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School social housing plan A FORMER school site in Boronia will be sold to developers at a discount price in exchange for the inclusion of public housing. The former Boronia Heights College site in Mount View Rd - which the State Government and Knox Council did not want to buy... Page 1

Aglow with taste and style With talks of an energy crisis often in the news and rising utility prices, homeowners are more conscious than ever of the value of energy-efficient products. This is especially pertinent when it comes to heating and cooling, which is said to make up,... Page 3

Cruel end for cat in death trap A MAGISTRATE has dismissed animal cruelty charges against a Wantirna South man who left his neighbours beloved pet cat in a trap, leading to its agonising death. Jim Ho Woon Kwo, who admitted not reading all the guidelines before setting the cat trap,... Page 1

Teen flies to the rescue A BAYSWATER animal shelter has come to the rescue of a dying swan, with a teenager giving it mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to save its life. Carla Penn, who runs the Warriors 4 Wildlife shelter, and her nephew Joshua Martin, 15, were called to rescue... Page 1

Im allergic to exercise SOME people joke about being allergic to exercise but for this Rowville woman, it is a reality. , 28, has a rare condition known as exercise-induced anaphylaxis, which causes her to have a severe allergic reaction after she exercises. But thanks to... Page 5

Activities a boost to better focus i.. BEING active is an important part of school life at Oakleigh South Primary School in Melbournes southeast, with almost 80 per cent of the schools Grade 4-6 students participating in club sport outside of school. Principal Ron Cantlon said the school... Page 2

FEED MELBOURNE Every month thousands of hungry Victorians are turned away from food charities that cant keep up with demand.. The Feed Melbourne Appeal aims to fix this and is a chance for Leader readers, businesses and schools to make a big difference. Evan and... Page 1

Crackdown on fugitives A NEW police taskforce aimed at getting repeat offenders and bail dodgers off the streets of Knox has already seen 20 people arrested since it started last month. The eastern region fugitive team - which also covers Maroondah and the Yarra Ranges - is... Page 1

Bid to keep shoppers safe POLICE are cracking down on crime and anti-social behaviour at the Boronia Junction shopping precinct amid community safety fears. Two men - one who was already out on bail - were charged in the space of three days over incidents in the area. On... Page 1

Creche crash carnage A TRUCK driver whose loaded car carrier rolled 300m down Burwood Highway and smashed through the fence of a Ferntree Gully creche will be charged. Miraculously, no one was injured when the driverless truck careered into a power pole and ploughed... Page 1

TOP DOG No hurdle is too high for Amber from the German Shepherd Dog Club. The club will be at the Knox Pets in the Park event this Sunday. Page 1

Business born after car theft A BORONIA mum, whose car was stolen while she was breastfeeding her newborn baby in the early hours of the morning, has started her own business aimed at deterring and stopping thieves. It comes as the latest Knox crime statistics show thefts,... Page 1

Catering to the masses RELIGION is booming in Knox with people flocking to weekend services and the citys biggest churches looking at expansion plans to cope with demand. Knoxs CityLife Church is creating a new $11 million centre in Wantirna South - paid for by its... Page 1

Flick for filthy Food Star A FILTHY Knox smorgasbord restaurant shut down after being slapped with $85,000 fines for shocking food safety breaches is being slated for a massive highrise development. The all-you-can-eat Food Star Knox City is closed and the prime Burwood Highway... Page 5

LOSS OF PRIVACY Imagine looking out your loungeroom window to see your neighbours staring down at you from their balcony. That is the nightmare facing Boronia soronias Lynette Clay Clay, as more townhouses tower over her singlestorey home. Page 1

Yarra Valley Grammar a great place t.. Yarra Valley Grammar is an independent, co-educational school, Early learning to Year 12 located on one expansive 29 hectare campus in Ringwood, founded in 1966. The School has a broad curriculum with a particular emphasis on academic excellence and a... Page 2

Vandals smash up school VANDALS have trashed another abandoned Knox school, destroying equipment and scrawling buildings with graffiti. The former Wantirna Heights School in Kingloch Pde has been left vacant since it closed in 2013. When Leader visited last week, several... Page 1

TWO TIMES THE FUN Teachers are seeing double at The Basin Primary with six sets of twins starting Prep. Thomas, Abigail, Liam, Thomas, Finley, Connor, Finnegan, Isabella, Soraya, Tyler, Tyler and Kane were among 110 Prep students recently welcomed to the school. Page 1

Police put brakes on car show THE future of a popular car show that attracted thousands of people a week at a Scoresby service station is up in the air after it was shut down for safety reasons. Police said the Saturday Night Live event - which was held at the BP service station... Page 1

ROAD TO RECOVERY Rowvilles Rachel Menei, 18, should be excited about starting university. Instead, she is struggling to perform basic daily tasks after being caught in the Falls Festival crowd crush on New Years weekend. Page 1

Measles scare at hospital S at the Angliss Hospital were exposed to the potentially deadly measles virus during a 49hour window after a Rowville teenager presented there with the disease. Eastern Health is now contacting all patients who were at the emergency depar Page 1

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New name in frame for suburb KNOX could get a new suburb after a push from residents of a Ferntree Gully estate who want to clear up "misunderstandings" on their location. More than 1000 properties in parts of Knoxfield, Ferntree Gully, Boronia and Wantirna South would be... Page 1

DOGTOR ON DUTY Ferntree Gullys Noah Kidd, 9, will be able to hang out with his best mate, pug Gerald, while being treated for leukaemia. The new Monash Childrens Hospital, which opens after Easter, will allow young patients to spend time with their pets. Page 1

Road wear and tear take toll A ROAD recently dubbed Knoxs "most overdeveloped" street is set to get an upgrade, but a councillor has denied its because development has taken a toll. Knox Council has accepted a tender of more than $1 million from company Etheredge Mintern to... Page 2

A SECURE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS DONT give thieves and burglars an easy Christmas gift this year by being complacent about home security. Surprisingly, police and security experts from RACV say unlocked doors and windows are still the entry point for a large proportion of home... Page 2

WERE STUFFED HIGH-RISE developers with links to China have bought Wantirna Caravan Park, forcing out almost 200 vulnerable residents. A Knox Leader investigation reveals the park, at 203 Mountain Highway, is mortgaged to the Bank of China and is owned by the... Page 1

Teeing up housing plans TWO Rowville golf courses have been earmarked for development, with plans to turn the flood-prone 67ha Kingston Links site into a "sustainable" estate with up to 800 houses, plus parks and cafes. It comes just weeks after news that Waverley Golf Club... Page 1

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Footy club in mourning FERNTREE Gully Football Club is in mourning after the tragic suicide deaths of two young footballers in a week. Niall Hargreaves, 17, died on November 18, just days after the death of fellow player Jake Fitzsimmons, 23. Niall was part of the under-17... Page 1

Safety solution in works VICROADS is set to unveil its solution to improve safety at a deadly Wantirna pedestrian crossing following a Knox Leader campaign for action. The road authority is tight-lipped about the works, but says it will release details at a community forum... Page 1

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Burger joints hygiene hell POPULAR Knox restaurant Captain Americas Hamburger Heaven has been named and shamed for filthy food conditions dating back two years. Director Paul Dickie pleaded guilty and was convicted in the Ringwood Magistrates Court on November 9 last... Page 1

#SNAPMELBOURNE How does your suburb wake up. Lawrence Pinder snapped Ella Waller enjoying a cuppa at the 1000 Steps. We invite you to share your images via #SnapMelbourne. Page 1

Family living in fear mum whose home was ransacked while her family slept fears Melbourne will end up like South Africa "with gated communities and guns under our seats" unless more is done to halt crime. Lisa Stark, her two adult daughters and their boyfriends Page 1

BUMPER CROP The last thing Charles Tricker expected to see when he returned to his car at Westfield Knox was part of it missing. But he was dumbfounded to find thieves had stolen the bumper and indicators from his beloved Nissan Skyline. Page 1

Call for crime-fighters A KNOX Council candidate has issued a call to arms to restart the areas Neighbourhood Watch group amid growing concerns about crime. It comes in the same week that the latest crime statistics show theft - including theft of and from cars - has soared... Page 1

On course for a land grab A SWATHE of prime Rowville land could be unlocked for housing, with Waverley Golf Club planning to sell its 50ha course. But the State Government will have to agree to move the urban growth boundary before the environmentally sensitive Bergins Rd site... Page 1

Rent hike hits home WANTIRNA Caravan Park residents say they may be forced to live out of their cars after the new owners raised the rent, in some cases by more than 50 per cent. Trevor Russell, 60, said he was shocked to get a letter from Wantirna Park Estate, the new... Page 1

JOYFUL TAILS From professional photos to grooming and doggie daycare, Knox pet owners are forking out big bucks on their beloved animals. Wantirna South photographer Jo Howell, with border collie Dougall, is making the most of the trend. Page 1

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Smiles grow in garden More than 50 volunteers have worked their magic to give the Goodstart Ferntree Gully childcare centre a new garden, and Jenna couldnt be happier. Page 1

Fight for life A FAMILY has been shattered after a horror car crash in Ferntree Gully, with a father arriving on the scene before paramedics to find his wife and two daughters injured, one critically. Candice Carter, 30, was driving her mother, Melanie Jacobs, and... Page 1

Sticky situation THE Knox Hockey Club faces an uncertain future following news its home ground at The Knox School could be demolished. The club was shocked to learn the Burwood Highway pitch, used extensively by the community for 20 years, could be demolished to make... Page 1

Anger building KNOX residents are rallying amid fears high-density housing will destroy their neighbourhoods. It comes as a new housing project in Boronia has raised the ire of locals, with dwellings likened to Federation Square and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The... Page 1

Chance to build a better world THE Games of the XXXI Olympiad are almost upon us and they cant come quick enough. We get to see the greatest athletes in the world living the Olympic motto, testing their limits to go faster, stronger and higher but perhaps, more importantly, we get... Page 2

Desperate act Tahanee Paterson was so enraged that nothing was being done to stop speeding drivers in her Ferntree Gully street that she took the law into her own hands. Page 1

Jessicas a squash ace Scoresby teen Jessica Graham is making a racket in the world of squash. The 17-year-old is off to Poland next month for the junior world championships. Page 1

Our Olympic heroes PICK a sport, almost any sport, at next months Rio Olympic Games and theres a good chance youll see a Knox athlete in action. From swimming and athletics to taekwondo, cycling and artistic gymnastics, the City of Knox representation will be... Page 1

Transport turmoil MOTORISTS and commuters are facing traffic and public transport pain as work on the Bayswater level crossing removals ramps up this week. And in a bid to keep business flowing, retailers in the area are offering discounts and incentives as they remain... Page 1

Dogged effort Rosie Miller and Caroline Southwell are determined to find homes for abandoned german shepherds but their task is not being made easy with a winter influx of up to 12 surrendered dogs a week. Page 1

Its ready, teddy, go Regency Park Primary School Grade 1 and 2 students, including Hannah and Oliver, recently made a huge haul of Tiny Teddy race car treats, which they sold to their schoolmates to raise $700 for the Cancer Council. Page 1

Josh cops generosity Josh Rexter, 13, was devastated when his bike was stolen from Boronia Railway Station. But generous local police including Senior Constable Katie Arnol and sergeants Sam Roach and Simon Peeters came to the rescue. REPORT PAGE 5 Page 1

Ant war ends in victory WEVE won. That was Ferntree Gully mum Michelle Maddens reaction to news that her dogged five-year campaign to get a life-saving jack jumper ant treatment program introduced into Victoria had succeeded. Her son Ryan, 9, is so allergic to the... Page 1

Familys shrine to Bung FIVE years after schoolgirl Siriyakorn "Bung Siriboon disappeared, her desperate stepdad and mother still hold out hope she is alive. And ahead of the fifth anniversary of her disappearance on Thursday, Bungs school has honoured her with a plaque... Page 1

Kiahs big day Kiah Haysom has come a long way since the Knox Leader first featured her a decade ago. She recently celebrated her 13th birthday with family, including mum Shelley Haysom-Brown. Page 1