News
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Knox Police call for community help to build CCTV network
Victoria Police is asking Knox residents and business owners with CCTV cameras to assist in creating a local database of camera locations. The initiative will…
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RECALL: sensory sensations pea pod
New Dimension Oz has issued a product recall for the Sensory Sensations Pea Pod (Product Code: SS-Peapod, UPC: 9342559099212), sold nationwide both online and in-store…
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Yarra Valley Water gives uniforms a second life
Old workwear is getting a second life at Yarra Valley Water thanks to an initiative that recycles textiles to keep waste out of landfill. Over…
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Pizza, fire trucks, and community love at Belgrave
Belgrave’s Little Hendrix Cafe is once again rallying the community for a fun-filled fundraising event to support two vital local organisations – the CFA and…
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Lilydale students sewing the seeds of change
Lilydale High School (LHS) Year 9 students have been putting their creativity and sewing skills to good use, led by Marie Hovanjec, the class created…
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Sign up for a Victorian Seniors Card and enjoy free public transport during Seniors Festival
The much-anticipated Victorian Seniors Festival is just around the corner. This state-wide event for older residents takes place every October across Victoria. This year, the…
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Pj’s for style and socks for good
The Patch Store had a pyjama party for a good cause on Tuesday 5 August, raising awareness for a local winter woollies appeal. Staff dressed…
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Monbulk drives change for road safety
Coming together for an evening of education, a local sporting club has delivered a profound discussion and demonstration on road safety in the Dandenong Ranges.…
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Skewed expectations spell trouble for truffle growers despite demand
It’s been a tumultuous time for truffle growers in recent years, with Covid, economic conditions, weather patterns and the rise of synthetic truffle products toying…
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Sport
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Rovers send reminder on eve of real stuff
The premiership cup has not yet been lifted but the passing of the baton has already taken place in Outer East Women’s Division 1 football.…
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Zumba zooms into Monbulk
A free community Zumba class is set to bring energy, connection and a whole lot of dance moves to Monbulk, starting next Thursday, 14 August…
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Flame of the game
Upper Ferntree Gully Football and Netball Club’s dedicated volunteer, Wayne Constantine has been recognised in Bunnings’ national ‘Legend of the Tongs’ initiative, in partnership with…
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Aboriginal elder attends rugby match despite disappointment
Ahead of the NRL’s Indigenous Round match tonight, a local senior Aboriginal elder said she will attend the game despite a previous issue not yet…
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Silvan delivers spectacular finish to the 2025 Trail Running Series
The Trail Running Series marked a major milestone with the series finale held at Silvan in the Dandenong Ranges on Sunday, 3 August 2025, marking…
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Step Upwey to victory
There were cheers, tears and high-fives all around as Upwey South Primary School’s sport aerobics team, The Diamond Lyrebirds, danced their way to gold at…
Entertainment
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Public art for you to peruse in the Outer East
The Outer East is abound with talented artists with plenty of opportunities to admire and enjoy their works, and it also attracts may artist from…
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Still Life, In Motion
Reimagining the traditional life drawing concept, a local artist has meshed classical themes with the world of fashion, performance, and set design. Degas’ Ballet Dancers…
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Gembrook to host MYC’s Bushdance
After nearly four decades of making music and memories, Melbourne Youth Chorale (MYC) is inviting the Gembrook community to dust off their boots and join…
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Music, mateship and a mission at Sooki
Local not-for-profit charity Parents Battle of the Bands (PBOB) is returning to the Sooki Lounge in Belgrave on Thursday, 31 July for their second annual…
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Exceptional talent of art quilters on show at the Museum
The Art Quilt Australia and Expressions: The Wool Quilt Prize exhibition has once again arrived at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum in Lilydale. The exhibition…
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New life for Chandler Oak Mural
The Chandler Oak Mural in The Basin has received a fresh new look, following a community-led consultation by Knox Council earlier this year. Located on…
In Business – Sponsored
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Happier ageing with Nurse Next Door and Belgrave’s Beloved Desi
Since opening five years ago, Nurse Next Door Melbourne Outer East has grown into a trusted provider, delivering premium in-home care to clients across the…
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Vibrant retirement living
In the heart of Lilydale, where the lush Yarra Valley meets the Dandenong Ranges, stands Lilydale Valley Views – not just a retirement village, but…
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Customer satisfaction the goal for New Belgrave Motors
New Belgrave Motors are reliable, experienced and always go the extra mile. Owners and dynamic duo Shane and Cindy Taylor say safety is the number…
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Keeping commercial fleets rolling: Fast Freddies brings the workshop to you
Every hour a commercial vehicle sits idle costs money. Whether it’s a delivery truck with a flat tyre on the Princes Freeway, a construction excavator…
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Reigniting hope: How The Avenue School creates pathways to success for every young person
In a world where traditional education doesn’t work for everyone, The Avenue School stands as a beacon of hope, committed to creating an inclusive and…
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Winter Warmers: the magic of wood fire heating
There’s something truly magical about stepping through your front door on a frosty July evening to be greeted by the gentle crackle of burning logs…
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Rotary welcomes local news education
Community collaboration between local media and charity made for a fun and educational event on Wednesday 7 August. The Rotary Club in Belgrave welcomed Sar…
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Mixed results for latest ambulance response times in the Outer East
The average ambulance response times have been released for the last quarter of 2024/25, with mixed results in the Outer East. Ambulance Victoria (AV) crews…
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Plenty to celebrate at Cockatoo CFA
Cockatoo Fire Brigade celebrated their renovated fire station and new command vehicle which will further boost their ability to protect their community. Deputy Chief Officer…
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Melbourne Water seeking community experiences ahead of Yarra Ranges flood mapping updates
Melbourne Water are calling on Yarra Ranges residents to help guide the updating of flood maps in the region. Community engagement is open until 24…
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Cache me outside – weeding edition
Last Saturday, 2 August, 17 Geocachers joined the Friends of Gembrook Park in a hands-on environmental effort to weed out Tradescantia fluminensis from the forest…
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Action over advocacy as homelessness reaches record levels
A prominent sentiment of this Homelessness Week was action over advocacy, as local services feel the brunt of rising rents and family violence. This was…