News
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Measles detected in Emerald
A new locally acquired measles case has been infectious at multiple locations, including Emerald, Pakenham and Berwick. On Friday 4 April the Department of Health…
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First ‘Meet the Casey candidates’ of the election cycle held
With exactly four weeks until election day, four of the candidates for the electorate of Casey put themselves under the microscope of local voters in…
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Knoxfield’s ‘Lexity Plumbing and Electrical’ taps into national recognition
Knoxfield’s own ‘Lexity Plumbing and Electrical’ has been honored with the prestigious ‘Young Small Business Champion Entrepreneur’ title at the Australian Business Champion Awards 2025.…
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New community group forms to boost Sassafras and Ferny Creek
A newly established community group is working to enhance the Sassafras and Ferny Creek areas, aiming to make the region a more vibrant and inviting…
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Grant boosts kids market
In a win for youth across the Ranges, the Dandenong Ranges Youth Market has recently received a small grant from the Yarra Ranges Council that…
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Wayward Hawks outgun Gembrook
FOOTBALL Seniors The return of Outer East football for 2025 was greeted by a large crowd gathering at the Monbulk Recreation Reserve for the round…
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Who’s standing this election
Australia will go to the polls on 3 May, and local residents in La Trobe and Aston are starting to see a full list of…
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Belgrave South business owner collapses one day, runs a marathon the next
In a remarkable display of resilience and determination, Belgrave South café owner Rebecca (Bek) Hamer has overcome a life-threatening health scare to complete a marathon…
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Rotary rock and roll all night
A dress-up competition had members of the Rotary Club of Emerald and District rock and rolling all night as they pulled together a stunning group…
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Time to check your smoke alarms this weekend, says CFA and RACV
As Victorians prepare to adjust their clocks for the end of daylight saving this weekend, RACV and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) is reminding residents…
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Bayswater and Kilsyth arson attacks remain unsolved
A pair of “deliberate, coordinated, and highly dangerous” arson attacks causing over $25 million in damage in Kilsyth and Bayswater remain under investigation. Knox Crime…
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Wood family’s interest in migration firm revealed amid heated national debate
Amid a heated debate around migration numbers, local Liberal MP and shadow minister for migrant services, Jason Wood, declared his family’s stake in a company…