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Shaky start to the weekend in Victoria
Several Victorians were rudely awakened in the early hours of the morning by one of the biggest earthquakes in recent months. Thousands of people have…
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Illegal wildlife trade continuing to infiltrate Australia
A Yarra Ranges resident is reigniting the focus on the illegal trade of wildlife as protected species continue to make their way into and throughout…
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Investing in public safety for The Basin
Works to create improved foot traffic in The Basin is being readdressed by Knox Council. At the latest council meeting on 26 June, Deputy Mayor…
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‘Slap in the face’ for Knox locals
Parking charges have now kicked in at Knox Westfield Mall, causing a stir amongst traders and locals alike. As of early June, those visiting the…
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Yarra Ranges marathon prepares for 10th anniversary
On Sunday 26 November, participants of all levels will converge on the start line for this year’s 10th Annual Run for the Young Marathon. Bridge…
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Knox Factor returns for 2023
Aspiring singers aged 5-25 years who live, work, play or study in Knox, can now apply for Knox Factor 2023 Knox Factor is an annual…
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Knox bin changes effective 1 July
From 1 July, Knox City Council will start collecting food and garden waste bins from residents, on a weekly basis. The household rubbish bin (with…
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Knox council adopts 2023-24 budget
The Knox Council has confirmed its Annual Budget for 2023/24, with only minor changes expected for the municipality. At the latest council meeting on 26…
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Puffing Billy Running Festival to bring two-day celebration to the Hills
A new look Puffing Billy Running Festival is emerging from hibernation this spring, shaking off the remnants of Covid-19 with an adrenaline-fuelled running event for…
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Belgrave CFA lends a hand as Monbulk shop ‘gutted’ by fire
A retail store on Monbulk’s Main Road has been “totally gutted” after a fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday 28 June. A…
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Inflation surprise as rate of growth slows for May
Inflation has come in softer than expected and sunk back to 5.6 per cent in May from 6.8 per cent in April. Markets were expecting…
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Petition calls for better Hills Hub service
Hill’s residents are calling on Cardinia Shire Council to reconsider their management of Emerald’s Hills Hub as community complaints address the lack of access and…