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Category Archives: News
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
Posted in Community, Environment, history, News, Safety
Tagged 1000 Steps, Dandenongs, storm damage
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The Passing of Shane Warne
Cricket legend Shane Warne was born here in the Gully at the Angliss Hospital in 1969. Image via Creative Commons. Continue reading
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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Ferntree Gully Substation upgraded for bushfire protection
Over recent months, Ferntree Gully Substation has been upgraded to house new equipment to support bushfire protection technology. Continue reading
Knox Australia Day Awards 2022
Knox City Council has recognised five inspiring local residents in the Knox Australia Day Awards. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News
Tagged Australia Day, community, Knox Council
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30 years of Radio Eastern 98.1fm
This amazing group of dedicated volunteers provides an inestimable service to local communities in the Outer East. Continue reading
A new venture for Mountain District Learning Centre
MDLC has established a
new Independent Specialist School, the Mountain District Community College – to commence in 2022. Continue reading
Cr Susan Laukens elected new Knox Mayor
Cr Susan Laukens has been elected Mayor of Knox City Council, with Cr Nicole Seymour to serve as Deputy Mayor for the next 12 months. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News
Tagged Knox Council, Nicole Seymour, Susan Laukens
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