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Category Archives: News
What’s next for Millers Homestead?
Knox Council is now seeking applications from community members to form the Miller’s Homestead Community Reference Group, and help decide on the best way to preserve and make the most of this iconic homestead in Boronia. The council’s Strategic Planning … Continue reading
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Construction begins on bigger and better Knox Netball Centre
Message from Alan Tudge MP The much-awaited improvements to the Knox Regional Netball Centre are now underway! The centre in Ferntree Gully which is home to netball clubs from across Knox will undergo a massive transformation over the next year … Continue reading
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Food Trail brings new customers to Ferntree Gully Village
Last year after months of lockdown during Covid-19, Ferntree Gully Village, like many local shopping precincts around Melbourne, seemed completely dead – with empty streets and no visitors. Anne Boyd thought: how do we get people back into Ferntree Gully … Continue reading
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A whole-of-Knox plan to address climate change
Have your say Knox residents are being asked to consider small, everyday actions they can take to address the impacts of climate change, as part of a community-wide Climate Response Plan developed by Knox City Council. Knox City Council Mayor, … Continue reading
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Puffing Billy commemorates ANZAC Day
Emerald Dawn Service On Sunday, April 25, 2021, the hills community and Puffing Billy Railway will honour the service and sacrifice of veterans who served in defence of the country, and those who continue to serve today, at an early … Continue reading
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ANZAC Day Services 2021
Where: Knox War Memorial, Tim Neville Arboretum When: Sunday April 25th, Service starts 10am ANZAC Day 25 April, will forever be marked as part of Australian history. This year the members of the Peace and Loyalty Masonic Lodge No 261 … Continue reading
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Ferntree Gully Village Food Trail 2021
When: 26th March – 18th April The Ferntree Gully Food Trail around the Village shops gives everyone an opportunityto extend shopping habits, try out a new taste, a new takeaway, a coffee spot, bakery or bar. Funded by Knox … Continue reading
Community Bank Grants 2021
The Knox Community Bank Group is pleased to announce the 2021 Community Grants Program is open and taking applications from NFPs and community groups. The Community Grants Program is available to customers of the Knox Community Bank Group. It is used by … Continue reading
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Knox Council funds Village renewal
First off the mark in a line of new projects for the Village is the Ferntree Gully Food Trail.Supplying food in all its forms is one of the main activities of businesses in the Shopping Centre. They have struggled to … Continue reading
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Shaping the future of Knox – Community Vision
Message from Knox Council Based on the words and ideas shared with Council through various engagement activities in 2020, we’ve developed five draft vision statements for Knox. Now is your chance to tell us which one best reflects your aspirations … Continue reading
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