Get tested for COVID-19 If you have any symptoms, no matter how mild, get tested at and stay home. Fever, chills or sweats Cough Sore throat Shortness of breath Runny nose Loss of sense of smell or taste It’s not over yet. Staying Apart Keeps Us Together Connect to areas of government designed to help you, and those close to you, stay healthy and … [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
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Local News
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...]
New safety standards for Swimming Pools and Spas
The Victorian Government has introduced new safety standards from 1 December 2019, in an effort to prevent drownings of young children in home pools by improving the maintenance process of safety barriers. Under the new safety standards, all pool and spa owners are required to: 1. Register … [Read More...]
Local Events
Women On The Go 2020
Women On The Go 2020 28 Aug 2020 9:15am Inspiration Connection Support It’s the 13th Women on The Go networking event but there is nothing unlucky about this event. In fact the only thing unlucky about this event – is if you miss it! We’re going virtual and this means you … [Read More...]
Knox Pets in the Park
Knox Pets in the Park is bigger and better in 2020! Join us on for this much-loved FREE annual event. DateSunday 15 March 2020 Time10am - 4pm AddressGilbert Park Reserve, 1600 Ferntree Gully Road, Knoxfield Google Map Bring along your four-legged bestie, family and friends for a … [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
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...]
BIG CHANGES ARE COMING TO MORTGAGE APPLICATIONS
BIG CHANGES ARE COMING TO MORTGAGE APPLICATIONS The banking regulator has finalised its guidance for lenders on how they should assess loan serviceability, in a move tipped to make access to finance easier for buyers. To read the article Click further below, but for a quick snapshot of how the … [Read More...]
