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Category Archives: Community
Explore the delightful Glenfern Reserve
A hidden gem for many but much appreciated and used by others is the Glenfern Valley Bushland Reserve in our very own locality. This 40 hectare of precious community land is bound by Glenfern Road, Ferny Creek, New Road and … Continue reading
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Violet joins Eastern Ranges School
Eastern Ranges School is very excited to have a new addition joining their therapy team, Violet the therapy dog! Violet will work alongside her handler Alysha, one of the occupational therapists at Eastern Ranges School. Violet is an almost two … Continue reading
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What’s next for Millers Homestead?
Knox Council is now seeking applications from community members to form the Miller’s Homestead Community Reference Group, and help decide on the best way to preserve and make the most of this iconic homestead in Boronia. The council’s Strategic Planning … Continue reading
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Artists welcome back visitors at Dandenongs Open Studios
Artists from Upwey to Kalorama opened their doors to visitors for a weekend of creativity this May with the return of the Dandenong Ranges Open Studios program. The highly anticipated weekend was bigger than ever and warmly welcomed by artists … Continue reading
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Burrinja re-opens
The Burrinja Cultural Centre in Upwey has reopened after two years. Having closed for an expected one year of major redevelopment in 2019, thanks to Covid the centre remained closed until April 2021. The official re-opening was launched by local … Continue reading
Report Graffiti
Knox Council takes a strong stance against graffiti and encourages community members to make reports of graffiti as soon as possible, this includes public, council and private property. Reporting graffiti can be done through a number of channels: Vandaltrak is … Continue reading
Construction begins on bigger and better Knox Netball Centre
Message from Alan Tudge MP The much-awaited improvements to the Knox Regional Netball Centre are now underway! The centre in Ferntree Gully which is home to netball clubs from across Knox will undergo a massive transformation over the next year … Continue reading
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Food Trail brings new customers to Ferntree Gully Village
Last year after months of lockdown during Covid-19, Ferntree Gully Village, like many local shopping precincts around Melbourne, seemed completely dead – with empty streets and no visitors. Anne Boyd thought: how do we get people back into Ferntree Gully … Continue reading
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Glow in the Dark Bocce Ball Fundraiser
Where: Knox Italian Club – 99 Karoo Rd, Rowville When: Friday 2 July, time 7pm – 9pm Cost: Gold Coins donation for bocce courts fees It’s on again! Want to have some fun in an exciting new way? Melbourne Eastern … Continue reading
Upwey Men’s Shed looking for new location
Message from Upwey Men’s Shed The Upwey Men’s Shed is currently on the lookout for a new location, and is reviewing a number of sites to locate its shed before funding expires. The Shed was established in 2018 following a … Continue reading
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