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Emerald Rotary supporting sick kids
The Rotary Club of Emerald and District annual Kids Fun Run event has continued to raise money for sick children, with the club recently donating…
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Kate clocks up 50 years with Seeing Eye Dogs Australia
In 1974 Kate Watkins got her first Seeing Eye dog, a moment she’ll never forget. She finished high school on the Friday. The following Monday…
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Road blockage Monbulk
A number of fallen trees have blocked and closed a road in Monbulk on Friday 26 April. Yarra Ranges police reported via social media at…
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Hair hijinks ensue for cancer
A local Ferntree Gully business recently hosted an onsite ‘World’s Greatest Shave’ event, making it their mission to help beat blood cancer by shaving, cutting,…
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Rotary supports budding sailor’s venture
Emerald Secondary College Year 10 student Myra Incoll received the chance of a lifetime earlier this month – sailing on a fully operational replica of…
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Cyber incident hits Knox Council
Knox Council was among several councils to fall victim to a recent cyber security breach involving OracleCMS which manages the customer calls to Council outside…
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Speed change for safety in Gembrook
The State Government has introduced a new 50km/h speed limit on Main Street in Gembrook to make it safer for drivers, pedestrians, and school children…
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We are here and we remember
A brisk and moody Melbourne morning saw many gathered for the Anzac Day Dawn service at Upwey Belgrave RSL. Over one thousand people stood solemnly,…
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Man survives big drop at Burkes
On Friday 19 April, a young man was lucky to escape with minor injuries after falling near the popular Burke’s Lookout on the face of…
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EPA warns of careless burning off
As fire restrictions ease around the state, EPA Victoria is warning the community that what they toss into the flames while burning off this autumn…
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EPA warns of careless burning off
As fire restrictions ease around the state, EPA Victoria is warning the community that what they toss into the flames while burning off this autumn…
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Speed change for safety in Gembrook
The State Government has introduced a new 50km/h speed limit on Main Street in Gembrook to make it safer for drivers, pedestrians, and school children…