News
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Social media a growing force in news for Australians
Australians are using social media as their main news source more than online news websites, even though they see influencers as a major misinformation threat.…
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Farmer charge scrapped in budget
The latest council budget was not without protest, with one successful motion scrapping a charge on farm shed applications. The budget is the first annual…
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Council backs rate plan amid concerns
Cardinia Shire Council has adopted its Revenue and Rating Plan for 2025–2029, but not without strong criticism from some councillors who say the system remains…
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Celebrate pets and support Gembrook Wildlife Shelter
For Emerald photographer Michelle, there’s nothing more rewarding than capturing the bond between people and their pets. Now, for the third year in a row,…
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Lynette’s journey
After two and a half years of homelessness, 66-year-old Lynette has finally found safety and stability in community housing – one of many older Australians…
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Kangaroo control permit process sped up in response to drought conditions in Victoria
The Victorian Government is set to speed up the process of landowners receiving Authority to Control Wildlife (ATCW) permits to kill kangaroos in response to…
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Maroondah paediatric removal refused by health minister
Eastern Health’s Maroondah Hospital was the subject of leaked information to the media and a number of reports from The Age last week, bringing a…
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Help shape the future of Belgrave Township
Community members are encouraged to help shape the future of Belgrave by having input into the development of the Belgrave Township Design Framework (TDF). The…
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Moo-ving rescue of Bayles cow stuck in mud
CFA firefighters rescued a curious cow after she wandered out of her paddock into a nearby dry dam, where she became stuck in the mud.…
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Harpists visit the hills
The ‘lovely’ village of Belgrave was paid a visit by a group of Harpists from all over Australia who descended into the hills over the…
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Call for community leaders in Olinda and Mt Dandenong
Residents of Olinda and Mount Dandenong are encouraged to connect with fellow community members and help shape the future of the local area through discussions…
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VCAT rejects large shed proposal in Emerald
Emerald residents Elisa Corcoran and Luke Curtis have had their plans to build a large shed on their Outlook Road property knocked back by the…