News
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Preps descend for 2024
February is already well underway and across Victoria thousands of tiny feet have begun marching to school for very the first time. Prep aged kids…
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Supported playgroups a welcome addition to the Parents Hub
For parents navigating the early childhood sector it can be complex enough without adding a requirement for additional needs or support. Mooroolbark’s Parents Hub is…
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Tecoma to hit 100th birthday
2024 will be the year for a celebration in Tecoma as residents begin to plan centennial events for the township that got its name when…
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headspace Knox takes shape
headspace Knox recently unveiled renovations following a refresh to provide young people with a more inviting, inclusive and sustainable hub. Funded by the Federal Government’s…
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First Day at School
How many of you remember your first day at school, your first separation from whoever cared for you for those first five years of your…
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Knox Fest Regenerated
An epic program is planned for this year’s Knox Fest, returning to Ferntree Gully in March. The much-loved free community festival started more than 40…
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CFA keeping heritage safe
CFA actively encourages a proactive approach to protect heritage values, whether they are of Indigenous or non-Indigenous (historic) heritage: They include cultural heritage values advisers…
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Over 5000 Mazda cars recalled due to power steering fault
5257 2024 Mazda CX-60 (KH) and CX-90 (KK) models have been recalled due to an issue with the power steering. Due to a manufacturing defect,…
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Belgrave Survival Day continues
Belgrave Survival Day has announced its annual community event for Sunday 3 March this year. The annual event celebrates Australian Indigenous People’s survival, culture and…
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Paramedic response times improve despite demand for ambulance services breaking records again
Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are reaching patients nearly two minutes faster than a year ago despite another record-breaking quarter for emergency ambulance demand. Executive Director…
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Local wineries and walking trails feature in book on best dog-friendly spots
One bounding boozehound has compiled a handy guidebook of dog-friendly wineries, including a number in the Yarra Valley. Author and photographer Muriel Wang and her…
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Kawasaki general engines in lawn mowers recalled
Kawasaki general engines with voltage regulators (part no. 21066-0785), installed in select Cub Cadet and Hustler lawn mowers have been recalled on 29 January 2024.…












