News
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Giving sight to those who can’t see
Sometimes the missing piece in someone’s life is a dog. That’s the case for several Victorians who are blind, or have low vision, and in…
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Nine and a half year manslaughter charge
A man has been jailed by the Victorian Supreme Court for the manslaughter of a Melbourne father with a fishing knife. Darryl Kennedy was sentenced…
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Female and non-binary drivers wanted for L2P program
The Yarra Ranges L2P program is on the hunt for more mentors, particularly those who identify as female or non-binary. L2P mentors need only to…
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Wind warning issued
A severe weather warning for damaging winds has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) on Wednesday 19 Jul at 4.53pm and may effect…
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Exterior works underway at fairpark
The scaffolding is down and the exterior of the new multipurpose facility at Fairpark Reserve is complete. Now work is underway on the facility’s interior…
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Farmers urged to stay on the safe side for Farm Safety Week
16 to 23 July is National Farm Safety Week and farmers are urged to take note, avoid complacency and think about how they could work…
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St Luke’s upbeat about new defibrillator
Community Bank Cockatoo-Gembrook recently supported St Luke’s church in Cockatoo with the purchase of a defibrillator. New minister, Sandy Solomon, thanked the bank for their…
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Fireys recognised for bravery during bushfire crisis
More than one hundred Dandenong and Knox volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the…
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Young voices are encouraged to be heard
Knox City Council Youth Services is hosting the Knox Youth Summit, an exciting event bringing together young people across Knox to discuss important issues including…
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Deception and lies for more time behind bars
After deceptive behaviour at the Victorian County Court, a Healesville local has received an extended prison sentence. Monica Kallelea was sentenced by County Court judge…
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New EV charging stations around Knox
New Electric Vehicle (EV) fast charging stations have been installed at Bayswater train station and other locations. Knox Mayor, Councillor Marcia Timmers-Leitch said about 400…
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Ford recalls 2014-2017 Mustangs due to defect
Ford has issued a recall for 18,840 2014-2017 Mustangs due to a defect that could cause ‘serious injury or death’. A manufacturing defect in the…