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Police looking for owner of lost goods found in Rowville
A canvas and make-up bag was located at the tennis courts next to the Rowville Community Centre on 5 October 2023 by a good Samaritan.…
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Friefighting boost with new tanker for Emerald CFA
A new medium tanker has joined the squad thanks to a grant from the state government’s Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program, providing a boost to…
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DRERS Christmas appeal begins
The Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service has once again kicked off its Christmas appeal with locals urged to give to those in need this holiday…
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Axe throwing experience coming to Knox Ozone
A Wantirna South shopping centre is set to be home to a new axe-throwing experience for locals in the new year. MANIAX Axe Throwing has…
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Rural Rainbows’ promotion of health leads to award
EACH’s Rural Rainbows program has been recognised for the difference it has made to the health of LGBTIQA+ residents of the Outer East. Rural Rainbows…
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Celebrating a century of scouting in Emerald
Emerald has been the first to celebrate reaching a centenary as many scout groups reach their hundred year this decade. Emerald Scout Group held their…
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Anchor’s outreach program wins award for aiming to end homelessness
Anchor was proud to have received official recognition for its Rapid Response Program, winning the Award for Excellence in Ending Homelessness in the adult category…
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New medical centre in Emerald receives go-ahead
Cardinia Council has granted a planning permit for the use and development of land for the construction of a new medical centre in Emerald. Located…
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Full steam ahead as Puffing Billy hits the tracks at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
Puffing Billy Railway’s dedicated volunteers have teamed up with LEGOLAND®Discovery Centre to bring the iconic locomotive steaming into MINILAND Melbourne. Locomotive 6A came to life…
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Police looking for woman after bank cards were stolen from a vehicle in Wantirna
Police are investigating after bank cards were stolen from a vehicle in Wantirna on Monday 30 October. It is believed the cards were later used…
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‘Selfish’ drug driver killed mum in 159km/h Ferntree Gully crash
A Lilydale born and raised ice affected driver whose licence had expired nearly a decade earlier also had alcohol in his system when he smashed…
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Stormy weekend prompts thunderstorm asthma warning
A moderate risk forecast for epidemic thunderstorm asthma for the central district has been put in place on Friday 24 November. The combination of high…