News
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Wind concerns intensify for Yarra Ranges, fallen trees expected, prepare early
Windy conditions are developing over the Yarra Ranges, with expectations for “trees to be ripped out of the ground” and an urging of early preparation…
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Mater Christi College student nominated in global film contest for environmental film
A Belgrave film-making student have been nominated to earn an Honourable Mention in the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest for her short film ‘Tipping Point.’…
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Emerald Library kicks off Book Week
Celebrations kicked off at Emerald Library on Saturday 17 August from 11am with Kiddly Winks and their amazing face painting and balloon twisting talents. Kids,…
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Kallista CFA demands action as drivers continue to get stuck on Olinda’ hazardous Hacketts Road
Kallista CFA members are concerned about the number of calls they get from drivers being trapped on Hacketts Road in Olinda – a steep road…
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Choir perform Mozart and more
The Singularity Choir and Essendon Singers are coming together to perform at Upwey Baptist Cnr Burwood Highway and 21 Darling Avenue Upwey on .Sunday 8…
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Enviro repairists funded in Knox
A little tinker can do a world of good and a small community organisation in Knox has been given some local government funding to to…
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Ninja upgrade for Scouts in Gembrook
Two kilometres long, three metres high and with eighteen different obstacles, an upgraded adventure course at Gilwell Park delivered by Scouts Victoria and the government…
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Cardinia to review drainage and road maintenence
With the end of the current council term on the horizon, Ranges Ward councillor Jeff Springfield has ensured that the issue of unsealed roads will…
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Worrell Reserve Skate Park to begin construction
Emerald skaters will soon have a brand-new park for all their kick-flippin-needs as Cardinia Shire Council gives the greenlight to stage one of the Worrell…
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Waste diversion the aim of new council collaboration project
At least 95 per cent of household waste from nine councils in Melbourne’s south east, including the Yarra Ranges, is set to be diverted from…
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Fewer confident first-aiders a worry for St John Ambulance
Learning first aid and CPR can be the difference between a life bettering or saving result and not, yet new St John Ambulance research shows…
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Hills commemorate Vietnam Veterans
Gembrook, Cockatoo and Emerald RSLs joined together on a Sunday 18 August to mark Vietnam Veterans Day. Gathering together at the Cockatoo RSL rooms, the…