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Yarra Ranges Council May minor works update – the Hills
Do you find yourself wondering what your rates are funding in the Yarra Ranges? The majority of the works the council completes are minor works,…
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How family violence intervention orders can protect survivors
With family and domestic violence continuing to be a major issue throughout Australia, it’s important to shine a light on different avenues to protection that…
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Kelsey’s 100km journey to help sisters with rare disease
When 31-year-old Ferntree Gully resident sets off from Portsea on Saturday 5 July, she’ll be walking more than just 100 kilometres, she’ll be walking with…
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Crime hits record high as youth violence soars
Criminal incidents have soared to a record high in the state, with youth over-represented in violent attacks and cost-of-living linked crimes the fastest growing type…
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Emerald Rotary’s debutantes raise funds for local charities
The Rotary Club of Emerald and District’s 35th Annual Charity Debutante Ball, held on Saturday, 14 June, at Cathies Lane Receptions in Wantirna, was nothing…
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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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