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Emerald residents in limbo with no internet and landline

Emerald resident Gail Knightbridge has been left with no internet and landline phone since the heavy storm six weeks ago. The major storm on Tuesday...

More state government funding for environmental projects

The State Government has boosted funding for community-driven environmental projects to protect and restore Victoria’s precious natural environment into the future. On Wednesday 20 March,...

Encouraging students to embrace Anzac spirit

Victorian students are encouraged to explore how Victorians came together to build the Shrine of Remembrance and other war memorials as part of the...

Roadside storm debris cleanup update

Yarra Ranges Council’s work is continuing as part of the Council’s roadside storm debris clean-up, with contractors working street by street in the Upwey-Belgrave...

Monbulk’s Stormwater Harvesting now operating

Melbourne Water, in collaboration with Yarra Ranges Council and the Victorian Government has delivered a stormwater harvesting system at Monbulk Recreation Reserve. The Monbulk Stormwater...

Valley brigades to the rescue

As fires raged throughout Ballarat and across the Grampians Central Highlands in recent weeks, brigades have been rushing from far and wide to assist,...

Reserve Bank extends pause at March cash rate call

The Reserve Bank has left interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent for the third meeting in a row in an almost universally...

Teen hospitalised with burns as Tecoma family home destroyed

A teenage girl escaped with burns as her Tecoma family home went up in flames around her early this morning. The Francis Street house...

Mini Plant Expo at FCHS

The Ferny Creek Horticultural Society (FCHS) held a mini plant expo on Thursday 14 March after the 18th Annual Plant Collectors’ Expo scheduled for...

A meeting of the generations to boost Emerald township

Emerald Village Association (EVA) hosted an intergenerational meeting on Thursday 14 March to improve Emerald both for locals and visitors. The community round tables welcomed...

Frustrated story reborn as good lesson

The story of a Yarra Ranges resident becomes the basic source of a course for Year 11 and 12 students in Victoria. James Wood has...

Burrinja boosted with 25th anniversary funding

More creative workers, community members and visitors are set to enjoy creative programs and events at Burrinja Cultural Centre for years to come, with...

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Local Sassafras star seeks community support for World Robotics Championships

Melbourne’s outer east robotic enthusiast, Jasper Van Eijk has been making waves in the world of robotics - proving age is just a number...