News
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Managing festive stress
Christmas can be stressful enough at the best of times. In the midst of a global pandemic, the festive season can feel pretty overwhelming for…
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Q&A with Gareth Hart
1. What is something people don’t know about you? I have an irrational fear of velvet. After spending my lifetime in the theatre (usually with…
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4 tips for the best Christmas grocery shopping experience
Are you hosting Christmas this year? Or have you been asked to bring a plate or two? Trying to avoid going to the shops as…
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Knox Immerse winners announced
As Knox Immerse 2021 art festival comes to a close, Knox City Council has awarded several prizes to honour outstanding contributions to this year’s art…
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Knoxfield woman arrested for alleged thefts
A 24-year-old Knoxfield woman has been arrested and remanded for several alleged mail thefts on 8 December 2021. The woman is alleged to have stolen…
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Greens endorse local teacher for Streeton Ward
The Australian Greens Party have endorsed local teacher and environmentalist Wil Mikelsons for the upcoming February Streeton Ward by-election. Streeton Ward in the Yarra Ranges…
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Yarra Ranges hard waste
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging residents to make the most of their annual hard waste and bundled branch collection. Between January and March every household…
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EPA encourages community to report illegal dumping
After discovering illegal dumping of chemicals in the Dandenong Ranges because of a community tip-off, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging members of the…
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Reaching out to those most in need
For most people, 2021 has been both difficult and challenging. For Cheryll Roach, it has been a year of tragedy and heartache. “When my dad…
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Township tidy-ups underway
Yarra Ranges Council infrastructure teams are conducting additional township tidy-ups across the region to get villages, towns and urban centres in shape for a busy…
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Second annual Light Up event a success
Anyone taking a walk through Upwey Main Street over the weekend would have seen the festive spirit come to life in the second annual Light…
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20-12 Belgrave Park playspace upgrade completed
The Belgrave Lake Park Playspace has received a $1.2 million face lift with the renewal project officially being completed on Thursday 16 December. The project…