Sick pay guaranteed for more casual workers
The Andrews Labor Government is helping more casual and contract workers access sick and carer’s pay, increasing the number of jobs covered by the...
Making the case for FOGO
As food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins roll out across the Yarra Ranges, discussion around its uses and benefits have been airing in...
What’s behind the cost
Controversy is in the air around the Yarra Ranges Council’s introduction of FOGO bins to the community, however, they aren’t as bad as believed....
Hills maternal health nurse bids farewell
A beloved maternal child health nurse has been farewelled by colleagues after decades of service to the Yarra Ranges community.
Ann Ferguson, 67, retired on...
Commuting for cash
Outer East Melbourne is taking a hit in the job market, leaving locals commuting to other districts for their professional careers.
Locals from across...
Spectacular show planned for early September
Students from around the state are preparing and counting down to one of the biggest performances of their lives as they take on the...
Splishing and splashing to national recognition
A Knox resident has come away with a national award for her love of water and supporting the local community
Jess Adkins-Barber, a swim...
Locals supporting locals
A local initiative is all about spreading the love, and the dollars, across Upper Ferntree Gully.
The Gully Market, which has recently shifted gear...
Charges laid for eastern suburbs thefts
Three youths have been arrested following alleged thefts from bottle shops and stores across Melbourne, including Montrose.
Between Friday 18 August and Tuesday 22 August,...
Community heroes celebrated
The finalists for this years’ Westfield Local Heroes awards have been announced, with Knox locals showing what our community is made of. The program,...
The end of an era
In sad news for the Hills community, the Tecoma PWP (Parents without Partners) Op Shop is set to shut its doors next month after...
We didn’t start the fire
With a dry spring and hot summer on the horizon, locals are being urged to prepare for this years’ upcoming bushfire season.
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Westfield Knox to lose Post Office
Outer East locals have taken to social media recently to express disappointment that the Knox City Post Shop will close at the end of...
