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Category Archives: Community
Knox Australia Day Awards 2022
Knox City Council has recognised five inspiring local residents in the Knox Australia Day Awards. Continue reading
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Tagged Australia Day, community, Knox Council
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Volunteering Expo 2021
The Volunteering Expo 2021 showcased a variety of volunteer-led organisations, all offering wonderful opportunities to volunteer within our community. Continue reading
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Tagged Volunteer for Knox, volunteers, Volunteers Expo
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Night tours in the garden of history and mystery
For Karin Orpen, who conducts regular tours of the FTG Cemetery, the cemetery tells stories of our ancestors, our history, of life. Continue reading
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Tagged FTG Cemetery
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Seeking pre-loved books for school children
Children’s book charity 123Read2Me is seeking donations of ‘gently-loved’ books for disadvantaged children. Continue reading
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Tagged children, ERL Library, reading, volunteers
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30 years of Radio Eastern 98.1fm
This amazing group of dedicated volunteers provides an inestimable service to local communities in the Outer East. Continue reading
A new venture for Mountain District Learning Centre
MDLC has established a
new Independent Specialist School, the Mountain District Community College – to commence in 2022. Continue reading
Foothills Art Trail Exhibition
If you’ve enjoyed the recent Foothills Art Trail, you now have the opportunity to purchase your favourite artworks. Continue reading
Cr Susan Laukens elected new Knox Mayor
Cr Susan Laukens has been elected Mayor of Knox City Council, with Cr Nicole Seymour to serve as Deputy Mayor for the next 12 months. Continue reading
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Tagged Knox Council, Nicole Seymour, Susan Laukens
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New initiatives to improve safety and address crime
A State Government Grant of $700,000 is set to tackle crime, graffiti and make our local community safer. Continue reading
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Tagged Knox Council, Neighbourhood Watch, Traders, Village
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New home for Knox Library
The new Knox Library will move into Level 3 of the old Myer Knox department store, while also doubling in size. Continue reading
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Tagged ERL Library, Knox, Knox City, Knox Library
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