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Help shape pawsome plan for dogs and cats
Share your ideas about how Knox Council can best manage dogs and cats — responsible pet ownership benefits everyone whether you’re a pet owner or…
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Free smoke alarm service for vulnerable homes
The CFA’s District 13 Command is continuing its vital community safety initiative by providing free smoke alarm installations to residents in the Kallista area. This…
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Emerald U3A: thriving through community and connection
Emerald U3A is kicking off another successful year, continuing to grow and adapt despite the challenges faced in recent years – from fewer than 300…
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Emerald SES respond to 30+ calls amid strong winds
Between midnight on Saturday 22 February and 11am on 24 February, VIC SES Emerald Unit volunteers were the busiest in the state, responding to more…
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Celebrate Parks Week with free community activities
Cardinia Shire Council will host a variety of free community activities throughout the Shire from Monday 3 to Monday 10 March to celebrate Parks Week.…
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Preserve the goodness at Belgrave Library
If you’ve ever wondered how to create delicious, probiotic-rich foods at home, ‘The Fermented Mother’ at Belgrave Library has just the event for you. Jessica…
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Funding and promises for a CCTV network
More than a decade ago, the first of a network of CCTV cameras were promised to keep the community safe and deter crime in the…
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Raise the ruff and have your say on cats and dogs in Knox
Dog and cat management is on the agenda for Knox Council, with a community engagement recently opening on their website. Knox Council have invited their…
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Wine Industry Smoke Detectors helping winegrowers during smoke events
A smoke sensor, which has the potential to save hundreds of millions of dollars in lost wine production, developed by La Trobe University researchers after…
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Penny’s petition prompts callout for CCTV camera concerns
Healesville resident Penny walked in through the Star Mail door with a petition in hand in December 2024, calling for the CCTV network in the…
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Hills Hellenica Festival to hit Belgrave
The Hills are set to come alive with the sound of bouzaki as a local band brings Greek music and culture to Belgrave in mid…
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Imagining the future of Monbulk
Imagining what the future may look like is exactly what students at Monbulk Primary School have been exploring in their STEM classes. From drone delivery…