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Sawing through the storm
In a gesture of gratitude and support for the tireless efforts of local emergency service volunteers, the Dandenong Ranges Community Bank Group has provided essential…
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Storm recovery carries on
Storm recovery continues across Victoria and the SES in Emerald and Knox have reported massive and ongoing devastation in their local areas. The recent storm…
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Charges laid after rooftop protest
Charges have been laid against a group of pro-Palestine activists after they allegedly climbed a rooftop at an engineering company in Bayswater. Police have charged…
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Yarra Ranges councillors consider options for an LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee
The potential for a specific LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee was put to councillors at Tuesday 27 February Yarra Ranges Council meeting. As reported by the Star…
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Power infrastructure, community resilience focus of $10 million AusNet fund
AusNet announced a $10 million Energy Resilience Community Fund (Community Fund) on Wednesday 28 February with a focus on supporting local recovery efforts and enhancing…
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Rare plants a treasure
Green thumbs can look forward to the 18th Annual Plant Collector’s Expo hosted by the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society over the weekend of March 9…
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Motorhome hits Emerald woman, crashes into store verandah, police investigate
Emergency services worked to help a woman struck by a motorhome in Emerald on Wednesday 28 February. At about 10am, the vehicle which was parked…
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Worksafe call for focus on preventing falls in construction industry
Last week WorkSafe launched a statewide blitz to tackle fall risks such as unsafe or incomplete scaffolds, inappropriate ladder use, steps, stairs and voids or…
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Petition call for action on hills power
A Cockatoo resident has taken online to petition the State Government to secure power infrastructure in the hills after 13 February’s storm has resurfaced frustration…
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Oldest platypus in the wild detected in Monbulk Creek
The oldest platypus found in the wild has been detected in Monbulk Creek, marking a new record for the monotremes. Tagged 01F6-03FF, the 24-year-old male…
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Stable One takes a step to providing affordable long-term rentals
Stable One is set to realise a long-term goal in the near future with a new project to help quell homelessness in the Outer East.…
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Extreme fire danger declared for central district
An extreme fire danger day has been announced for Wednesday 28 February, with a total fire ban also in place for the central district. Much…
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