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State government says no further mask mandates despite rise in cases
The Victorian State Government has ruled out introducing new mask mandates to try to curb the spread of Covid-19 Despite rising case numbers and pressure…
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Germbrook Cockatoo face Berwick Springs
Seniors: Gembrook Cockatoo 14.6.100 Berwick Springs 8.16.64 Best: K Allcott, J Verhagen, D Volta, M Firrito, A Firrito, D Welsh Goal Scorers: M Firrito 4,…
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Forest Fire Management Victoria calling for firefighters ahead of future bushfires
Forest Fire Management Victoria is seeking people in the Greater Melbourne area who are after a challenging and rewarding job helping protect Victorian communities for…
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Small business ventilation program funding available
Another round of the $60 million Small Business Ventilation Program will be available from the State Government. Eligible businesses can access between $500 and $5000…
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Ferntree Gully firefighter raising funds for annual mental health fundraiser
Members of Ferntree Gully CFA will be raising funds to fight depression, PTSI and suicide by climbing 28 floors in 25 kilograms of firefighting gear…
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Ferntree Gully man charged after police operation last week
Police have charged a man with a lengthy list of offences after a police operation on a property on Anderson Street, Ferntree Gully last week.…
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VCAT denies building permit for Glengollan Village development
A hyper-local feud between Saint Elmo Street residents and a retirement village was delivered by a VCAT resolution on Friday 8 July, which rejected the…
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New TV show hunted to feature Emerald
The new reality thriller hitting TV screens on Sunday 17 July on Network 10 will feature Emerald as a location. ‘Hunted’ is an interesting concept…
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Fast track upgrades for Puffing Billy railway
Puffing Billy steam railway has received a range of railway equipment from the former Clyde Road level crossing in Berwick, fast-tracking upgrade works at the…
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Police intercept car in Ferntree Gully carrying ” trafficable amount of what is believed to be MDMA”
At around 2am on Sunday 10 July, Police officers from Transit East Tasking Team observed a vehicle with a flat tyre driving on the wrong…
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Man charged in relation to two decade old sexual assault, abductions and rapes in the Dandenong Ranges
A 71-year-old Drouin man will remain in custody in relation to historic alleged sexual assault, abduction and stalking in throughout the hills after facing Melbourne…
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Ferntree Gully youth arrested after series of aggravated burglaries by teenagers
A 17-year-old Ferntree Gully youth was one of six arrested on Thursday 14 July for a series of aggravated burglaries. Detectives from the Southern Metro…












