News
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Paramedic response times improve despite demand for ambulance services breaking records again
Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are reaching patients nearly two minutes faster than a year ago despite another record-breaking quarter for emergency ambulance demand. Executive Director…
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Local wineries and walking trails feature in book on best dog-friendly spots
One bounding boozehound has compiled a handy guidebook of dog-friendly wineries, including a number in the Yarra Valley. Author and photographer Muriel Wang and her…
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Kawasaki general engines in lawn mowers recalled
Kawasaki general engines with voltage regulators (part no. 21066-0785), installed in select Cub Cadet and Hustler lawn mowers have been recalled on 29 January 2024.…
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Three… ways to make school fun
It’s finally the time families have been dreading – back to school for children across the state. Here’s three ways to make going back to…
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Tecoma retaining wall work continues
Traffic along Burwood Highway in Tecoma was delayed by retaining wall works along the roadside on Friday 2 February School based and rush-hour traffic was…
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Library Lovers Day
This February 14, Boronia library is hosting its annual ‘Library Lovers’ event for those in need of some company, whether it is sourced from books…
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Flags flying high at Dandenong Ranges RSL
The Dandenong Ranges RSL has become more visible to the community in Sassafras thanks to a funding injection from the Federal Government’s Saluting Their Service…
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Food pantry opens at Salvation Army Ferntree Gully Corps Church in Ferntree Gully
Despite a recent blow to the Salvation Army Corps Church in Ferntree Gully, the organisation is still giving back to the community after launching an…
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Man charged following fatal collision in Rowville
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal collision in Rowville last month. Emergency services were called to the intersection of…
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Training opportunities for community groups in Knox
Knox Council has announced an array of free community workshops for 2024 to support not-for-profit community groups and clubs that deliver activities, programs and services…
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Victorians urged to take care as temperatures soar
The government is reminding Victorians to take care of themselves and others as the hottest day in a year approaches, set to blanket most of…
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Updates on all things Knox live on air
Knox Mayor and Councillor Jude Dwight will be live on air providing updates about all things Knox on the local community radio station, Radio Eastern…