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Busy week of funding commitments and new candidates for Bayswater and Monbulk electorates
With less than four weeks until the November 26 state election, candidates in the Bayswater and Monbulk electorates were busy making funding pledges, election commitments…
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Belgrave South Primary School opens new interactive play space
Students at Belgrave South Primary School now have access to interactive learning opportunities after the opening of a new cubby house-based play space. The play…
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AJP candidate for Monbulk Leah Folloni wants to see greater government action on animal welfare issues
Local business owner Leah Folloni isn’t new to a political campaign, having run as a candidate for the Animal Justice Party three times before nominating…
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Upwey businesses hit hard by flash flooding
In the aftermath of a damaging flash flooding event on the evening of Tuesday 25 October, businesses in Upwey are facing the loss of tens…
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Community groups in Knox share $375,000 in funding
Through Knox City Council’s annual Community Development Fund grants program, community playgroups, emergency relief networks, disability and carer support services, Indigenous and multicultural groups, environmental…
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Knox City calls for young people to join advisory board
Applications are now open for the Knox City Council 2023 Youth Advisory Committee. Young people on the committee advise Council about issues facing young people…
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Small Change grants available for Cardinia Shire artists
Artists and arts groups are encouraged to apply for the Cardinia Arts Small Change Grants program for 2022. The Cardinia Arts Small Change Grants provide…
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Knox City Council asks for budget feedback
Knox City Council is asking residents to share their thoughts on what priorities the council should focus on to inform the Annual Budget 2023/24, with…
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Funding committments for local schools
With almost $9 million pledged to upgrade and modernise Emerald Secondary College, and a commitment to install electronic speed signs near Gembrook Primary School, the…
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Government launches new strategy to improve Victorians‘ sexual health
The State Government is aiming to tackle the rates of blood-borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections with a new strategy, helping all Victorians achieve the…
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Raising the curtain on the history of The 1812 Theatre
It was a commonly held belief that The 1812 Theatre was founded in 1945. An important historical project has set the record straight, however, discovering…
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Victoria Local Hero award nomination for Sassafras local
Founder of popular local group Mums of the Hills and Sassafras local Belinda Young was “completely floored” when she found out about her Victoria Local…