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No further mask mandates as cases continue to rise
Despite rising case numbers and pressure on the hospital system, the Victorian State Government has ruled out introducing new mask mandates to try to curb…
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New statewide trauma service seeking providers
A key recommendation of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health system will soon be fulfilled with submissions being opened by the State Government for…
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Two free webinars for parents, carers and educators
Knox City Council will be hosting two free webinars for parents, carers and educators throughout July. On Tuesday 19 July from 7pm to 8.30pm, a…
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Next round of small business ventilation program funding available
The Victorian State Government has announced another round of the $60 million Small Business Ventilation Program will be available. Eligible businesses can access between $500…
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LED replacement in Boronia begins
Works to replace 500 street lights with energy-efficient LEDs throughout Boronia commenced this week. From 15 July, workers will be using an elevated platform to…
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Knox City introduces Empowering Communities project
Knox City Council has introduced the first phase of the Knox Empowering Communities project and is asking for the community to give feedback. “As our…
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Emerald to feature in new TV series Hunted
Emerald will feature in a new reality thriller airing Sunday 17 July on Network 10. ‘Hunted’ is an interesting concept which will follow 18 ‘Fugitives’…
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Car intercepted in Ferntree Gully carrying “trafficable” amount of drugs
At around 2am on Sunday 10 July, Police officers from Transit East Tasking Team observed a vehicle with a flat tyre driving on the wrong…
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VCAT upholds building permit denial for Glengollan Village development
A hyper-local feud between Saint Elmo Street residents and a retirement village was delivered a VCAT resolution on Friday 8 July, which rejected the proposed…
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Puffing Billy to get fast track upgrades
A range of railway equipment from the former Clyde Road level crossing in Berwick has been given to the Puffing Billy steam railway, fast-tracking upgrade…
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65-year-old Boronia man dies tragically in Yering crash
A 65-year-old Boronia man has been identified as the driver who tragically died in Yering crash on Wednesday 13 July. The crash occurred on Melba…
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Helping at-risk people in home fires
CFA and FRV have launched an online learning module to help support older people and those with disabilities to plan for fire emergencies at home.…