News
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Charges over abduction, rape
A Kalorama resident is among two men charged over alleged abduction and sex assault incidents dating back 30 years. On Thursday 23 May, detectives from…
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Bin ban for e-waste
Household e-waste is banned from landfill from 1 July in a bid to encourage reuse. The State Government ban will mean big changes on what…
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Burn-off blunders wasting time
CFA has issued a strong warning after “careless” landowners failed to fully extinguish their burn-offs. Private burn-offs left unattended have been keeping CFA crews busy.…
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Planned burn for Dandenongs
A planned burn is scheduled for the top of Mount Dandenong today (Thursday 23 May). “This is a highly visible and important burn that will…
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Help with housing
A new social and affordable housing group is coming to Cardinia and looking for members. Applications are open to the community. The group will help…
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Pet sale shake-up
Pet owners and businesses looking to advertise a dog, cat, puppy or kitten for sale or giveaway in Victoria will soon have to register with…
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No MP change here
The status quo stands in the Yarra Ranges following the Saturday 18 May Federal Election. Liberal Casey MP Tony Smith was returned with just over…
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Pokies proposal
The Monbulk community can have its say on a proposal for more pokies at the Monbulk Bowling Club. At its Tuesday 14 May meeting, Yarra…
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The round-up
Slow down this winter Mount Evelyn police are urging drivers to adjust their driving for the winter weather ahead. Sergeant Craig Keithley said drivers needed…
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Ride for life
“Most people want to help other people but don’t know where to start.” So Upwey and Ferntree Gully-based Foothills Community Care is making it easy,…
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Uke beauty!
The sweet sounds of ukuleles descended on Emerald for this year’s Hills Ukulele Festival. The event ran at Emerald Primary School on Saturday 18 and…
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Wally’s change for the better
Wally Tew Reserve in Ferntree Gully is home to Knox’s first Changing Places toilet facility, purpose-built to support people with severe and profound disabilities. Changing…