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Victorian Government plan to protect Green Wedge Zones announced
The Victorian Government has released a Green Wedge and Agricultural Land Action Plan to complement last year’s Victorian Housing Statement in a bid to outline…
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A voice for all: Non speaking kids get tech boost
A Ferntree Gully School has recently received several iPads for non verbal students to use at school to boost their communication skills in class, at…
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Keep your pets safe this Easter
RSPCA Victoria is warning pet owners of the dangers of tasty treats this Easter, flagging chocolate and hot cross buns as toxic to cats and…
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VCAT approves telecommunication facility in Silvan
Indara Infrastructure has had its appeal granted by VCAT to construct a 43 metre high monopole telecommunications facility in Silvan, after an initial refusal from…
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Teen Mr Fix-it finds passion repairing motorbikes
Ferntree Gully resident Charlie Blanchard has found his passion for fixing bikes at an age where most kids don’t have a clue of what they…
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Crime rises across Knox and Yarra Ranges
The Crime Statistics Agency has released its annual crime data for 2023, showing that criminal incidents rose in the Yarra Ranges and Knox for the…
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More support for students with disability
The State Government has delivered High Intensity Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) at more specialist schools across the state – giving hundreds of families across…
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Quick action after recycling plant fire
Knox Council recently dealt with an unwanted fire emergency on Tuesday 27 February and luckily the fire was put out quickly with no injuries to…
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Library closures for Easter
Your Library is encouraging locals to stock up on books as well as chocolate for the Easter break as most libraries will be temporarily closed…
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Three… ways to celebrate Harmony Week
Running all this week, Harmony Week is the celebration which recognises Australia’s diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness, respect…
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Almost all Operation Sandon recommendations adopted to crack down on planning and council corruption
The Victorian Government has taken the first step in response to the July 2023 Operation Sandon report from the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC), which…
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Bark drop cuts power to 18,000 homes across Yarra Ranges
Homes in the Yarra Ranges were left without power quite suddenly on Wednesday 20 March. 18,000 customers from Belgrave to Ferntree Gully lost supply at…
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