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- New artwork in Ferntree Gully Village
- FROGY jumps into action
- Knox declares a climate emergency
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- Continuous fire protection by Ferntree Gully CFA 1942 – 2022
- Honouring Queen Elizabeth II
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Category Archives: News
Knox Environment Society 40 years old
Knox Environment Society is 40 years old in 2022, recognising four decades of conservation, sustainability and community. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment, News
Tagged KES, Knox Environment Society, volunteers
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FROGY jumps into action
FROGY’s plan is to restore upper Blind Creek by weeding, laying mulch, removing rubbish and planting native species. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment, News
Tagged Blind Creek, Friends of the Gully, FROGY, Knox Environment Society, volunteers
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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
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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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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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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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
Posted in Community, News, What's On
Tagged community, Ferntree Gully, food, Food Trail, Village
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Car Park in Ferntree Gully Village?
Concerns have been raised about a proposed car park in Ferntree Gully Village, which will have a major impact into the future. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News
Tagged car park, Ferntree Gully, Knox Council, Village
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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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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