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Road conditions in Kallista desperate, according to residents
On Thursday 2 March, Kallista residents came together to discuss funding solutions to seal dirt roads in the area, after it was announced more than…
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Interest rate rises to 3.60 per cent, creating more pain for households
Another month, another interest rate rise. The RBA announced at its meeting on Tuesday 7 March an increase in the cash rate target by 25…
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Bacteria detected in Quarry Lake in Ferntree Gully
Knox City Council has put out a warning over the water quality at Quarry Lake in Ferntree Gully, after a bacteria strain posing a risk…
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Drug driving caught in Knoxfield
At around 7.30pm on Monday 6 March, a 32-year-old man on his probationary license was observed with false number plates on his vehicle on Stud…
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Fusion Party candidate Owen Miller wants to see government embrace technology for the betterment of society
Fusion Party candidate Owen Miller nominated for the Aston by-election because “the major parties are just wasting our time.” The software engineer said his decision…
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Locals should expect a longer commute on trains
With buses replacing trains between Camberwell and Box Hill stations until late May 2023, disruptions on the Belgrave line are already increasing travel times for…
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Grants for local clubs in Knox now open
Local clubs in Boronia, Ferntree Gully and The Basin can apply for grants through the Leisure Minor Capital Works Grant Scheme. Up to $10,000 in…
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Council seeks feedback on outdoor dining parklets
Knox City Council has invited locals to have their say on the future of the outdoor dining parklet program by 17 March. “The parklet program…
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Hills mentoring program searches for volunteers
A six-week mentoring program at St Luke’s Anglican Church in Cockatoo is looking for volunteers. 2XL, a mentoring program for children in grades two to…
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Community health services parliamentary launch
To better support community health organisations into the future as the health crisis continues to grow, Community Health First was officially launched last week in…
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Fruit grower urged to be vigilant after queensland fruit fly detected in Silvan
After seven Queensland Fruit Flies were detected in Silvan in February, a local organisation is working to mitigate the impact. Regional fruit fly project coordinator…
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Selby installation causing pain for residents
A Selby family say they had to move out of their rental due to the disruption being caused by an Ausnet construction next door to…
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