News
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Talented filmmakers take home awards
Three talented young filmmakers from the Dandenong Ranges were presented with awards at this year’s Lantern and Light Children’s International Film Festival (LLCIFF). At the…
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Half a million dollars to go towards Yarra Ranges community grants
Half a million dollars will be going towards supporting projects across the Yarra Ranges as part of the council’s annual Grants for Community program. Councillors…
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Police searching for man dressed as french maid
Police are trying to identify two men dressed as a French maid and the queen of hearts following the theft of a police hat on…
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Knox Council waves fees for sports clubs
Knox City Council have waived hire, license and lease fees for community non-for profit sports teams with a lease in a council facility. Sporting teams…
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Gym to be built in Montrose
A planning application for a gymnasium has been approved for Montrose by Yarra Ranges Council on the proviso that better landscaping and fencing will be…
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Yarra Ranges Council asks building authority to resolve permit issues
Yarra Ranges Council has asked for the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) to appoint a manager of business to resolve orphaned surveying permits, an area of…
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Thunderbolts of lightning, very very frightening
In what can only be described as a “shocking” experience, a tree in Emerald has caught on fire after being struck by lightning. Emerald and…
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100km for Variety
As someone who has always been quite fit and athletic, Liam Kidd decided to challenge himself even further but this time for a good cause.…
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SES responds to jobs after huge storm
Victoria’s State Emergency Services (SES) are continuing to respond to hundreds of calls for help including power outages, fallen trees, and building damage across Melbourne’s…
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Emerald SES controller’s house destroyed
A tree has smashed through the home of Emerald’s SES controller as the state experiences a morning of wild weather. Ben Owen had only left…
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The importance of making a Will
Making a Will might be something you haven’t given much thought to, but it is one of the most important things we can do to…
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Monbulk district grows in new electorate boundaries
The Monbulk district has expanded ahead of the 2022 State Election with Emerald, Cockatoo and Gembrook now in the electorate. The district will also now…