News
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Yarra Ranges Council dealing with phone troubles
Yarra Ranges Council fought issues with their main phone line (1300 368 333) on the morning of Monday 26 June. The council advised over social…
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No burning off in Cardinia Shire during July
Cardinia Shire residents are reminded that no burning off is allowed across the shire during the month of July without a permit. This regulation applies…
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Cost of living forum for locals in Casey to be held in Wandin North
Rising consumer prices, interest rates and homelessness are affecting people near and far, with the cost of living on people’s minds. Federal Member for Casey…
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Reducing smoke pollution from your property this winter
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging residents to do what they can to reduce smoke from their property this winter. Wood heaters can create smoke pollution…
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Rainbow trout stocked in Emerald Lake for school holidays
The Victorian Fisheries Authority has stocked “ready to catch” rainbow trout into lakes in and around the Dandenong Ranges. Fish storing is funded by the…
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RACV urges motorists to check car batteries
Victorians are being urged to check their car batteries with winter now here. Last year, RACV’s Emergency Roadside Assistance attended over 290,000 battery call-outs from…
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Winter solstice marks shortest day and longest night of the year
Cold weather and less daylight mark winter solstice celebrations each year as the south pole reaches its maximum tilt away from the sun. The shortest…
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Boronia man charged after allegedly ramming police car before setting a stolen car on fire in Cockatoo
Police have charged a man after he allegedly rammed a police car before setting a stolen car on fire in Cockatoo on Wednesday 21 June.…
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Incoming Emerald Rotary Club president plans to ‘invest in youth’ over the next year
The Rotary Club of Emerald & District’s President’s Changeover event was held at The Independent restaurant in Gembrook before over 80 attendees on Saturday 17…
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Police appealing for information on suspicious Macclesfield Pony Club fire
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit are seeking any information relating to a fire at the Macclesfield Pony Club on Tschampions Road, Macclesfield at about 7.00am…
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Free webinar on the importance of pollinators
Locals can join Helen Charles from Friends with Honey for an informative, free webinar on the important role of pollinators in ensuring global food security…
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Monbulk resident receives OAM for mentoring programs
Monbulk resident Jeanette Pritchard has received an Order of Australia Medal for her commitment to education and mentoring young people throughout Victoria. The OAM recipients…