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Belgrave South business owner collapses one day, runs a marathon the next
In a remarkable display of resilience and determination, Belgrave South café owner Rebecca (Bek) Hamer has overcome a life-threatening health scare to complete a...
Rotary rock and roll all night
A dress-up competition had members of the Rotary Club of Emerald and District rock and rolling all night as they pulled together a stunning...
Time to check your smoke alarms this weekend, says CFA and RACV
As Victorians prepare to adjust their clocks for the end of daylight saving this weekend, RACV and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) is reminding...
Bayswater and Kilsyth arson attacks remain unsolved
A pair of “deliberate, coordinated, and highly dangerous” arson attacks causing over $25 million in damage in Kilsyth and Bayswater remain under investigation.
Knox...
Wood family’s interest in migration firm revealed amid heated national debate
Amid a heated debate around migration numbers, local Liberal MP and shadow minister for migrant services, Jason Wood, declared his family’s stake in a...
RACV shares home security tips following 19 per cent rise in home break-ins
RACV is urging Victorians to enhance their home security measures in response to an increase in residential burglaries across the state.
The latest data...
EarlyAct: Getting in on the “Act” at Emerald Primary School
In May 2024 the Rotary Club of Emerald and Dist. formally launched an EarlyAct Club at Emerald Primary School. EarlyAct is a service club...
Students meet for Youth Summit
Yarra Ranges school students posed questions and reflected on the future at Council’s youth summit hosted in Lilydale on Thursday, 20 March.
Fifty students from...
Kallista’s six generations, one ribbon: bridging the past and present
Kallista, the scenic town nestled in the Dandenong Ranges, marked a significant milestone on Saturday, 29 March – the 100th anniversary of its new...
Arrests made after Rowville fatal crash
Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with an alleged aggravated burglary, during which a stolen vehicle was later involved in a fatal crash...
Mount Dandenong Tourist Road landslide repair works, Sassafras
Repair works to address the landslide on Mount Dandenong Tourist Road near Mason Grove, caused by a severe weather event in July 2024, are...
Former mayor Springfield stands for Labor in La Trobe
A familiar face will represent the Australian Labor Party locally this federal election, none other than former mayor Jeff Springfield.
The Emerald-based audio engineer announced...
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Abbi Haynes’ Journey from struggles to strength with FOFA
Knoxfield resident, Abbi Haynes knows how hard it can be to find a place where you truly feel accepted and seen. After years of...
