News
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Mount Evelyn resident announced as Humanitarian of the Year
What began as a way to memorialise the unsolved disappearance of her sister has grown to be a nationwide missing persons register, garnering the recognition…
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Warning as blackberry weed control begins
Yarra Ranges Council is calling on the community to not pick or eat blackberries while it sprays them during their growth period (between now and…
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Helping with a knitting hand
An Australian knitting group has played its part in sending a warm outfits to those who need it. Tecoma local, Jen O’Brien, from the Australian…
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Monbulk Community Link to close on Thursday 7 December
Community links in Monbulk, Upwey, Healesville Yarra Junction will be closed from 2pm and the Link at Lilydale from 2:30pm on Thursday 7 December. The…
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Presence of milk in popular taco kit prompts recall
General Mills Australia Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Old El Paso Hard ‘n Soft Taco Kit 350g. The product has been available for…
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Compost rebate available for Yarra Ranges residents
Yarra Ranges Council is offering a rebate of up to $40 to residents who would like to purchase eligible items for home composting and start…
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Abortion access made easier in the east
Access for women to terminate their pregnancy will be made much easier and safer in the east with abortion services now operating out of Eastern…
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Emerald NAB shutting down
Emerald residents would be required to travel to Berwick or bank via the Bank@Post service, with NAB deciding to close the Emerald branch from next…
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Reserve Bank on hold at final meeting for 2023
Australian mortgage holders have been gifted an early Christmas present as the Reserve Bank chooses to leave interest rates untouched. The board has decided to…
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Wellington Road to be closed during maintenance works
The Department of Transport and Planning is conducting road maintenance works on Wellington Road in Belgrave South and Narre Warren East as part of the…
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Distracted drivers detected in Operation Spotto
Police have spotted more than 80 motorists using their mobile phones while driving during a recent road policing operation across Melbourne. Operation Spotto, conducted by…
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Community not-for-profit gears up for Christmas hamper giveaway
Echos of Christmas joy will be felt across the hills this holiday season as community not-for-profit ECHO gears up for their annual Christmas hamper giveaway.…












