News
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A centenary of service
A local historian, who has spent 30 years researching the history of Lilydale RSL, has compiled his findings in a new book to commemorate 100…
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Prince Philip dead, aged 99
The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, has sadly passed away aged 99. The Royal Family issued a statement on Friday 9 April, at midday London…
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Two semi trailers collide in Mt Burnett
Two semi trailers have collided on a windy section of Pakenham Road near Mt Burnett, with reports coming through that one of the truck’s occupants…
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Mag marks a new era
When Era Magazine rolled off the press in January this year, the tears rolled too. Happy tears, tears of joy, achievement and relief, rolled down…
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Planned burns ignite
Smoke will be visible across the Hills and Yarra Valley over the next week as Forest Fire Management Victoria ignite a series of planned burns.…
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An epic ‘tail’ – great danes’ find forever home
Finding the perfect new home for a pet is no small task – but when it came to Ruby and Zeke, a pair of bonded…
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Caught in the act
Police were left shocked by the number of people caught breaking road rules just hours into the Easter long weekend. On Friday 2 April, an…
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‘Op shop of plants’
When Donna Grundy first approached wholesale nurseries asking if she could have their waste, she felt as if she “may as well have been asking…
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Old bakehouse’s new life
Emerald Community House will soon offer a complete community food hub out of the National Trust listed Old Emerald Bakehouse, after years of restoration works…
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The gift of Easter joy
The Rotary Club of Emerald and District delivered some Easter joy to residents of Emerald Glades recently. Community Service Member at the Rotary Club of…
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Operation Nexus
Police will be out in force this Easter long weekend to target speeding, drink and drug driving and mobile phone use. As many hit the…
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ANZAC Covid confusion
Plans for ANZAC Day commemorations across the Hills remain in limbo, with local RSL branches grappling with confusion over ever-changing Covid restrictions and crowd limits.…