News
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Stories of beautiful souls told
From pioneers to unsolved murders, historical stories are being told under the cover of darkness in an unlikely setting – the Ferntree Gully Cemetery. History…
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DRERS Christmas appeal begins
The Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service has once again kicked off its Christmas appeal with locals urged to give to those in need this holiday…
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Police officers to strike over pay: ‘not respectful’
Thousands of police and protective service officers will go on strike after protracted negotiations over pay and conditions with Victoria Police broke down. The union…
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Emergency service personnel prepare for road crash rescue
On Tuesday 28 November, local emergency services came together to train a crucial cog in their critical response efforts. Ensuring clear communication was the key…
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CFA called to accident in Bayswater
CFA has confirmed it was called to a washaway on the corner of Jersey Road and Malvern Street at Bayswater at 4pm on Tuesday 28…
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Federal Circuit and Family Court imposes penalties after misconduct at Belgrave Railway Station
The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed a total of $72,500 in penalties against the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) and…
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Locals invited to Christmas Carols at Ferntree Gully’s Wally Tew Reserve
Knox City Council is hosting a magical evening of Carols on Saturday 9 December 2023 at Wally Tew Reserve in Ferntree Gully. This free event…
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Rollover left Macclesfield Road in Yellingbo blocked
Macclesfield Road in Yellingbo was left unpassable early in the morning of Saturday 25 November after a truck rollover. A large vehicle had rolled onto…
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Axe throwing experience coming to Knox Ozone
A Wantirna South shopping centre is set to be home to a new axe-throwing experience for locals in the new year. MANIAX Axe Throwing has…
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Fine for engineered stone risk quadrupled on appeal
A company has been convicted and fined $28,000 for exposing workers to the risk of respirable crystalline silica while manufacturing engineered stone at a Knoxfield…
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EACH’s Rural Rainbows program given nod for promoting health
For the difference it has made to the health of LGBTIQA+ residents of the outer east, EACH’s Rural Rainbows program has been recognised. Rural Rainbows…
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Moderate risk thunderstorm asthma warning issued ahead of stormy weekend
The central district has been hit with a moderate risk forecast for epidemic thunderstorm asthma in place on Friday 24 November. The combination of high…