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Category Archives: Safety
Waste recycling plans for Ferntree Gully
Knox Council has proposed for a recycling container to be placed in the Ferntree Gully Station car park in the Village. What do you think? Continue reading
Posted in News, Safety, Uncategorized
Tagged community, Knox Council, Village
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Cyber Security: Everyone’s responsibility
October marks International Cyber Security Awareness Month. Be safe online. Continue reading
Ferntree Gully Community Safety Grants
Foothills Community Care is among the recipients of Council grants to enhance safety in Ferntree Gully. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News, Safety, Uncategorized
Tagged community, Empowering Communities, Foothills Community Care, Knox Council, MDLC
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Continuous fire protection by Ferntree Gully CFA 1942 – 2022
Today in 2022, Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade is a strong and very well equipped 100% volunteer organisation, serving our community. Continue reading
Posted in Safety
Tagged CFA, fire safety, volunteers
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Conversations drive community safety work
Knox Council held a Community Safety Forum in early May, revealing several insights. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Safety
Tagged community, community safety, coronavirus, Knox Council, mental health, Susan Laukens
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Storm Recovery Support from Eastern Community Legal Centre
Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) continues to support local residents affected by the major storms in June 2021. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment, Safety
Tagged Dandenongs, Eastern Community Legal Centre, storm damage, Yarra Ranges
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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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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
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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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
Posted in Community, News, Safety
Tagged Belgrave Community Hub, storm damage, Upwey, Upwey Men's Shed
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