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Monbulk brigade on the hunt for young firefighters
After Monbulk Fire Brigade welcomed two new young firefighters into its ranks, the brigade is hoping to encourage more locals to get involved in its…
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Kalorama’s Five Ways revamp community feedback opens
Some locals are concerned for the future of the Kalorama’s ‘five ways’ round, with the historical landmark set to undergo a revamp, with proposed design…
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Successful pilot program extended at Miller’s Homestead
Knox City Council has voted to extend the pilot program at Millers Homestead until 2027 in partnership with Eastern Region Libraries. A report on the…
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Daniela De Martino retains Monbulk for Labor Party
Monbulk has a new member of parliament for the first time since 2002, with the Labor Party’s Daniela De Martino replacing retiring Monbulk MP James…
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Labor wins third consecutive term in government
Daniel Andrews will be Premier of Victoria for a historic third term, easily defeating the Liberal opposition despite a statewide swing against the Labor Party.…
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Increased Labor vote powers ‘Action’ Jackson Taylor to victory in Bayswater
Incumbent Bayswater MP Jackson Taylor defied a statewide swing against Labor and predictions of a close race to defeat former Ferntree Gully MP Nick Wakeling,…
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Last founding member of Ferntree Gully CFA passes at age 97
The last living founding member of Ferntree Gully CFA has died, 80 years after the brigade was founded. Ferntree Gully CFA advised the public on…
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Grey skies can often hide UV risks according to Sunsmart
Ultraviolet radiation (UV) levels are still ‘very high’ and putting people at risk according to SunSmart. despite Victoria recording high rainfall and cooler temperatures. UV…
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Knox Australia Day Awards nominations close 2 December
Nominations for the Knox Australia Day Awards close Friday 2 December. “Our Awards is a great opportunity to recognise those who reach out to help…
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Local residents urged to register burnoffs
Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley residents are being urged to register their burn-offs this bushfire season, in an effort to prevent unnecessary call-outs for local…
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Young volunteers enhance driving skills through Education Fund
When two teenage boys were killed in a road accident in Cockatoo in early January 1995, Anthony, 15 and Travis, 13 were brothers and both…
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Council set to amend Planning Scheme Erosion Management Overlay in 2024
Yarra ranges Erosion Management Overlay (EMO) Planning Scheme Amendment will be overhauled, which is predicted to be approved by the state government in around October…
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