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“On a knife’s edge”: Knox approves $122.4 million budget in the face of increasing costs

“On a knife’s edge”: Knox approves $122.4 million budget in the face of increasing costs

The budget outlined a three percent rate increase in line with the State Government’s rate cap.

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What’s up with the long-deserted mechanics in The Basin?

What’s up with the long-deserted mechanics in The Basin?

Hope is on the horizon for locals of The Basin who have had to live with the "eyesore" of a former mechanics left abandoned for eight-and-a-half years with a permit application for a service station submitted to Knox Council.

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Young mental health issues continue to be “complex” as Headspace helps 1,000 young people across Melbourne's eastern suburbs in the past year

Young mental health issues continue to be “complex” as Headspace helps 1,000 young people across Melbourne's eastern suburbs in the past year

Headspace Knox is open on weekdays at 2 Capital City Boulevard at Westfield Knox in Wantirna South, while Headspace Lilydale’s doors are open from Monday to Thursday at 216 Main Street.

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“An eyesore” for The Basin: Mechanics stands unused for eight-and-a-half years

“An eyesore” for The Basin: Mechanics stands unused for eight-and-a-half years

The former owner of the site on the corner of Mountain Highway and Forest Road said he was unsure who currently owned the site or if any development was being planned.

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Arts, crafts and local produce: The best monthly markets across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Arts, crafts and local produce: The best monthly markets across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs

Hot jam doughnuts, barbecues, preserves, coffee, arts, crafts and fresh produce are among the goodies on offer.

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Knox’s pay-to-charge scheme for “growing” electric vehicle base gets the green light

Knox’s pay-to-charge scheme for “growing” electric vehicle base gets the green light

Money raised via the new system would go towards covering installation, maintenance and operational costs like software management, data connection and electricity.

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"We are listening": $100 pensioner rebate and $58 million capital works in Knox's draft budget

"We are listening": $100 pensioner rebate and $58 million capital works in Knox's draft budget

Public consultation is now open on the 2025/26 budget.

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“It’s magic, you don’t get that at home": How has Metro Cinemas Boronia survived the age of streaming?

“It’s magic, you don’t get that at home": How has Metro Cinemas Boronia survived the age of streaming?

The four-cinema business is nearly 20 years old and plans to keep on screening for years to come.

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24 tonnes of food donated per week: Where does the unused supermarket food go?

24 tonnes of food donated per week: Where does the unused supermarket food go?

Unused supermarket produce is being dispersed to dozens of agencies in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

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From baklava to brekky burgers: Montano's Patisserie mixes sweet and savoury

From baklava to brekky burgers: Montano's Patisserie mixes sweet and savoury

If you’re taking a stroll down Mountain Highway in Bayswater any day of the week, it’s likely Montano’s Patisserie will be bustling with activity.

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Protecting the "green and leafy Knox": Councillors refuse 24 townhouse development citing impact on neighbourhood character

Protecting the "green and leafy Knox": Councillors refuse 24 townhouse development citing impact on neighbourhood character

Knox Council received 246 objections from locals to the 24-townhouse development, unanimously refusing the application.

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Hungry for a cheap takeaway vegan bowl? Try out the new Vegie Bowl in Boronia

Hungry for a cheap takeaway vegan bowl? Try out the new Vegie Bowl in Boronia

Vegie Bowl is located at Unit 5, 246 Dorset Road in Boronia.

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