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Things to know about the 2024 Council elections
2024 is an election year for all Councils in Victoria. Eligible residents will be asked to vote for a Councillor in their ward to represent…
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Police all on all Knox residents with CCTV cameras
Victoria Police have put a call out on social media for assistance from Knox residents with CCTV cameras and will soon be knocking door to…
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My Place Yarra Valley inviting ‘freedom fighters’ to fortnightly meetings
Just over a year has passed since My Place Yarra Valley (MPYV) made headlines by attending Yarra Ranges Council meetings in large numbers to object…
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Mobile outreach teams hitting storm affected areas
Council staff will visit storm-affected communities from Monday 26 February as part of Council’s mobile community outreach program in response to last week’s storm. Members…
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Could peri-urban advocacy pave the way for peri-regional recognition?
The push for the Yarra Ranges to be considered peri-regional to reflect the varied needs and lifestyles of the region continues. Peri-regional is a term…
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Rare plants a treasure
Green thumbs can look forward to the 18th Annual Plant Collector’s Expo hosted by the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society over the weekend of March 9…
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Benefits seen despite slow uptake of community pharmacist treatment pilot
Cutting out the middleman to access treatment and medication for common health problems in participating pharmacies has seen a slow uptake in the Yarra Ranges.…
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Consultation for Bayswater activity centre
Community consultation has opened for proposed minor parking changes in the Bayswater Activity Centre by the Knox City Council, feedback closes 3 March. The council…
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Wheeling for the kids at Ferntree Gully North
On Friday 16 February, Ferntree Gully North Primary School embarked on their Wheelathon day journey. Run through rotary and in conjunction with Wheelchairs for Kids,…
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Making moves in gender equality through community grants
Grants have been awarded to two outer eastern organisations to help them in supporting and empowering women. Homelessness and foster care service Anchor received $10,000,…
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Stable One takes a step to providing affordable long-term rentals
Stable One is set to realise a long-term goal in the near future with a new project to help quell homelessness in the Outer East.…
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Two car accident in Upwey
A two car accident occurred in Tecoma on Thursday 22 February has left drivers with no injuries. Two cars collided on Glenfern Ave on Burwood…
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