News
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Cardinia Arts Grants open
The Cardinia Arts Grants are now open until 11.59pm on Sunday 7 May 2023. Cardinia Shire Council offers these grants to encourage local artists to…
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Locals able to access flu vaccine at community immunisation sessions
Yarra Ranges Council is holding upcoming community immunisation sessions for locals wishing to receive their flu vaccination for 2023. Sessions are available at Healesville, Yarra…
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Local sporting clubs report participation boost after Covid-19 pandemic
Sporting teams in Belgrave are reporting strong numbers of participants and club members, particularly with a growing amount of women’s teams, as local clubs bounce…
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Gembrook RSL sub-branch president oldest in the state
Gembrook RSL president Norm Smith is the oldest RSL president in the state, turning 90 on 8 May. Mr Smith said he was elected president…
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Treasuring Our Trees creating projects for schools in the Hills
Local organisation Treasuring Our Trees is establishing projects in the Hills after launching its Lilydale showroom in December last year. Founder David Ferrier is currently…
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$33 million funding injection for National Library resource portal
The future of the National Library of Australia’s research portal – a valuable resource for researchers, academics, historians and journalists – has been confirmed with…
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Score a bargain at Upwey CFA’s Jumble Sale
Locals will be able to score a bargain or give their possessions a second home ahead Upwey CFA’s Jumble Sale on Saturday 6 May. The…
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Cardinia Shire Council urging residents to register for 2024 kindergarten
Cardinia Shire Council encourages residents to register for 2024 kindergarten places by 30 June 2023, to be considered for first-round offers. Children who attend educational…
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Driver mentors needed for L2P program
Yarra Ranges Council is seeking mentor drivers to provide assistance to young learner drivers as part of the TAC L2P Program. The free program has…
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Emerald Rotary club raises over $50,000 for Children’s Hospital
The Rotary Club of Emerald and District raised over $50,000 for the Monash Children’s Hospital as part of its annual fun run held last December,…
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Driver avoids being trapped after driving off Belgrave-Gembrook Road in Menzies Creek
A motorist avoided being trapped in her car after a vehicle drove 50 metres off Belgrave-Gembrook Road in Menzies Creek on Thursday 6 April. CFA…
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Olinda Recreation Reserve works underway
Works at the Olinda Recreation Reserve are underway, with a sod turning event attended by local representatives and government officials on Tuesday 4 April. A…