Q&A with Gareth Hart
1. What is something people don’t know about you?
I have an irrational fear of velvet. After spending my lifetime in the theatre (usually with...
Department of Health advice for a Covid-safe Christmas
The Department of Health has published COVIDSafe advice for hosts and attendees of household Christmas parties at www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/covidsafe-gatherings.
The advice includes a checklist for hosts...
Eight tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales
Christmas day is creeping up which only means one thing - so is Boxing Day.
Often the busiest shopping day in the year, it can...
4 tips for the best Christmas grocery shopping experience
Are you hosting Christmas this year? Or have you been asked to bring a plate or two? Trying to avoid going to the shops...
Operation roadside
Police began operation roadside on Friday 17 December to target impaired drivers, speeding, mobile phone use and seat belt offenses on the road.
On the...
Knox Immerse winners announced
As Knox Immerse 2021 art festival comes to a close, Knox City Council has awarded several prizes to honour outstanding contributions to this year’s...
Knoxfield woman arrested for alleged thefts
A 24-year-old Knoxfield woman has been arrested and remanded for several alleged mail thefts on 8 December 2021.
The woman is alleged to have...
Greens endorse local teacher for Streeton Ward
The Australian Greens Party have endorsed local teacher and environmentalist Wil Mikelsons for the upcoming February Streeton Ward by-election.
Streeton Ward in the Yarra Ranges...
Yarra Ranges hard waste
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging residents to make the most of their annual hard waste and bundled branch collection.
Between January and March every household...
EPA encourages community to report illegal dumping
After discovering illegal dumping of chemicals in the Dandenong Ranges because of a community tip-off, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging members of...
Reaching out to those most in need
For most people, 2021 has been both difficult and challenging. For Cheryll Roach, it has been a year of tragedy and heartache.
“When my dad...
Township tidy-ups underway
Yarra Ranges Council infrastructure teams are conducting additional township tidy-ups across the region to get villages, towns and urban centres in shape for a...