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Officers recommend council rejects Lake Knox permits ahead of meeting
If Knox City Council rejects two planning permits on Monday night for the controversial development of a man-made dam known to locals as ‘Lake Knox’,…
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Swimming lessons crucial for keeping children safe
During the pandemic, 47 per cent of children missed out on swimming lessons and opportunities to develop water safety skills according to a new survey…
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Yarra Ranges issues impostor phone scam warning
A potential phone scam involving a caller posing as a Yarra Ranges Council officer and asking for personal information has forced the council to issue…
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Interest rate rises and inflation contribute to cost of living
The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised interest rates for the final time in 2022 by .25 basis points to 3.10 per cent, as Australians…
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Council officers recommend against ‘Lake Knox’ planning permits
Knox City Council officers have recommended rejecting two planning permits for 621 Burwood Highway, Knoxfield, the site of a man-made dam known to locals as…
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Upwey community groups collaborate for garden project
Two community groups have collaborated on a project for the Upwey Community Garden, making use of local woodworking skills. The Upwey Men’s Shed was contacted…
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Annual Fun Run raises over $45,000 for children’s hospital
Rotary Club of Emerald’s annual Kid’s Fun Run raised over $45,000 for the Monash Children’s Hospital in 2022, in an event that saw hundreds of…
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Treasuring Our Trees launches new showroom
When 25,000 trees fell during the June 2021 storm event, arborist David Ferrier was dismayed to see many of them leaving the hills or rotting…
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Police respond to Upwey collision
Police officers from Belgrave Police Station responded to reports of a collision in Upwey on Saturday 3 December, where they discovered a car had collided…
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Re-elected Labor government announces new cabinet
The new Victorian cabinet was sworn in on Monday 5 December, as Premier Daniel Andrews aims to deliver on his election promises of bringing back…
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Ambulance service sees extreme demand over the weekend
Ambulance services experienced an extremely high demand in the metropolitan region for ambulances on Saturday 3 December. An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said they have a…
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Emerald Lake sees Christmas spirit return
With a spectacular evening of carolling and picnicking awaiting local residents, Emerald Carols are making a return to the Lake. In its fifth year, Emerald…