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Category Archives: News
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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New initiatives to improve safety and address crime
A State Government Grant of $700,000 is set to tackle crime, graffiti and make our local community safer. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News
Tagged Knox Council, Neighbourhood Watch, Traders, Village
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Designs released for new Fairpark Reserve
The new Fairpark Reserve will house the Fairpark Football Club, Johnson Park Cricket Club and Fairpark Netball Club. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News
Tagged Alan Tudge, Fairpark, Knox Council, sports
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New home for Knox Library
The new Knox Library will move into Level 3 of the old Myer Knox department store, while also doubling in size. Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Community, News
Tagged ERL Library, Knox, Knox City, Knox Library
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Knox in 10 years’ time – your ‘Wish for Knox’ takes shape
Thousands have contributed thoughts and ideas to inform Knox’s next ten-year Community Plan. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment, News
Tagged climate change, environment, future, Knox Council, Lisa Cooper, renewable energy, sustainability
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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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Changes to Ferntree Gully Electorate boundaries
Here are the key changes in relation to Ferntree Gully for the Bayswater District, which take effect next Election Day in 2022. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News
Tagged Jackson Taylor
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Support for Knox during the pandemic
The State and Commonwealth Governments have been working together to provide supports to individuals doing it tough during restrictions. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News
Tagged coronavirus, Shaun Leane, support
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