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Category Archives: Community
Foothills Community Care take over Mountain Gate Op Shop
Foothills Community Care celebrated the official reopening of the Mountain Gate Op Shop in August. Continue reading
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Development at Glengollan Village
Knox Council has refused Glengollan Village a planning permit to build of a two-storey aged care facility. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News, Uncategorized
Tagged Glengollan, Jude Dwight, Knox Council, Structure Plan
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Continuing the story of Quarry Park
Karin Orpen recounts some of the challenges to transform the Quarry into the wonderful community space we know and love today. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment, history, Uncategorized
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Extending the Vermont tram
The Victorian Opposition has commited to fund a $2 million feasibility study to extend the Route 75 tram to Knox. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News
Tagged Knox City, Knox Council, Susan Laukens, transport
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Farewell to DeCoites
DeCoite Steel, one of the longest continuing businesses in the area, has closed down after an incredible 98 years. Continue reading
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Update on Village car park project
Ferntree Gully Traders held a public meeting was held in June to discuss a proposed car park in the Village. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News, Uncategorized
Tagged Knox Council, Nick Wakeling, Susan Laukens, Traders, Village
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New chapter for Mountain Gate Op Shop
Foothills Community Care has taken over the Mountain Gate Community Op Shop, with a Grand Opening to take place on 13th August. Continue reading
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Free food and emergency relief
Knox residents will continue to be supported with food and emergency relief with 12 community groups sharing $79,000 in Council grants. Continue reading
Posted in Community
Tagged coronavirus, food, Foothills Community Care, Knox Council, Susan Laukens
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Victoria Day Awards 2022
Many incredible volunteers across the Knox community were recognised as part of the 15th Annual Knox Victoria Day Awards. Continue reading
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Tagged Nick Wakeling, Victoria Day Awards, volunteers
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Walk the Ferntree Gully Food Trail 2022
The Ferntree Gully Food Trail is a great way to try out a new takeaway, coffee spot, bakery or bar, while supporting out local traders. Continue reading
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Tagged community, Ferntree Gully, food, Food Trail, Village
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