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PAVED Festival kicks off with FunFest
Emerald’s PAVED Festival kicked off with the annual FunFest this past weekend with great success, attracting a large crowd of locals and visitors. Held at…
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Kallista is Buzzing with talents
Kallista now has its own arts and crafts destination, ‘The Artist Hive’, which opened in February 2025 to feature the work of local artists and…
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Art in the Park
Cardinia Shire now has its own Art Gallery in Emerald to showcase local artists. There has been a flurry of activity to get the old…
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Peas keep showing up at Lilydale Library
Lilydale Library is about to become a little bit more magical, starting this Friday, 11 April, visitors will be able to take part in ‘Purple…
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Three businesses leave from Emerald Lake Park since Christmas
Three businesses, including the iconic paddleboats, have left Emerald Lake Park since Christmas last year in what has been described as a serious downturn for…
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Young voices help shape Monbulk’s Microgrid Mural
A shipping container, installed near the Monbulk Living and Learning Centre to house essential equipment as part of the Monbulk Resilient Energy Project, will soon…
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Motorcycle ‘race track’ threatens the Dandenongs serenity
For many residents of Mount Dandenong, life has always been peaceful and tranquil. The winding roads, stunning views, and quiet surroundings are part of the…
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Branching out: Kalorama residents call for reforestation in Kalorama
Kalorama residents are calling on local council to plant more trees – not cutting them down to cause deforestation in the Dandenongs. One residents living…
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We manage Victoria’s bushfire risk together – a letter from the Chief Fire Officer
As summer fades and autumn begins, we take a moment to reflect on the challenges of extreme heat, bushfires and storms over the past months…
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Upgrades for Eastern Ranges school
Students in Monbulk are sharing in the benefits of the State Government’s record funding in schools, with the unveiling of new facilities at Eastern Ranges…
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SNIPPETS
New community group forms to boost Sassafras and Ferny Creek A newly established community group is working to enhance the Sassafras and Ferny Creek areas,…
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Gembrook Gives Back
The Gembrook community group came together last month to raise vital funds for both the local CFA and defibrillator maintenance. Nathan, the owner of Cockatoo…












