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SES responds to jobs after huge storm
Victoria's State Emergency Services (SES) are continuing to respond to hundreds of calls for help including power outages, fallen trees, and building damage across...
Emerald SES controller’s house destroyed
A tree has smashed through the home of Emerald's SES controller as the state experiences a morning of wild weather.
Ben Owen had only left...
Monbulk district grows in new electorate boundaries
The Monbulk district has expanded ahead of the 2022 State Election with Emerald, Cockatoo and Gembrook now in the electorate.
The district will also now...
Wild weather lashes the Yarra Ranges
The Yarra Ranges have been lashed by storms and wild winds throughout the evening and into the morning with a severe weather warning still...
Reuniting with regional Victoria
The countdown is on until regional and metropolitan Victoria are reunited once more as restrictions ease across the state on Friday 29 October.
For...
Diverting household rubbish from landfill
Yarra Ranges Council has joined 14 other councils in Melbourne’s south east to form a company to deliver an advanced waste processing alternative...
School camp industry in dark over post-Covid return
A leading outdoor education provider based in Gembrook is calling on the State Government to help the industry get back on its feet post-lockdown.
Anthony...
Raising Rett’s awareness with a sparkle
In an effort to raise awareness and funds for a cause close to her heart, one local jewellery maker is creating beautiful pieces that...
Inventing a road safety device
Every child’s dream is to be able to invent something someday - for Nicholas Hubbard it only took a couple of decades and a...
Conditions ripe for fruit fly
Wet and warm conditions across the state have created favourable conditions for Queensland fruit fly to breed, with home gardeners encouraged to act now...
Drivers warned ahead of long weekend
Victoria Police have issued an early warning that they will be out in force this long weekend, maintaining high visibility to ensure drivers are...
Yarra Ranges solar panel project to reach milestone
Solar panels will be installed on six community facilities in coming months, as Council’s rollout of solar systems edges closer to its 4000th panel.
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Vets ‘dine in’
Formal settings, fabulous food and a chance to connect over some long-standing military dining table traditions saw local RSL members attend an annual formal...
