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Keeping the pages turning
Libraries across the outer east have been working hard to keep the community reading during the coronavirus pandemic. Eastern Regional Libraries (ERL) was forced to…
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Forest patrols this weekend
Conservation Regulator officers and wildlife officers will be out in force this weekend ensuring state forest visitors abide to Covid-19 restrictions. All public land will…
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Eyes on the future
Like many restaurants across the hills, Bam Bam Italian has suffered its fair share of business downturn over the past couple of months. And as…
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Lucky escape from killer tree
April 30 was not my day to die, although a monster of a gum tree tried its best to do me in. It was about…
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Major planning application on advertisement in Lilydale
Community members are invited to make a submission towards an application for a hotel, lavender farm and associated gin experience in Lilydale. The application, YR-2019/371,…
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Search for missing man Daniel Portelli
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing man Daniel Portelli. A search is currently underway in the East Warburton area for the…
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Funding for tourism
Puffing Billy is among numerous tourist attractions that will receive a lifeline from the State Government amid the Covid-19 pandemic. On 13 May, the State…
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Community pays tribute to Jack
Memories of Emerald community man Jack Wilson have been shared among residents following his passing on Saturday 2 May. Jack sadly passed away at Lifeview…
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Fruit for the win
An Emerald fruit shop has been recognised amongst some of Melbourne’s best greengrocers. Co-owner, Rosanne Virgona, said she was honoured that the team at Emerald…
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Sites start to slowly open
The 1000 steps is among numerous Parks Victoria managed sites that will reopen today (13 May), however, William Ricketts Sanctuary remains closed. Most Parks Victoria…
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Timetable for students’ return
Victorian students will be returning to school in a phased opening starting Tuesday 26 May. From that day, Prep, Grade 1, Grade 2, specialist school,…
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Local Paradise gives back
New owners of the Paradise Valley Hotel in Clematis haven’t let Covid-19 dampen their spirits. Despite suffering a hit to the business they took over…