Fernlea set to be next
With its new location yet to be announced, 11 February saw confirmation of Fernlea Community Care as the new community hub house provider for...
Kids crafty toys nailed it at Knox Festival’s Kidz Korner
The Knox and District Woodworkers’ Club is offering young children a chance to try their hand at woodworking through its popular Kidz Korner initiative...
Wildlife Victoria under fire
Animal rescue groups and the chief animal rescue authority in Victoria are at odds, with delays blowing out and leaving injured animals without quick...
Garden group seeks new home
A community gardens cohort has appealed to its wider community in Cockatoo to help them relocate their cherished gardening space.
The Hills Community Gardens...
Neeson good for the biz
It doesn’t matter who you are but you may have smiled to learn that international superstar Liam Neeson has landed in Victoria again.
Bringing...
Councillor steps up, community divides
The pine tree removal planned for Koolunga Native Reserve was the subject of urgent business at a recent Knox City Council meeting.
Now excluding trees...
VCAT rules electroconvulsive therapy patient had the right to say no to treatment
VCAT has made a decision in favour of a patient subjected to compulsory electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), with Senior Member G. Nihill not satisfied that...
Watch out scams
To prevent putting more Australians at risk of scams, the Parliament of Australia passed the Scams Prevention Framework Bill on 13 February.
The Star Mail...
Lightning sparks more than 200 fires
Fires, sparked by lightning, have in recent weeks been popping up across the Yarra Ranges and around the state, from severe to minor.
Early...
Factory Fire in Bayswater controlled after overnight battle, investigation underway
Firefighters worked through the night to battle a significant factory fire in Jersey Road, Bayswater, which began in the early hours of 14 February....
Schools relocate for safety
Students from Ferny Creek Primary School paid a visit to Wattle View Primary with safety foremost in mind but the opportunity also provided a...
Against all odds: Monbulk clinches fourth spot
Saturday pennant, the final round of home and away bowls. The weather matched the significance of the round. It was the classic four seasons...
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Yarra Ranges Council put advocacy items to MAV, ALGA
Yarra Ranges Council have finalised what issues of state and national significance in the shire can be put forward for consideration at the upcoming...
