Teen ‘doctor shopping’ before drug overdose death
A 16-year-old boy from Ferntree Gully had been "shopping" for pain medication from 70 doctors in the year before he died from a drug...
Death of a man in Belgrave sparks police investigation
A police investigation by homicide squad detectives has begun after the death of a Belgrave man
Police are investigating the death of a man in...
Yarra Ranges and Knox outperforms state’s cervical screening participation
Data reveals people in the outer-east of Melbourne have outperformed the state’s average in participating in the National Cervical Screening Program.
Cancer Council Victoria has...
Boy riding bike dies after collision with car
A young boy has died after being hit by a car in Knoxfield on Monday night.
It’s believed a teenage boy riding a bicycle...
Belgrave line host to ‘operational incident’
A Belgrave train line ‘incident’ has sparked an investigation by the National Safety Regulator.
The train line near Upper Ferntree Gully has played host to...
Knox Library opens, a space for all
The outer east community has shown up in droves to visit the new library that has opened in Westfield Knox.
The much anticipated Knox...
Attempted shop heist sees teens charged
Staff at the Ferntree Gully IGA were the target of an alleged theft and assault by a group of teenagers last week.
The encounter left...
Friends fond of keeping creek clean and clear
The First Friends of Dandenong Creek group (FFODC) hosted a rubbish cleanup on Sunday in efforts to protect the creek’s delicate ecosystem.
The Dandenong Creek...
Belgrave Library Book Launch
Pop down to the Belgrave Library this Saturday 16 March, for the free launch of Casselise Rowe’s debut novel ‘Banksia Close’.
Along with author talks...
Range of Comsol wall chargers recalled due to electrocution risk
Five different wall chargers produced by Comsol Pty Ltd and sold at Officeworks have been recalled due to their potential to break.
The wall plug...
Over 7000 BMWs recalled
7168 BMW 520i, 740i, i5, i7, iX1, X1, X5, X6, X7, XM cars made between 2022 and 2023 have been recalled due to an...
Nature and the Sacred promises music and more
A music variety and performance show with something for everyone is coming to Upwey's Dandenong Ranges Music Council.
Nature and the Sacred will host...
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EPA warns of careless burning off
As fire restrictions ease around the state, EPA Victoria is warning the community that what they toss into the flames while burning off this...
