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Recent Posts
- Knox Environment Society 40 years old
- Saving food scraps from landfill
- New artwork in Ferntree Gully Village
- FROGY jumps into action
- Knox declares a climate emergency
- Foothills Community Care take over Mountain Gate Op Shop
- Continuous fire protection by Ferntree Gully CFA 1942 – 2022
- Honouring Queen Elizabeth II
- Miracle: A piece of Ferntree Gully in the Docklands
- Continuing the story of Quarry Park
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Category Archives: history
Honouring Queen Elizabeth II
Religious leaders have responded to the death of Queen Elizabeth II after a reign of more than 70 years. Continue reading
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
Tagged Karin Orpen, Quarry, Quarry Park
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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
Posted in Community, history
Tagged DeCoites, history, Mountain Gate
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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
Posted in Community, Environment, history
Tagged history, Quarry, Quarry Park
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Remembering Terry Potter
Terry served over 50 years to the CFA, first joining the Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade in 1960 as a firefighter. Continue reading
National Sorry Day 2022
The National Sorry Day Ceremony at the Knox Civic Centre included a traditional Welcome to Country, smoking ceremony, traditional dance and music performances. Continue reading
Posted in Community, history, What's On
Tagged Indigenous Australia, Knox Council, National Sorry Day, reconciliation, Stolen Generation
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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
Posted in Community, Environment, history, News, Safety
Tagged 1000 Steps, Dandenongs, storm damage
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Millers Homestead reopens its doors
At last, Millers Homestead has reopened its doors to the public, kick-starting a 12 month pilot program from Eastern Regional Libraries. Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Community, history
Tagged ERL Library, Knox Council, Millers Homestead
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Historic Red Rattler travels the Belgrave line once more
Residents may have spotted a Red Rattler travelling the Belgrave line through Ferntree Gully. There are also plans to run again from May. Continue reading
Revitalising our community spaces
The much-loved Millers Homestead in Boronia is set to be taken over by Eastern Regional Libraries for a trial 12 month tenancy. Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Community, history, News
Tagged ERL Library, Knox Council, Millers Homestead
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