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Back up energy celebrated in Cockatoo

A large community energy hub was paid a visit by the Minister for Energy and Resources on Wednesday 29 January. Resilience in the...

Puffing Billy backlash

Puffing Billy’s decision to cancel Australia Day celebrations has sparked a heated debate in Cardinia Shire. Puffing Billy chief executive officer Stefanie Straub said...

Paddleboats to leave Emerald Lake Park

The much-loved Lakeside Paddleboats are leaving Emerald Lake Park, Cardinia Shire Council has announced. The council wished them well in their decision to relocate, the...

Budget revision for transparency and accuracy

Yarra Ranges Council has made its financial statement more transparent and accurate.  The councillors approved amending the 2024-25 annual budget to reflect the addition of...

MP calls out cut to Gembrook education provider

Formerly Gembrook’s largest employer, Halls Outdoor Education, has received a $200k cut in funding from the State Government that they say will mean fewer...

LA deja vu for FTG survivor

Having experienced the 1997 Dandenong Ranges fires in Victoria, - a proud Ferntree Gully resident who has lived through bushfire tragedies on both sides...

Police appeal after elderly woman struck in hit and run

Yarra Ranges Eyewatch are appealing for public assistance after an alleged hit and run in Wantirna South last Thursday. On Tuesday 28 January at...

RACV recommends safer behaviour to prevent kids being locked in hot cars

To prevent children being locked in hot cars, RACV is appealing to all parents and carers to adopt safe behaviours this summer. In 2024, RACV...

RACV and Victoria Police urge caution as school zones return

With thousands of children returning to school this week for the first term of 2025, Victoria Police and RACV are reminding motorists to slow...

Voices For Casey conducting ‘Pulse Surveys’ in lead-up to federal election

Over the next 12 weeks, Voices for Casey will be conducting a series of ‘Pulse Surveys’ to 'check the local heartbeat' and encourage local...

Australia Day breakfast with the Rotary Club of Wandin

While the Wandin Family Fun Day scheduled for the public holiday on Monday 27 January was postponed due to the extreme heat, Wandin Rotarians...

Belgrave CFA to host bushfire meeting

Belgrave Heights and South CFA are hosting a Fire Safety Essentials presentation at the brigade on Sunday 2 Feb from 11am-12.30pm. CFA members have invited...

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Ah, better the thud of the deadly gun, and the crash of the bursting shell, Than the terrible silence where drought is fought out there...

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