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Make this Easter sweet for small and family businesses
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has urged consumers to consciously spend with small and family businesses this weekend, amid...
Rotary gifting presents for care home residents
Rotary Club of Emerald has given the residents of Emerald Glaives an Easter surprise with gift baskets made by local students.
The Easter baskets were...
Zero emission vehicles introduced for road officers
Road surveillance teams in Ferntree Gully and Bayswater are going green with new zero-emissions vehicles.
As a part of the State Government’s smarter roads program,...
Knox residents can receive free flu vaccines
Knox City Council will be commencing a free flu vaccine program for eligible residents in April.
The government-funded flu vaccine program will run between April...
Ferntree Gully Friends of Red Cross raise funds for flood relief
The Ferntree Gully Friends of Red Cross have raised over $2200 for flood relief during their annual call event.
Chair of the Ferntree Gully Friends...
Operation Compass keeping roads safe this Easter
Victoria Police is launching Operation Compass for the Easter long weekend with a clear message for people to drive safely, plan ahead, take regular...
ANZAC Day at Monbulk RSL
Monbulk RSL will be hosting a both a dawn service and morning service this ANZAC Day, on 25 April 2022.
Monbulk RSL president Bill Ford...
Grassfire in Silvan
Firefighters are responding to a grass, scrub or bushfire, reported in Silvan at 2.34pm on Wednesday 13 April.
It's possible that the fire on Monbulk...
Stay safe on the roads this Easter
Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges residents are being urged to stay safe on the roads as they embark on the first holiday period free...
Support charity as you claim tax deduction
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is urging taxpayers to ensure if they want to claim a deduction in their tax return for a donation...
Yorta Yorta woman appointed Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People
Yorta Yorta woman Meena Singh has been appointed in a new role as Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People in the Victorian Government....
Do election funding promises matter?
As the federal election approaches, promises of money for sporting projects, upgrades, community groups and events come thick and fast, but does the commitment...