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Dot Griffin receives Stan Henwood Award
Cardinia Shire Council announced Dot Griffin as this year's 2024 Stan Henwood Award recipient at the annual volunteer reception at Cardinia Cultural Centre last...
Calm after the storm
After months of being told by the council and various agencies that the cleanup was “not their job,” Emerald locals finally celebrated the beginning...
Cardinia Council takes over storm clean-up effort
More than three months on from the February 13 storm event which tore through most of Cardinia and Casey, Emergency Recovery Victoria (ERV) has...
Workshop for Yarra Ranges residents curious about standing for Council
Another informative opportunity for aspiring Council candidates is coming up at the end of the month.
Former Baw Baw Shire councillor and mayor Ruth McGowan...
SES volunteers reunited with Kalorama family three years later
The SES's annual Wear Orange Wednesday was celebrated with a special reunion of a Kalorama family and the rescuers who attended their home on...
Hits and misses of relief
There were a number of measures announced in the Federal Budget under the scope of cost-of-living relief, some immediate and others over time.
Approved...
Bird watchers flock together in Emerald
In the world of bird watching, one of the most significant challenge is the ’big year’ - a challenge to identify as many species...
Monbulk RSL powers up
After the February storms left more than 530,000 electricity customers without power at its peak, the Monbulk community is now better equipped to withstand...
Sustainable Kallista Log House hits the market
Finished seven years ago and built to meet the standards of the ‘Passivhaus’ criteria, the iconic Kallista ‘log house’ is a leading example for...
A positive step for renewables
The recent Federal budget drop has made decisive moves towards renewable energy future in Australia.
The budget has backed billions for clean industry, funding...
Questions raised about effectiveness of Budget boosts for healthcare
Support for some of the most pressing healthcare concerns in Australia received some support in the 2024/25 Federal Budget.
The first cab off the rank...
Pleas for upgrades on dangerous Kallista roads
In a fight for what many locals are rightfully calling the “bare minimum,” the Kallista Flood Watch Group are advocating for much needed funds...
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Storm warning issued as wet weather and wind threaten
A low-pressure trough is moving across Victoria today triggering showers and thunderstorms across the state in warm and humid airmass ahead of the trough.
Severe...
