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Total fire ban followed by storm warnings for Thursday 22 February
Residents across the east are being asked to brace yet again for both storm and fire risk with winds up to 80km per hour expected…
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Premier confirms relief for those worst affected
As towns from Upper Beaconsfield to Gembrook sat without power for several days, many even cut off without cellular reception, Premier Jacinta Allan has confirmed…
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Premier visits Emerald SES
Victoria State Premier Jacinta Allan made a stop at Emerald to be on the ground in one of the worst affected areas in last week’s…
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Shutdown without a plan
With the recent shutdown of the Victorian timber industry, complaints and inquiries have arisen as to how those in the industry are to be compensated…
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Cars centre stage in Gembrook
Gembrook’s finest cars took to the Gembrook Recreation Reserve on Sunday 18 February for this year’s All American Car Display. Hosted by the Rotary Club…
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Early morning collision in Boronia
A two car collision occurred in the early hours of the morning in Boronia on Friday, with no lives lost. Emergency services responded to the…
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Community information session for storm-affected residents
A community information session for storm-affected residents will be held on Tuesday 20 February from 6-7pm. Residents can join the session online or attend the…
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100 years and more to celebrate
A longtime Boronia community member has celebrated a special milestone recently – 100 years old and counting. Trijntje (pronounced Truce) said it was ‘a bit…
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Love, trust and community thrive despite storm
Valentine’s Day is the calendar event for florists across the globe and for one small business in Tecoma, the recent storm caused havoc with the…
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Local brigades prepare to protect Gilwell Park
Hoddles Creek Fire Brigade joined a recent training exercise to help improve its capability to support a neighbouring brigade. Alongside the Pakenham Upper CFA and…
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Nearly 6000 Chery Omoda cars recalled due to braking fault
5901 Chery Omoda 2022-23 BX and EX models have been recalled due to a barking defect. Due to a manufacturing defect, the bolt securing the…
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One of a kind vestibular clinic at Eastern Health
The Eastern Health Acute Vestibular clinic is the only of its kind in Victoria, helping reduce the Neurology Specialty Clinics waiting lists. Advanced Vestibular Implementation…