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Give back to the Knox community

If you’re looking for an opportunity to contribute to your community then volunteering can be a powerful way to give back and offers a...

Groups calling for consistent federal climate change policy

Groups Australia-wide are calling for consistent policy on climate action as Coalition members express hesitancy in the government’s plan to reduce carbon emissions significantly...

Parenting advice for Hills guardians

Parents in the hills have the opportunity to receive advice at an upcoming seminar held by ECHO at St Luke’s Church in Cockatoo. Supported...

Over 55s able to access free pilates classes

Over 55s in the hills are able to get moving at the Monbulk Living & Learning Centre as part of a series of fully...

Council welcomes changes to remuneration allowances

Yarra Ranges Council has voted to approve the new mayor, deputy mayor and councillor remuneration package increases under the independent review released in March....

Literacy and numeracy GAT sample questions released

Sample questions are now available for teachers, students and their families to view ahead of the new-look General Achievement Test (GAT) to be held...

Hills locals looking for solutions during food price hike

Hills locals are looking for solutions to the increase in food prices throughout Victoria as supply for utilities remains scarce. A recent Comparethemarket.com.au survey...

Looking after your wellbeing

Pilates has become hugely popular in recent years - but why do physios, personal trainers and others love pilates so much? Let’s understand the basics...

Beloved artist says goodbye to the hills

Cockatoo resident and music activist José Garcia recently held one of his last music gigs as he prepares to leave the Dandenong Ranges for...

Monbulk car show raises $22,000 for CFA

Monbulk CFA has received a record breaking $22,000 raised from the Monbulk Car Show, over $4000 dollars more than when the event last ran...

Ferntree Gully Friends of Red Cross raise funds for flood relief

The Ferntree Gully Friends of Red Cross have raised over $2200 for flood relief during their annual call event. Chair of the Ferntree Gully Friends...

Picnic in the park at unveiling of restored historic cairn

A community event in The Basin will celebrate the restoration of a cairn containing a time capsule which was uncovered and its contents salvaged...

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Tragedy strikes the Hills with two houses in ablaze

It was a devastating 24-hour period in the Hills, marked by two house fires—one tragically claiming a life and the other completely destroying a...