News
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Get to know your local fire station ahead of this year’s bushfire season
The Dandenong Ranges, like some other parts of Victoria, is known to be an area of very high bushfire risk. Living here means accepting that…
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Seeking kindergarten providers for Knox
Council is seeking expressions of interest from kindergarten providers to deliver services for local families from January 2025. All Kindergarten Service Providers will be invited…
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Police looking for 49-year-old wanted on warrant for assault related offences
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Mauricio Ledo. The 49-year-old is wanted on warrant for assault related offences. Ledo is described as…
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Webinar to explain Yarra Ranges Council’s Draft Housing Strategy
Yarra Ranges Council is hosting a webinar on Thursday 9 November to help explain their extensive Draft Housing Strategy. The webinar will be held from…
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Government inquiry launches into Optus outage
The Government will undertake a post-incident telecommunications review into the Optus outage that affected millions of Australians yesterday. Connectivity is absolutely essential for Australian consumers…
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AusNet’s $500 million REFCL program completed
The Allan Labor Government is helping keep Victorians safe with the installation of world-leading bushfire safety technology completed across the state. Minister for Energy and…
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Waste concerns arise at recent council meeting
Controversy and concern rings out in the Yarra Ranges as locals come to terms with the new FOGO services being introduced to the municipality. Several…
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Optus outages cause chaos across the nation
Hills locals have been forcefully disconnected as Optus experienced its worst network outage. Across the country, those who were connected to the telco provider were…
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Emergency response in Ferntree Gully
Two CFA units from Ferntree Gully responded to a vehicle into a structure on Burwood Hwy in Ferntree Gully around 6.33pm on November 7. No…
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Stopping discrimination in its tracks
Knox City Council have announced an upcoming training program that will provide practical skills to call out harmful behaviours that can lead to poor mental…
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Report shows methylamphetamine and cocaine consumption on the rise
The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)’s latest National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program has revealed a concerning increase in methylamphetamine and cocaine consumption in Australia. Sampling…
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Rate rise to hurt mortgage holders, home buyers
Another interest rate hike will push up mortgage repayments, erode borrowing power and keep a lid on festive season spending. The 13th cash rate increase…