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Free sustainable living workshops
Knox City Council is encouraging residents to join its free Knox at home program, designed to make sustainable living easy, fun, and rewarding. This online…
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Knox Police call for community help to build CCTV network
Victoria Police is asking Knox residents and business owners with CCTV cameras to assist in creating a local database of camera locations. The initiative will…
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RECALL: sensory sensations pea pod
New Dimension Oz has issued a product recall for the Sensory Sensations Pea Pod (Product Code: SS-Peapod, UPC: 9342559099212), sold nationwide both online and in-store…
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Yarra Valley Water gives uniforms a second life
Old workwear is getting a second life at Yarra Valley Water thanks to an initiative that recycles textiles to keep waste out of landfill. Over…
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Pizza, fire trucks, and community love at Belgrave
Belgrave’s Little Hendrix Cafe is once again rallying the community for a fun-filled fundraising event to support two vital local organisations – the CFA and…
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Lilydale students sewing the seeds of change
Lilydale High School (LHS) Year 9 students have been putting their creativity and sewing skills to good use, led by Marie Hovanjec, the class created…
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Sign up for a Victorian Seniors Card and enjoy free public transport during Seniors Festival
The much-anticipated Victorian Seniors Festival is just around the corner. This state-wide event for older residents takes place every October across Victoria. This year, the…
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Pj’s for style and socks for good
The Patch Store had a pyjama party for a good cause on Tuesday 5 August, raising awareness for a local winter woollies appeal. Staff dressed…
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Monbulk drives change for road safety
Coming together for an evening of education, a local sporting club has delivered a profound discussion and demonstration on road safety in the Dandenong Ranges.…
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Skewed expectations spell trouble for truffle growers despite demand
It’s been a tumultuous time for truffle growers in recent years, with Covid, economic conditions, weather patterns and the rise of synthetic truffle products toying…
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Rotary welcomes local news education
Community collaboration between local media and charity made for a fun and educational event on Wednesday 7 August. The Rotary Club in Belgrave welcomed Sar…
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Mixed results for latest ambulance response times in the Outer East
The average ambulance response times have been released for the last quarter of 2024/25, with mixed results in the Outer East. Ambulance Victoria (AV) crews…