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Category Archives: Environment
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
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Tagged Karin Orpen, Quarry, Quarry Park
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Revegetation along Ferntree Gully bike track
Members of Knox Environmental Society have planted hundreds of indigenous plants along the bike track. Continue reading
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Tagged Knox Environment Society, Village, volunteers
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Blind Creek reimagined in Lewis Reserve
Blind Creek is set to be ‘reimagined’ at Lewis Reserve, following the successful transformation of the creek behind Fair Park Reserve in Boronia. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment, News
Tagged Blind Creek, Knox City, Knox Council
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Quarry Reserve – A Story of Community Action
Quarry Reserve has become what it is today due to the dedicated efforts of locals… Continue reading
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Tagged history, Quarry, Quarry Park
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Future Directions for Koolunga Native Reserve
Knox Council has been developing a Future Directions Plan for Koolunga Native Reserve, and is asking for community input. Continue reading
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Tagged environment, Koolunga
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Storm Recovery Support from Eastern Community Legal Centre
Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) continues to support local residents affected by the major storms in June 2021. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment, Safety
Tagged Dandenongs, Eastern Community Legal Centre, storm damage, Yarra Ranges
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Developments at Lake Knox
Development Victoria’s recent press release celebrates the sighting of two new Blue-billed Duck families at their Knoxfield site (known as Lake Knox). Continue reading
Storm Recovery in the Dandenongs
Rotary has set up an Emergency Relief Appeal Fund to help those affected by the devastating June 2021 storm. Restoration works also continue at the 1000 Steps. Continue reading
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Tagged 1000 Steps, Dandenongs, storm damage
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Saving Lake Knox
Many residents are concerned about the proposed demolition of Lake Knox, an important breeding ground for the Blue-billed Duck. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment, News
Tagged Friends of Blind Creek, Knox Environment Society, Koolunga, Lake Knox, Nick Wakeling
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New life at Norvel Road Quarry site
Knox Council has negotiated conservation of bushland and rare indigenous plants in a proposed redevelopment of the old quarry site in Norvel Road, Ferntree Gully. Continue reading
Posted in Environment, News
Tagged Blind Creek, environment, Knox Council, Quarry, Susan Laukens
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