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Local and representatives dismayed at lack of funding for Knox infrastructure projects
Local, state and federal government representatives are dismayed at the lack of funding for major infrastructure projects in Knox, with the mayor of Knox City…
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Victorians urged to stay safe in parks and forests
Victorians planning to holiday regionally over the Melbourne Cup long weekend are urged to plan ahead and stay up to date as above-average spring rainfall…
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Landslip closes Monbulk Road between Kallista and Belgrave
A landslip has closed Monbulk Road between Belgrave and Kallista. Emergency services are directing, with the Department of Transport urging motorists to consider alternative routes…
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Federal budget targets affordable housing to combat housing crisis
In the new Federal Labor government’s first budget, social and affordable housing has received a major boost. The $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund, the…
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Police seek more information regarding 1984 cold case
Homicide Squad detectives from Victoria Police are continuing to appeal for information in relation to the 1984 death of teenager Mandy Lee Yodgee, whose body…
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Dandenong Ranges hit hard by flash flooding
The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges saw flash flooding on Tuesday 25 October, with the border of Upwey and Tecoma reportedly experiencing almost 94.6 millimetres…
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Labor releases first budget since forming government
The federal Labor Party has released its first budget, with deficit repair, investment in a resilient and modern economy and responsible economic management at the…
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Nominations for Yarra Ranges YOUth award open
Consider nominating a young person who deserves recognition for their achievements and contributions to the local community for Yarra Ranges Council’s Celebrating YOUth awards. Celebrating…
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CFA brigades attend fire in Sassafras
Reports of an electrical fire on Driffield Crescent in Sassafras saw CFA respond just before 6.30pm on Tuesday 25 October. Seven CFA units from Bayswater,…
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“The next generation of warriors” honoured at Upwey Belgrave RSL
Vaughan Atherton and Mikhail Chizhik served in the armed forces at distinctly different times, but both saw a need for greater representation of younger veterans…
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Knox City Council approve research and development centre for microbiological testing
Knox City Council has approved a permit for the construction of a research and development centre for microbiological testing and associated manufacturing at 5 William…
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Communal vegetable garden and dining space in Kalorama receives council funding
A plan to create a communal veggie garden and an outdoor meal and seating area for locals in 2023 by has received an $8,000 injection…












