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Category Archives: Community
Cat curfew to start in April
Knox will proceed with a 24-hour cat curfew from 10 April 2022, requiring cats to be kept on their owners’ premises at all times. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News
Tagged cats, Knox Council, Lisa Cooper
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Celebrating Biodiversity Month in Knox
Biodiversity Month is celebrated every September and promotes the importance of connecting with nature, caring for nature in all its diversity – its biodiversity! Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment
Tagged Biodiversity Month, environment, Gardens4Wildlife, Knox Council, Knox Environment Society, Quarry Park, Susan Laukens
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Global vaccine roll-out relies on Knox local business
Did you know that an important key to the global rollout of the COVID vaccine lies in Ferntree Gully? Continue reading
Posted in Community, News
Tagged coronavirus
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Upwey Archies 2021
The Upwey Archies are back for 2021, with local aspiring artists to have their work publicly displayed in the Upwey Main Street shops. Continue reading
Help the Cat Corner
Unfortunately The Cat Corner has been hard hit by Covid 19 and is currently in financial crisis. You can help the Corner continue their life-saving work. 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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