Category Archives: Community

Coonara Community House launches Yarning Circle

The Yarning Circle is a significant space for Indigenous people of the hills to meet, yarn and develop connections with others. Continue reading

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Wonders of the Arboretum

In September the Arboretum was transformed into a wonderland, with many weird and wonderful creatures, entertainers and singers. Continue reading

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RU OK? Day with Foothills Community Care

In September, Foothills Community Care hosted RU OK? Day, highlighting the importance of community in mental health. Continue reading

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Local Hero: Alan Bailey – a True Blue Aussie

Recently one of the Gully’s Greats sadly passed away. John Turner remembers Alan Bailey of the FTG Football Netball Club. Continue reading

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October Message from the Mayor

Spring has sprung and there is so much happening in the City of Knox, with Stringybark Festival and the Seniors Festival approaching. Continue reading

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Spring in Ferntree Gully Village

The Traders Association is excited to announce the monthly Ferntree Gully Market, Christmas windows and more. Continue reading

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Creative Placemaking in Ferntree Gully Village

Two new murals have been created in Ferntree Gully Village as part of the Ferntree Gully Creative Placemaking Plan. Continue reading

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Celebrating NAIDOC in Knox & Belgrave

The theme for NAIDOC Week this year is ‘our Elders’. This is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the amazing contribution our First Nations Elders make in our community. Continue reading

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Sorry Day: Remembering the Stolen Generations

National Sorry Day is held annually on 26 May to commemorate the Stolen Generations. Continue reading

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Kokoda Day Commemorative Service

The annual commemorative service for Kokoda Day will be held on Tuesday 8 August at the Picnic Ground, One Tree Hill. Continue reading

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