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Have your say on Puffing Billy Place Reserve in Emerald
Community members are invited to have their say on the development of a masterplan for Puffing Billy Place Reserve in Emerald and proposed playground renewal…
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State government announces new Emergency Management Commissioner.
The state government has announced the appointment of Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Rick Nugent APM as the state’s new Emergency Management Commissioner. Minister for Emergency…
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Fight for renters looms as Greens slam housing response
The Australian Greens have recommitted to backing renters, who the minor party says have been left behind by federal, state and territory governments despite planned…
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“Enough,” Cockatoo community says
Members of the Cockatoo community are taking a stand in the name of animal welfare. Several complaints have been raised on various Facebook groups within…
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Families invited to save on power
Families interested in power-saving have been invited to a collaborative project between Deakin University and Yarra Ranges Council. The organisations partnering on a project which…
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Local swim teacher wins national award
A local has come away with a national award for her love of water and supporting the local community. Jess Adkins-Barber, a swim teacher and…
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Attend a free Knox Youth Career Expo
Knox City Council is helping young people kick start their future by hosting the free Knox Youth Career Expo on Thursday 24 August. In partnership…
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Police looking for owners of lost bikes
Police are looking for the owner of bikes that have been handed into Emerald Police Station. The bikes were handed in to police on Wednesday…
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CFA called to incident in Emerald
CFA was called to a vehicle accident with a possible person trapped just after 2pm on Anne Street at Emerald on Saturday 19 August. The…
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Five taken to hospital after crash in Avonsleigh
Paramedics were called to a traffic crash in Avonsleigh just after 5pm on Saturday 19 August, Ambulance Victoria has confirmed. “A woman in her 30s…
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Woman caught drink-driving in Bayswater
Highway patrol members intercepted a 51-year-old female motorist in Bayswater on Sunday 13 August in response to calls from the public. The woman returned a…
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Yarra Ranges Council did not breach democratic principles, court rules
Supreme Court justice Melinda Richards has decided to dismiss a case against Yarra Ranges Council which was brought before the court earlier this month. On…