News
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Child Safe Standards Community Information Sessions
With the passing of the Child Protection Reform and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2022 and updates to the Victorian Child Safe Standards in May and…
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Yarra Ranges Council meeting closed to gallery
For the second time this year, Yarra Ranges Council closed its doors to the public gallery during a council meeting. On Tuesday 11 April, Mayor…
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RSPCA looking for volunteers at Ferntree Gully and Bayswater Op Shops
RSPCA Victoria is looking for new volunteers at its Ferntree Gully and soon-to-be-opened Bayswater Op Shops, after the Covid-19 pandemic led to a dramatic drop…
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Clean Up Australia Day event in The Basin on Sunday April 30
A Clean Up Australia Day event will be held in The Basin on Sunday 30 April from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Organiser Lynette Hayhurst said gloves…
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Knox CFA Group raises over $25,000 – and counting – for Good Friday Appeal
Knox CFA brigades raised over $26,000 in cash for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, as a part of a $1.6 million raised by…
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CFA responds to Belgrave car accident
Around 1.30pm on Tuesday 11 April, CFA units from Belgrave and Kallista responded to a vehicle incident on Monbulk Road in Belgrave. The incident involved…
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Rotary Club receives grant to improve safety
The Rotary Club of Ferntree Gully has received $112,665 from the Knox Empowering Communities Program to run a social inclusion program focused on youth engagement.…
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Endo, pelvic pain clinic in outer-east announced
The first and only endometriosis and pelvic pain in the outer east is launching in Ringwood, catering to women across the Yarra Ranges. The announcement…
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Creating school projects in the Hills from fallen trees
After launching its Lilydale showroom in December last year, local organisation Treasuring Our Trees is continuing to establish and launch projects in the Hills. Founder…
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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…