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Swap those yabby nets
Recreational fishers with opera house nets can swap them for wildlife-friendly open-top lift nets free of charge at 45 tackle stores throughout Victoria. Agriculture Minister…
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Ferntree Gully firies raise $17,000 for mental health
Ferntree Gully CFA raised $17,000 following the Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb – $6000 more than their effort last year. The station raised the most in…
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Selby cyclist sprints to stage win
Selby professional cyclist Simon Clarke has gone from one gruelling cycling tour to the next. After completing his fourth Tour De France on 22 July,…
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Monbulk CCTV cameras unveiled
Monbulk’s police and business community welcomed a new network of CCTV cameras around the town. Casey MP Tony Smith officially launched the system on Friday…
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Emerald leads solar race
The Emerald Village Bakery and Cafe is the seventh business in the town to install solar panels. Manager David Granieri said the main reasons for…
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Mount Evelyn man attacked
Thugs attacked a Mount Evelyn man and his friend in East Melbourne, causing serious facial injuries and a suspected broken arm. Police released mobile phone…
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A question of peace
The Tecoma Uniting Church (TUC) will hold a mini-festival called Can we Make Peace? on Saturday 22 September from 1pm. The event on International World…
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Boost for deadly black spots
Yarra Ranges Council will receive $684,900 to boost road safety at four intersections. The cash will come from the Federal Government’s Black Spot Program 2018-‘19…
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Missing Mooroolbark man
Police are appealing for public help to find Mooroolbark man Phillip Costigan. The 51-year-old was last seen at an address on Mount View Parade about…
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Kelly country
Filming for a major movie is underway in Sherbrooke. The True History of the Kelly Gang cast includes Academy Award-winner Russell Crowe and it’s based…
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Growing unrest over garden centre closure
Emerald’s garden centre is no more, but its closure is driving heated debate in the township. The Emerald and District Co-operative Society closed the Mitre10…
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Clear advice for fire season
“Anything smaller than your little finger is deadly.” Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade Captain Peter Smith is warning Dandenong Ranges residents to clean up their…
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