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Tricks a treat in Emerald
It was a magical school holiday treat, with Zoom the Magician putting on a show for people of all ages at the Hills Hub in…
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Violence against paramedics and emergency call takers is unacceptable
Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging Victorians to treat paramedics and call takers with respect when they see them at an emergency incident or in the…
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No power in the Hills as wet weather intensifies
The wet-forecast has hit parts of the Dandenong Ranges and the Hills in the past few days with the State Emergency Service (SES) receiving hundreds…
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Where the flash flooding hit the region and why
Winter’s first instance of extended rainfall brought with it excess amounts of water causing flash flooding across the Yarra Ranges early this week. The rain…
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Belgrave line delayed for Monday commuters
The Monday morning commute saw residents catching the train from Belgrave delayed after a tree branch halted trains between Belgrave and Upper Ferntree Gully. Trains…
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Gaming machines to be shut statewide between 4am and 10am from 30 August
The Victorian Government announced on Friday 12 July that from 30 August this year, it will be mandatory for the gaming machine areas of pubs…
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$2 million grants To improve child wellbeing and safety
The Victorian Government is supporting key organisations in the education, health and family sectors to keep Victorian children safe through the Child Information Sharing Scheme…
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Rainfall compromises sports ground conditions, closed for training
Sports grounds across the Yarra Ranges were compromised by the heavy rainfall experienced in the region from Monday through to Tuesday forcing the council to…
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One lane reopens after Sassafras road impacted by landslide
Mount Dandenong Tourist Road is now open following a closure in Sassafras between Mason Grove and Lennox Grove, due to a land slip caused by…
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Tree collapse leaves house in ruins
Ferny Creek residents were rescued from their home late on Monday night after a mountain ash crashed through their ceiling. At approximately 10.30pm the Emerald…
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Landslide in Sassafras closes road
Sassafras has become the site of a landslide after rainfall saw the Yarra Ranges experience flooding across the region with roads closed and trees down…
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‘Green up’ Cardinia with weed-control grants
The Cardinia Shire Council is encouraging residents to help keep the area green through applying for weed control grants of up to $1500* which are…