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Another storm leaf finds home
One more striking piece of artwork from a new series of sculptures for the ngurrak barring has recently landed in the Montrose town square. Titled…
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Hunt continues for synagogue firebombing ‘masterminds’ after Croydon car theft linked
An accused car thief’s arrest has been hailed as a breakthrough, amid mounting pressure on police to pinpoint the evasive “masterminds” of a synagogue firebombing.…
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Outrage and concern sparked by ‘heart wrenching’ platypus deaths
An illegal fishing trap has killed three platypuses in Yarra Junction which has sparked outrage and concern amid recent fisheries officer cuts. Two dead adult…
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Speeding teen caught in Emerald
A ‘P’ plater driver has been caught by Police speeding in Emerald yesterday. The 19-year-old probationary driver was fined and will lose his licence after…
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Vital funds postponed this month
The scheduled of approval of grants provided by Knox Council to provide both emergency relief and minor grants for the community has led to confusion…
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Fire services warn of deadly cigarette fire risk
Victoria’s fire services are issuing a strong warning about the serious risks of smoking indoors, as it remains the leading cause of fatal house fires…
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10th anniversary of local charity
This year marks the 10th anniversary of a Healesville-based charity. Good Deed Garage, founded by Healesville resident Cliff Overton, is a charity which raises funds…
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Emerald Rotary’s third barbecue bonanza success
For a third year The Rotary Club of Emerald and District and Puffing Billy Railway have collaborated for a spectacular event: The Train of Lights…
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Dumped asbestos hinders Mooroolbark Fire Brigade
Mooroolbark CFA received an unwelcome surprise as brigade members sought to turn out for an incident on the evening of Tuesday 15 July. Someone had…
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Police seeking assistance regarding Yarra Junction burglary
Yarra Junction Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the two males depicted in the below CCTV footage. These males are believed to be…
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Council request for more information on planning permit taken to VCAT
VCAT has been required to settle a dispute between an Upper Ferntree Gully resident and Yarra Ranges Council. The applicant Nicole Lambden sought to demolish…
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Social cost of gambling estimated to have reached $14.1 billion in Victoria in 2022-23
A study released last month by the Victorian Government has revealed the shocking impact gambling has on the state’s population just a year. The ‘Social…
