One step forward to Reconciliation
The Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) will deliver innovative reconciliation actions over the next two years as it has endorsed the YRC Innovate Reconciliation Action...
Empowered, informed medical planning guide book another step to reducing elder abuse
Planning for future medical needs with an empowered and positive outlook is the premise of a newly launched guide from Eastern Community Legal Centre...
Victorian Government rules out forced healthcare amalgamations
A new Health Services Plan is set to guide Victoria’s under-strain healthcare system with the State Government accepting 26 of 27 recommendations from an...
Mount Burnett Observatory nails it again with a front row seat Aurora view
The beautiful white dome of Mount Burnett Observatory has captured several shots of last night's aurora and the volunteers were very excited.
Thanks to...
Ferntree Gully teacher celebrates second consecutive gold medal with SSV basketball team
A Ferntree Gully primary school teacher and basketball enthusiast has proven to be at the peak of her coaching game, after leading her ‘School...
Safety fears delay 3G closure, users urged to upgrade
Australians are being urged to upgrade their mobile phones and check their medical devices as public safety concerns delay the 3G network shutdown.
Telstra and...
Council takes swift motion on invasive weeds
The ongoing impact of environmental weeds across Australia has resulted in a local council’s unanimous motion to take action.
After recent attention from local community...
Emerald’s iconic ‘Gingers’ salon celebrates 60 years of style and community
Emerald's popular hairdressing salon ‘Gingers’ is celebrating its 60 birthday this year.
The hair salon was founded by the Emerald-local Patricia Hartje in 1964, and...
One-in-three kids falling short of NAPLAN standards
About one-in-three Australian students are failing to meet basic literacy and numeracy standards, as entrenched disadvantage widens educational disparities.
Almost 1.3 million students across more...
Greens name Emerald resident Dr Merran Blair as 2025 candidate for Casey
The Australian Greens have announced their candidate for Casey in the upcoming 2025 Federal election.
Dr Merran Blair has been named as the candidate, a...
Australian bravery medal awarded to policeman for instinctive act
In a moment of pure human reaction to a devastating fire unfolding just a street away, a police sergeant who’d finished his shift made...
Renewable energy zones being explored but not in the Outer East
As Victoria seeks to move away from coal-fired power, the State Government wants communities to help guide the approach to renewable energy and transmission.
A...
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Quick multi-brigade response after lightning strike in Macclesfield
Macclesfield CFA was paged to a lightning fire in the local bushland on Monday 27 January around 5pm and were soon joined by a...
