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Ferntree Gully Library flashes First Nations photography
Almost sixty photographs are situated about the Ferntree Gully library, exhibited there until the end of January 2024. Following on from the state government-funded photography…
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New Knox Library fit to rival Alexandria
Scheduled to open in March 2024, construction of the new Knox Library is making progress. The new Library’s Key design features include: A garden room,…
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Checking your pool and spa barrier for safety
Knox City Council is encouraging locals to complete simple checks for pool or spa safety barriers to help find and fix important safety issues. Faulty…
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Year in review: The best pictures of 2023
Community members and groups alike achieved a lot in 2023, and the Star Mail was lucky enough to capture some special moments shared in the…
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Highest residual fire risk in Port Phillip region in over a decade
Victoria’s Bushfire Risk Management Report for 2022-2023, released on 20 December last year, has detailed the efforts that went into bushfire management for the year…
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Kindness gives hope for 2024
Paying it forward On 3 January, at approximately 2.50pm at the Mt Evelyn IGA supermarket my wife and I were shopping for a couple of…
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LED tealights sold at The Reject Shop recalled
An array of different flameless LED tealight products sold at The Reject Shop stores across the country have been recalled. The battery compartment of the…
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Government funding boost to make finding kinder spaces easier
To help make finding kindergarten places easier, the Victorian Government announced an increase in funding to expand the Central Registration and Enrolment Schemes (CRES) Administrative…
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Laptop charger sold at Officeworks recalled
Due to a fault which may break the product and put consumers at risk of an electric shock, a laptop charger sold at Officeworks has…
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Victorian Government makes pledge to eradicate invasive fire ants
The Victorian Government announced $69.7 million to help the national fight against one of the world’s worst invasive pests, the Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA)…
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Eastern 80 approaching with the support of ambassadors Ruby and Ella
The latest edition of the Eastern 80 is approaching, with all welcome to join the ride and raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital. Two…
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Council to collect live Christmas trees in Knox
Festivities are over, and you may be wondering what to do with your live Christmas tree. As part of Knox City Council’s fortnightly bundled branch…