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Category Archives: Community
Supporting our local cafes after lockdown
As part of the Best Local Cafe competition, it’s time to support our local businesses and cafes as we emerge from lockdown. Continue reading
Posted in Community
Tagged cafes, coronavirus, Nick Wakeling
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Designs released for new Fairpark Reserve
The new Fairpark Reserve will house the Fairpark Football Club, Johnson Park Cricket Club and Fairpark Netball Club. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News
Tagged Alan Tudge, Fairpark, Knox Council, sports
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Knox in 10 years’ time – your ‘Wish for Knox’ takes shape
Thousands have contributed thoughts and ideas to inform Knox’s next ten-year Community Plan. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment, News
Tagged climate change, environment, future, Knox Council, Lisa Cooper, renewable energy, sustainability
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Revitalising our community spaces
The much-loved Millers Homestead in Boronia is set to be taken over by Eastern Regional Libraries for a trial 12 month tenancy. Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Community, history, News
Tagged ERL Library, Knox Council, Millers Homestead
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Changes to Ferntree Gully Electorate boundaries
Here are the key changes in relation to Ferntree Gully for the Bayswater District, which take effect next Election Day in 2022. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News
Tagged Jackson Taylor
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Foothills Reverse Advent Calendar 2021
The Reverse Advent Calendar is about giving instead of receiving. Continue reading
Posted in Community, What's On
Tagged Christmas, Foothills Community Care
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Support for Knox during the pandemic
The State and Commonwealth Governments have been working together to provide supports to individuals doing it tough during restrictions. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News
Tagged coronavirus, Shaun Leane, support
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After the Storm: Spring in the Dandenong Ranges
Despite damage from the severe weather events of 9 June, most of the Dandenong Ranges National Park in the Ferntree Gully area is still open to the public. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment, News
Tagged 1000 Steps, Dandenongs, Kokoda Memorial Track, One Tree Hill, storm damage
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The pain is real, but so is the cause for hope
Throughout COVID-19, many remarkable local community groups have provided all manner of vital assistance to those in need. Continue reading
Posted in Community
Tagged coronavirus, Nick Wakeling, support
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Foothills Art Trail: A treasure hunt for the mind and body
These hidden gems are mapped out along the Foothills Art Trail, some hiding in plain sight, waiting for the discerning eye to seek them out. Continue reading