budget
The Victorian Government has made a pair of public transport announcements ahead of the 2025/26 Victorian Budget. From 1 January 2026, kids under 18 will…