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Monbulk nursery faces charges after death of maintenance manager in 2022
WorkSafe has charged a Monbulk nursery and horticulture supply company after a worker suffered fatal head injuries when he fell 3.5 metres through a shed…
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Victorian Sport Awards nominations now open
Nominations are now open for the Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs), the most prestigious night for our state’s sporting and active recreation community acknowledging the full…
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Final permit approved
Yarra Ranges Council has approved final changes on a planning permit application for a retail and residential premises on Monbulk’s main road. The block in…
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CFA safety model joins the many offerings at Emerald Library
Those lucky enough to call the Emerald Library their local, will be more than familiar with the many exciting things on offer each day. The…
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Women in STEM find growth working Big Build projects
The ongoing Burwood Highway Upgrade have recently provided the perfect opportunity for civil engineering intern Fariha Chowdhury to hone hands on experience and more as…
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Council looking for feedback to make Yarra Ranges more accessible
Yarra Ranges Council is looking for feedback on how it can make Yarra Ranges more accessible, equitable and inclusive for local residents. In particular, the…
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Truck rollover in Emerald
Emergency services attended a crash in Emerald on Monday 5 February. A Victoria Police spokesperson said a truck rolled near the intersection of Wellington and…
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Paramedic response times improve in Yarra Ranges despite demand for ambulance services breaking records again
Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are reaching patients nearly two minutes faster than a year ago despite another record-breaking quarter for emergency ambulance demand. In the…
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Five people arrested during police operation in Boronia
Five people have been arrested during an operation targeting drug and weapon offences and anti-social behaviour at a major public transport hub in Melbourne’s outer…
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Local wineries and walking trails feature in book on best dog-friendly spots
One bounding boozehound has compiled a handy guidebook of dog-friendly wineries, including a number in the Yarra Valley. Author and photographer Muriel Wang and her…
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Never too late to enjoy life for two Emerald aged care residents
Two local aged care residents are living life to the fullest in 2024, with a first-time tattoo and a 100th birthday on the roster for…
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Flags flying high at Dandenong Ranges RSL
The Dandenong Ranges RSL has become more visible to the community in Sassafras thanks to a funding injection from the Federal Government’s Saluting Their Service…