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The only thing sizzling this Easter should be a BBQ, not the bush
As families head outdoors for Easter adventures, nothing beats toasting marshmallows over a warm fire. However, fire and land authorities have warned if people are…
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Healthy Harold keeps kids safe online through earlier education
With recent data from the eSafety Commissioner revealing a 450 per cent surge in cyber bullying over the past five years and continuing news reports…
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Another crash on Olinda-Monbulk’s dangerous bend
Monbulk residents are once again left shaken after a serious car accident occurred on Sunday morning, 6 April, at approximately 9.30am on the Olinda-Monbulk Road.…
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Literacy and arts join forces to inspire communities
An exciting announcement has promised more young people across the outer east a front row seat to creativity. A partnership between Your Library Limited and…
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PAVED Festival kicks off with FunFest
Emerald’s PAVED Festival kicked off with the annual FunFest this past weekend with great success, attracting a large crowd of locals and visitors. Held at…
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Kallista is Buzzing with talents
Kallista now has its own arts and crafts destination, ‘The Artist Hive’, which opened in February 2025 to feature the work of local artists and…
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Art in the Park
Cardinia Shire now has its own Art Gallery in Emerald to showcase local artists. There has been a flurry of activity to get the old…
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Peas keep showing up at Lilydale Library
Lilydale Library is about to become a little bit more magical, starting this Friday, 11 April, visitors will be able to take part in ‘Purple…
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Three businesses leave from Emerald Lake Park since Christmas
Three businesses, including the iconic paddleboats, have left Emerald Lake Park since Christmas last year in what has been described as a serious downturn for…
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Young voices help shape Monbulk’s Microgrid Mural
A shipping container, installed near the Monbulk Living and Learning Centre to house essential equipment as part of the Monbulk Resilient Energy Project, will soon…
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Motorcycle ‘race track’ threatens the Dandenongs serenity
For many residents of Mount Dandenong, life has always been peaceful and tranquil. The winding roads, stunning views, and quiet surroundings are part of the…
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Branching out: Kalorama residents call for reforestation in Kalorama
Kalorama residents are calling on local council to plant more trees – not cutting them down to cause deforestation in the Dandenongs. One residents living…