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- Foothills Art Trail – Finding art in new places
- Night of destruction on the mountain that will never be forgotten
- Tribute to a remarkable, resilient community
- Local volunteers recognised at Victoria Day Awards
- Budget 2021 – What’s in it for Knox
- Proposed Koolunga wetlands will attract species
- New CEO for Knox Council
- Renters feeling the squeeze in Ferntree Gully
- The newest addition to Station Street – an organic grocer
- Review: Montania Cafe Bar Restaurant
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Category Archives: Community
Foothills Art Trail – Finding art in new places
Ferntree Gully Arts Society is bringing art and the community together to experience a very different exhibition in the windows and on the walls of the local Ferntree Gully Village traders. Continue reading
Night of destruction on the mountain that will never be forgotten
During the night of 9 June, the strongest winds in the last 50 plus years came from the South East and caused an enormous amount of destruction and heartache on our beloved mountain range. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News, Safety
Tagged CFA, Dandenongs, SES, storm damage
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Tribute to a remarkable, resilient community
In recent times, there is no question it has been tough for many throughout Knox. Continue reading
Posted in Community
Tagged coronavirus, Knox, Nick Wakeling, storm damage
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Local volunteers recognised at Victoria Day Awards
Each year, the Victoria Day Awards are an excellent opportunity for us to recognise the unsung heroes in our community. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News
Tagged awards, Knox, Victoria Day Awards
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Budget 2021 – What’s in it for Knox
The 2021 Federal Budget has a range of benefits for the citizens of Knox. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News
Tagged Alan Tudge, budget, Knox
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Proposed Koolunga wetlands will attract species
The new proposed wetlands at Koolunga Native Reserve is exciting for a number of reasons, and will attract new species. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment
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New CEO for Knox Council
Mayor Lisa Cooper said Mr Bruce Dobson is a highly regarded local government leader and joins Knox City Council at an important time. Continue reading
Renters feeling the squeeze in Ferntree Gully
If you’re finding it harder and harder to pay the rent for your Ferntree Gully home, chances are you’re not alone. Continue reading
Posted in Community
Tagged homelessness, housing
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The newest addition to Station Street – an organic grocer
The new Station Street Organic Grocer has opened. On entry you are greeted by the owners Kat and Declan who make you feel instantly welcome… Continue reading
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Tagged Ferntree Gully, food, Station Street, Village
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Foothills Art Trail
Something is coming to Ferntree Gully Village! As you wander around the Ferntree Gully village shopping areas, you’ll notice something new – the Ferntree Gully Arts Society are excited to announce “The Foothills Art Trail” – a project to put … Continue reading