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Category Archives: News
After the Storm: Spring in the Dandenong Ranges
Despite damage from the severe weather events of 9 June, most of the Dandenong Ranges National Park in the Ferntree Gully area is still open to the public. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment, News
Tagged 1000 Steps, Dandenongs, Kokoda Memorial Track, One Tree Hill, storm damage
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Cat curfew to start in April
Knox will proceed with a 24-hour cat curfew from 10 April 2022, requiring cats to be kept on their owners’ premises at all times. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News
Tagged cats, Knox Council, Lisa Cooper
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Global vaccine roll-out relies on Knox local business
Did you know that an important key to the global rollout of the COVID vaccine lies in Ferntree Gully? Continue reading
Posted in Community, News
Tagged coronavirus
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Night of destruction on the mountain that will never be forgotten
During the night of 9 June, the strongest winds in the last 50 plus years came from the South East and caused an enormous amount of destruction and heartache on our beloved mountain range. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News, Safety
Tagged CFA, Dandenongs, SES, storm damage
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Local volunteers recognised at Victoria Day Awards
Each year, the Victoria Day Awards are an excellent opportunity for us to recognise the unsung heroes in our community. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News
Tagged awards, Knox, Victoria Day Awards
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Budget 2021 – What’s in it for Knox
The 2021 Federal Budget has a range of benefits for the citizens of Knox. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News
Tagged Alan Tudge, budget, Knox
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New CEO for Knox Council
Mayor Lisa Cooper said Mr Bruce Dobson is a highly regarded local government leader and joins Knox City Council at an important time. Continue reading
Upwey Relief Centre to move to Belgrave Community Hub
Upwey Relief Centre received more community donations of food, batteries, etc. as well as offers of help today (Wednesday) and we have forwarded them to the Belgrave Community Hub for distribution to those in need. The local community has been … Continue reading
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Tagged Belgrave Community Hub, storm damage, Upwey, Upwey Men's Shed
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Support for storm affected residents
Message from Knox Council. Support is available for residents still being impacted by power outages and storm damage. Mayor Lisa Cooper urged affected residents to contact Council to discuss their individual circumstances and what help they need. “The storm that … Continue reading
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Tagged Knox Council, storm damage
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Storm Damage Support Resources
Ferntree Gully News is saddened to witness the devastation caused to the Dandenongs and surrounds by the recent storms in June 2021. Continue reading
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Tagged CFA, Foothills Community Care, SES, storm damage
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