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Voting closes soon for Knox City Council election

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is reminding voters in Knox City Council that they have until 6pm on Friday 25 October to vote in...

Community urged to assist in search for missing 19-year-old teen

Police are seeking the public’s help in locating 19-year-old Isla, who has been missing since 4 October. Concerned family members and police are worried...

Exciting events for seniors in the Hills

As part of this year’s Victorian Seniors Festival, celebrating the valuable contribution older Victorians make to our local community throughout the month of October,...

Summer athletics season open

Morrison Reserve in Mt Evelyn was buzzing with over 250 excited little athletics athletes keen to start the 2024-25 season. What a wonderful morning...

Tigers start new season by stunning Bombers, Lady Tigers run circles around Cheltenham

The Upwey Ferntree Gully Tigers kicked off their 2024/25 season by pulling off a stunning, come-from-behind 5-3 over the Essendon Bombers at Boeing Reserve...

Outer East Football Netball Premier Division awards

Outer East Football Netball handed out its league awards for Premier Division Football and Netball as well as the Under 19s competition earlier in...

Narre Warren exit on top

Football Narre Warren will join the Southern League next year but had a few matters to sort out first with Grand Final appearances in the...

Tense finish to cross country season

The final round of XCR24 was held on Saturday morning at the Tan Track in Melbourne. The cold, wet conditions did not dampen the...

Hawks storm into Grand Final

Monbulk's sole remaining side chasing premiership glory are the Under 15s netballers. After accounting for Berwick last week, the Hawks came up against the...

Belief leads to first ever exhibition

In a first for many of the Mount Evelyn Art Collective’s group members, an exciting step in their artistic adventure has led to an...

Leap into literacy at Your Library

Lizzie James is the Regional Literacy Officer at Your Library (formerly Eastern Regional Libraries). Here is her introduction to the “Leap into Literacy” program...

From hobby to exhibition

A local has added one more title ‘artist’ in his job list. Yarra Ranges deputy mayor David Eastham, who has spent his whole life in...

Joyful day on Puffing Billy

A party of 900 children, parents, teachers and carers hopped aboard Puffing Billy for the annual Variety Day on Tuesday 20 August. With the...

Books, a small escape for our Mayor

What's We Come With This Place about? We Come With This Place by Debra Dank is what she describes as "a strange kind of letter,...

Entertaining is best

What's one of your favourite books? Aster's Good, Right Things by Kate Gordon. I am actually re-reading it. It's entertaining and powerful! - Roza Too...

A feast of flowers

All are welcome to the Flower Festival being held at the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society on the 26 and 27 October. Why not bring your...

Beacon of compassion

In a world that often moves too fast, Harmony Homecare stands as a beacon of compassion, offering a helping hand to those who need...

Volunteering is rewarding and fulfilling

Volunteering as a senior can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. There are many opportunities available where your skills, experience, and wisdom can make a...

Hitting the mark at Paintball Skirmish

Looking for something fun and exciting to do during the school holidays? Paintball Games has got you covered! With courses located in Coldstream, Cockatoo,...

Uncork the best of boutique Yarra Valley wineries

Shedfest is returning, bigger and better than ever! Mark your calendars for Saturday and Sunday, October 12 and 13, and head to the beautiful...

One stop hardware shop

For nearly two decades, Silvan Timber has been providing the local community with a range of not only high quality products but Australian made....

Israeli-Palestinian conflict

To sin by silence, when we should protest, Makes cowards out of men. The human race Has climbed on protest. Had no voice been raised Against injustice,...

A portrait of WW2 Italy

Echoes of War, by Australian author Tania Blanchard, is set in Calabria in Southern Italy, at the “toe” of the country's boot-shaped peninsula. The...

Musical Joker a Surprising Success

Joker: Folie A Deux Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga and Brendan Gleeson Rated M 4/5 In Joker: Folie A Deux, Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix), aka Joker, awaits trial...

CARTOON: One hour late

Have you adjusted your clock? Daylight Saving Time has started since Sunday 6 October.

Local talent shines in challenging production

1812 Theatre The Larmie Project The Bakery @1812 Theatre was the venue for The Laramie Project. A story of real life. In 1998 a gay man, Matthew...

Poet Laureate

In 2025 Australia will join the US, New Zealand, UK, Canada, Jamaica, Nigeria and appoint an official Poet Laureate. Other countries such as Russia...

Celebrate local spirit at Mount Dandenong’s ‘Halloween on the Green’

The ‘Halloween on the Green,’ Ferny Creek Reserve’s highly anticipated event is back for its fifth year to give everyone ghoulish good times with...

Beautiful aurora captured in Yarra Ranges

The sky consecutively gave a present, showing off its artistic talent. It was about 5am and 9pm on Friday 11 October when the sky cleared...

Belgrave roundabout collision

A morning collision has occurred in Belgrave at the central roundabout of the small town along Burwood Highway near Terrys Avenue. The two vehicle...

Changes to NDIS create clear outline of approved supports

A swathe of changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports have now come into place as of 3 October, with clarity provided...

Urban fringe gets two telco towers approved

The guarantee of two new mobile coverage towers in Lilydale and Emerald has been met with mixed feelings as the battle for better telecommunications...

Tigers walk off against Dragons, Women’s Tigers too strong for Springvale

In front of a big crowd at Kings Park for the annual Life Members & Past Players Day, the Upwey FTG Tigers secured a...

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Voting closes soon for Knox City Council election

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is reminding voters in Knox City Council that they have until 6pm on Friday 25 October to vote in...