News
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Local prostate support group goes international
A global circle of support is forming for men impacted by prostate cancer thanks to a new initiative by the Ringwood Prostate Cancer Support Group.…
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Controlled burn takes a wild turn
A controlled burn got out of hand on Old Macclesfield Rd in Monbulk on Wednesday afternoon, 11 December. The fire quickly spread across a nature…
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Standing strong for change
Industrial action from police continues across Victoria with Belgrave Police Station holding their walk out this week. Police members at the Belgrave police station walked…
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Help Guide a paw-sitive change this Christmas
As Christmas approaches, Ferntree Gully resident and passionate advocate for Guide Dogs Victoria, Veronica Levey is urging the community to support this year’s Christmas Appeal…
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Tis the season to be roadwise
Police are pleading with motorists to prioritise road safety over the Christmas and New Year period as Operation Roadwise kicks off. The statewide road policing…
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100 years of Kallista
Kallista is getting ready to celebrate its 100th birthday on Saturday 29 March 2025, the town will mark 100 years since it officially changed its…
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Wood You Believe? Knox Club crafts 550 gifts for charity
Knox and District Woodworkers Club held a special meeting to celebrate another successful year of giving back to the community last Wednesday night, 4 December.…
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Where to see Christmas lights in the Outer East
One of the most magical parts of the festive season is the wonderful array of homes lit up and decorated as the days count down…
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New boots fit for female firefighters
Thousands of firefighters will soon be sporting new boots as CFA goes to market to find the perfect fit for our females. In an Australian…
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Security measures to remain at Yarra Ranges Council meetings
Once again the question has been asked of Yarra Ranges Council to consider cutting down on security spending, this time as a potential cost-saving measure.…
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A little piece of Christmas
A little piece of Christmas and a cross-continental collaboration will be screened at this year’s Knox Christmas Carols on Saturday 14 December. Accordion player James…
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Hairpin Banskia at dire risk from more frequent and severe bushfires
New research published in the Australian Journal of Botany has identified a common plant of the Yarra Ranges that could be wiped from the landscape…