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Steps to improve foot traffic in The Basin
Knox City Council is readdressing works to improve foot traffic in The Basin. At the latest council meeting on 26 June, Deputy Mayor Cr Jude…
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Spotlight on Australia’s illegal wildlife trade
Awareness of the illegal trade of wildlife is being reignited by a Yarra Ranges resident as protected species continue to make their way into and…
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Drivers facing penalties as AI-driven cameras catch more offenders
Drivers will now face penalties of four demerit points and a $577 fine when caught using a mobile phone while driving from this Saturday 1…
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Internationally acclaimed garden opens in Olinda
The Chelsea Australia Garden in Olinda has officially opened to the public, with both locals and visitors to the Dandenong Ranges able to enjoy the…
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Westfield Knox parking changes cause stir
Parking charges at Knox Westfield Mall have caused a stir amongst traders and locals alike. As of early June, those visiting the shopping centre for…
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Puffing Billy Running Festival to bring two-day celebration to the Hills
A new look Puffing Billy Running Festival is emerging from hibernation this spring, shaking off the remnants of Covid-19 with an adrenaline-fuelled running event for…
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Secret development plans leave Boronia residents furious
Community members are rallying against a secret development as details come to light. The state government has approved plans for high density housing at the…
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Dandenong Ranges National Park debris clearing plan complete
The planning process to clear debris within two bushfire moderation zones in the Dandenong Ranges National Park is now complete, the Department of Energy, Environment…
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Marathon fundraiser for Emerald Rotary volunteers during Train of Lights spectacle
The Rotary Club of Emerald & District has teamed up with Puffing Billy Railway to hold a marathon BBQ fundraiser during the Train of Lights…
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Shaky start to the weekend in Victoria
Several Victorians were rudely awakened in the early hours of the morning by one of the biggest earthquakes in recent months. Thousands of people have…
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Portaloo stolen from local wildlife group
A portable toilet on a trailer used by local wildlife organisation Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater’s (FOHH) was taken sometime over the weekend between the…
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Woman rescued from mini-van after collision in Belgrave
Monbulk CFA Fire & Rescue Brigade crews were on the scene at a two-vehicle collision in Belgrave on the morning of Thursday 29 June. Emergency…












