News
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Changes to Knox Budget
Knox City Councillors have voted in favour of amendments to the 2025-26 budget, which highlighted cost escalations in construction materials and operational savings, along with…
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New research finds costlier, deadlier fires becoming more common
New research from the University of Tasmania’s Fire Centre has highlighted how the most catastrophic wildfires are occurring more frequently, with 43 per cent of…
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Colouring comp kids having a blast!
The month of August saw a local police station fill up with colour and creativity for a colouring competition open to primary school kids in…
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New meet-up to care for carers
A new and vital support program will begin for Bayswater residents in October and November, giving carers of all kinds a chance to connect and…
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Nation pauses to honour Blue Ribbon Day
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) joined police forces across the country on Monday, 29 September, to pause and reflect on National Police Remembrance Day (NPRD),…
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A flush new start: campaign tackles ageing septic problems in Monbulk
Households and businesses across Monbulk are being encouraged to connect to the sewerage system and say goodbye to ageing septic tanks, boggy yards, unpleasant odours…
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Safety at the forefront of updated Knox homelessness policy
Knox City Council has updated its Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Policy at the Monday 29 September council meeting, with a view to refreshing an endorsed…
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Wattle Hall open day celebrates Seniors Festival
As part of this year’s Seniors Festival, Life Activities Club Knox is opening the doors of Wattle Hall in Ferntree Gully, for a special open…
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Megan missing since 29 Sept
Police are appealing for public help to find 13-year-old Megan, who hasn’t been seen since Monday night, 29 September. She was last spotted around 9.30pm…
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Black Saturday survivor’s plea to ‘Get Fire Ready’ this summer
A Black Saturday survivor who lost his wife and son has warned of community complacency as Victoria heads into a high fire risk summer season.…
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Companies fined $65,000 for putting workers at risk of falls
WAM Homes Pty Ltd and Wanjia Metal Works Pty Ltd were sentenced in the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on Friday 19 September after pleading guilty to…
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Homelessness linked to tragic death
A report from the Coroners Court of Victoria has revealed the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding the death of 47-year-old Jay Joseph Harrison. At the time of…