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Police make arrests after crime spree
Police have charged five teenagers following an alleged crime spree across multiple suburbs on Friday 7 April, including across Knox. Police said it is alleged…
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Casey MP Aaron Violi to seek community consultation before deciding position on Voice to Parliament
Casey MP Aaron Violi will engage with the community before making a decision on whether to support a yes or no vote ahead of the…
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Commemorate ANZAC Day at Ferntree Gully Quarry on Tuesday 25 April
An ANZAC Day dawn service will be held in the Ferntree Gully Quarry on Tuesday 25 April, honouring servicemen and women who have given their…
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RSL sub-branch president now the oldest in the state
After being recently elected and turning 90 on 8 May, Gembrook RSL president Norm Smith is the oldest RSL president in the state. Mr Smith…
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Local community Immunisation Sessions offer free flu shots
Community members are encouraged to register for one of Yarra Ranges Council’s upcoming community immunisation sessions to receive their flu vaccination for 202. Sessions are…
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47 years of fresh fruit at the Upper Ferntree Gully Market comes to an end
Pellegrino’s Fresh Fruits has called time on their stall at the Upper Ferntree Gully Market after 47 years and many great memories for the family…
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90 per cent of child car restraints incorrectly fitted, according to Kidsafe
local parents and carers to regularly check that their child car restraints are correctly installed and adjusted to fit their child and book in for…
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Flying foxes causing concern for local farmers
With the destruction of fruit crops playing a part in the growers’ decision to either sell up or relocate, local farmers say they are feeling…
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Shaping Boronia submissions end soon
Local residents’ opportunity to have their say on the draft Boronia Renewal Project ends on Thursday 13 April at 5pm. The draft plan, developed by…
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Green waste bins coming to Knox LGA soon
People living in the Knox City LGA will have a green waste bin delivered between 20 April and 28 April if they don’t already have…
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Emerald employees applauded at Workmanship Awards
At a bi-annual Rotary awards night, employees from Emerald and surrounding businesses have been recognised for their efforts. The Pride of Workmanship Awards, held Tuesday…
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New wave of Community Changemakers needed
Yarra Ranges Council is looking for Yarra Ranges residents who are interested in applying for the Community Changemakers Program and creating positive change in their…