News
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Knox City Council’s Capital Works Program report released
92 per cent of Knox City Council’s capital works projects have been completed out of 201, and spending on maintenance matched the deterioration of assets,…
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VCAT to decide on Ferntree Gully development after Knox Council fails to respond
A planning application to subdivide a plot of land in Ferntree Gully will be decided by VCAT after Knox City Council’s 15 failed attempts to…
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Encouraging women into trades
A diverse group of women had the opportunity to try their hand at plumbing, electrical work, virtual welding and more at a Tools Skills Day…
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Belgrave South Recreation Reserve receives $300,000 funding boost
Yarra Ranges Council has welcomed a $300,000 funding boost for the Belgrave South Recreation Reserve as part of the second round of the state government’s…
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Hills residents can get money off their favourite meal and entertainment as popular rebate scheme returns
Dandenong Ranges residents can once again get money off the bill at their favourite restaurants, cafes, bars and live entertainment venues with the Victorian Dining…
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Public called to assist police in finding vehicle stolen from Ferntree Gully car dealership
The public are being urged to assist Victoria Police in locating a vehicle stolen from a car dealership in Ferntree Gully. The pictured distinctive HSV…
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Two Ferntree Gully-based cyclists look to raise $100,000 for Sri Lankan cancer hospital
Ferntree Gully-based cyclists Dhanu Perera and Anurudda Yatawara are part of riders who have already raised nearly $40,000 for the Apeshka Cancer Hospital in Sri…
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Yarra Ranges dads showcased as carers
Upwey father-of-one Heath Pawley has noticed a pretty equal amount of mothers and fathers while picking up his three and a half year old son…
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Victorians could face up to $4000 in fines under proposed park regulations
Victorians could be slapped with fines of up to $4000 under the State Government’s proposed Metropolitan and Regional Parks Regulations if they are not careful…
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“Their extreme positions always serve a divide and conquer approach.” – Upper House MP warns of the impact of extremist groups in valedictorian speech
Outgoing MP for Eastern Region of Victoria Cathrine Burnett-Wake warned “ordinary Victorians” of the risk of extremist groups, and condemned their influence on politics, in…
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Local council calls on state government to help resolve orphaned permits issue
Ahead of the November 26 state election, Yarra Ranges Council is calling on the Minister for Planning and the Department of Environment, Land Water and…
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Sophie Ashdowne is Knox’s 2022 Local Hero
Sophie Ashdowne spends multiple days a week volunteering at Bayswater-based not-for-profit Pinchapoo – an effort which has earned her the title of Westfield Knox’s Local…