Here is the latest news on COVID-19 restrictions with resources and support available in our community. Local COVID-19 data We created a handy dashboard that contains information on COVID-19 in Knox, including: vaccination rate active cases in the area View COVID-19 dashboard The Department of Health no longer publishes exposure sites. If you have been at a … [Read More...]
Local Education News
Libraries in Knox
Eastern Regional Libraries (ERL) is a cooperative venture of three outer eastern municipalities - Knox, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges. It is the largest library system in Victoria with 13 branches and 2 mobile libraries. … [Read More...]
Local Sports News
Try cricket at Rowville Cricket Club
Local News
Swimming pools and spas
For home safety, homeowners must register their pool or spa with Council and ensure all barriers are safe. Safety standards for pools and spas In 2019, the Victorian Government introduced new safety standards to stop young children from drowning in home pools. The standards ensure pool and spa … [Read More...]
Looking after your mental health during coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions
The impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, physical distancing and isolation can make us feel anxious, stressed and worried. Read about what you can do to look after your mental wellbeing and look out for those around you as we tackle these challenges together. Click here for more … [Read More...]
Local Events
The Hut Gallery
SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS In these very popular workshops we take ten kids 6-12 years of age, who get to do some fun art projects using a variety of mediums and in a variety of techniques that will teach them new and exciting skills to use in their own art projects. Wednesdays during school … [Read More...]
Stringybark Festival
About Stringybark Festival Stringybark Festival is an annual event celebrating all things homemade, home grown and upcycled in the City of Knox. This much loved community event has been running for over 30 years and celebrates 'our backyard'. Stringybark Festival will … [Read More...]
Local History
Name Origins in Rowville – Lysterfield
Name Origins of Places in Rowville and Lysterfield First printed in “The Knox Historian” Vol 2 No 1 and reprinted with the permission of the Knox Historical Society. Corhanwarrabul Creek The name “Corhanwarrabul” (commonly pronounced corhan-warrabul with a silent ‘h’ but regarded as incorrect by … [Read More...]
History behind Rowville street names continued…
Today we thought we would add another of our street name updates. There is no theme this time, but interesting tid-bits all the same. Heysen Close - named for Hans Heysen, Heidelberg School artist Josephine Close - mistress of Napoleon Bonaparte Kilcatten Rise - from 'Kilcatten Park', … [Read More...]
Local Real Estate News
APRA makes move on home loan buffers
The prudential regulator is increasing the minimum interest rate buffer it expects banks to use in serviceability of home loans. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has announced changes to mortgage lending rules for banks. As flagged by the Reserve Bank yesterday (5 October), … [Read More...]
RBA REVEALS CASH RATE DECISION
RBA REVEALS CASH RATE DECISION The central bank has announced its cash rate verdict for the month of August following its monetary policy board meeting. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has held the official cash rate at 1 per cent, as predicted by most market analysts. The RBA … [Read More...]
