News
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IGA loyalty program donates $2000 to Cockatoo CFA
Cockatoo CFA capatin, Marcus Harris has expressed his gratitude after the fire brigade received a generous $2000 donation from the local IGA – a contribution…
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Rural Haven Hit
For over a decade, Anies Suzukawa had selflessly opened her Gembrook property to her neighbour Tim, giving his horses a home without any issues. Last…
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Meet Labor’s candidate for Casey, Naomi Oakley
With an election day announcement imminent, Labor has revealed its candidate for Casey, Naomi Oakley. She will battle current MP Aaron Violi over the tightly…
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Residents call for tiny home on wheels policy
A couple from Belgrave South who have been living out of their caravan recently started an online petition asking Yarra Ranges Council to implement a…
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Young hearts, big impact: Tribe Monbulk wins volunteering award
Tribe Monbulk Youth Inc has been honoured with the Grassroots Volunteering award at the 2024 Volunteering Awards, recognising the group’s remarkable work in supporting young…
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Gembrook Park Trashed
Families and children who frequent Gembrook Leisure Park are outraged and disappointed after the facility was targeted by vandals. Emerald police confirmed they are investigating…
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GEMCO Battles Severe Roof Leak
GEMCO, a community theatre in Emerald, is facing a severe roof leak due to the deterioration of its aged canvas-and-bitumen roofing, which was last covered…
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CCTV camera network vital for police work
CCTV can be a critical tool for police whether investigating a criminal incident, locating a missing person or piecing together a timeline. That’s why the…
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Bipartisan support for billions of funding for Medicare
Each of the two major political parties has backed a major boost to Medicare following the upcoming federal election, with Labor pledging $8.5 billion in…
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Four more weeks of feedback for Yarra Ranges Council’s 2025-2029 Disability Action Plan
A renewed version of Yarra Ranges Council’s Disability Action Plan (DAP) will undertake another four weeks of community consultation in March before being finalised for…
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International Women’s Day in the Yarra Ranges
In Yarra Ranges and around the world – International Women’s Day will be celebrated on Saturday, 8 March. This important day, held on the same…
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Growing Victoria’s Botanic Gardens
Botanic gardens across the state have been revitalised thanks to the State Government Botanic Gardens Grants, improving the beauty and diversity of regional gardens and…