News
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Community op shops continuing to face closures
A concerning rise in the number of community op shops having shut down or facing closure has arisen in the Yarra Ranges and beyond, despite…
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Pilot of STEM program at Puffing Billy Railway
Belgrave’s popular Puffing Billy Railway in collaboration with St Columba’s College has started a pilot education program for female students in Year 11 studying VCE…
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Long weekend safety reminder
With thousands of Victorians eggs-pected to spend time outdoors this Easter long weekend and throughout the school holidays, people are being urged to act sensibly…
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‘Lake Knox’ fate decided leaving campaigners ‘gutted’
Knox Council is “disappointed” and Knox Environment Society “gutted” after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) approved the planned sub-division of “Lake Knox”. VCAT…
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Hit a trail, try a class, get moving for Active April
The cooler temperatures of autumn may be showing up but health organisations across the Yarra Ranges are encouraging people this April to not let that…
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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…












