News
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How to know which bin to put out
The new food and garden bin service has started. Your green-lidded food and garden bin is now collected weekly. Your yellow-lidded household rubbish bin each…
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STOPIT marks one year in service
A new service to stamp out unwanted sexual behaviour on public transport has received more than 1500 notifications in its first year. STOPIT – a…
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Trains on Lilydale and Belgrave lines disrupted
Trains on the Belgrave and Lilydale lines have been disrupted this morning after a person was hit by a train. “Police will prepare a report…
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painting wonders on walls in ferntree
An initiative to brighten up the community is underway in Ferntree Gully, wth a series of artworks popping up around town. Kick-started by Knox Council,…
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Do you have the best pie in Knox?
Do you know where to find the best pies and pastries in Knox? The 34th annual Great Aussie Pie competition has just opened registrations for…
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New pavilion to encourage more women in local sports
An initiative to encourage women in sport has become a reality thanks to several hard-working volunteers around the Knox municipality. The St Andrews Cricket Club,…
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EV charging station rollout across Yarra Ranges near completion
The rollout of fast-charging electric vehicle stations in the Yarra Ranges is near completion. 50-kilowatt charging stations in Belgrave, Healesville and Yarra Junction are soon…
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Yarra Junction man explores the Pike family history in new book
A book spanning hundreds of years of the Pike family will be launched this month. It’s the third book written by Hendrik Boer, of Yarra…
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Webinar to help concerns around vaping
Are you a parent or carer and not sure how to talk to your young person about vaping? Join us for an informative online webinar…
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Over $6.2 million for Boronia sports ground
A local sports club is set to have a facelift, following a series of funding grants being shared with the community. Boronia’s Tormore Reserve is…
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El Niño declared, hot and dry weather expected
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has declared the onset of an El Niño, with hotter, drier conditions expected to be noticeable from the second half…
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Breaking the drinking culture for a cause
Being surrounded by booze and a good time sounds like a dream to some people, but for one Montrose business owner it’s almost a nightmare.…