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Category Archives: Safety
Knox says no to family violence
Knox Council has adopted a Family Violence Statement of Commitment, sending a strong message of its ongoing focus on reducing family violence in the community. At their April meeting, the Council re-affirmed their commitment to preventing family violence. This reaffirmation … Continue reading
Posted in Community, News, Safety
Tagged community safety, Knox Council, Nicole Seymour
ANZAC Day 2020 – Light Up The Dawn
April 25 will still be a day for us to remember privately all those who gave their lives in service of our country. Though many local services have been cancelled, we can still pay our respects to those who have … Continue reading
Posted in Community, News, Safety
Tagged Anzac Day, coronavirus
ANZAC Day Services 2020 cancelled
Unfortunately Boronia RSL has had to cancel the planned Commemorative Day March and ANZAC Day Dawn Service this year. As everyone is no doubt aware this has been brought about by the escalating spread of the Corona Virus throughout Australia. … Continue reading
Posted in Community, News, Safety
Tagged Anzac Day, coronavirus
Knox Council announces further closures amid coronavirus
On 19th March Knox Council announced the closure of the Civic Centre Customer Counter as well as Arts, Sports and Leisure Centres. Libraries are also closed. Mayor Nicole Seymour said the closures would be in effect until further notice. ‘This … Continue reading
Posted in Community, News, Safety
Tagged coronavirus, Knox Council, Nicole Seymour
Storytime at the Ferntree Gully Fire Station
On Friday morning, 19 June, Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade in conjunction with the Ferntree Gully Eastern Regional Library, held their fourth ‘Fun Story Time’ at the Ferntree Gully Fire Station. There were loads of activities for the children including stories … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Safety
Tagged CFA, ERL Library, fire safety, storytime
Who’s watching my house?
Neighbourhood Watch was set up in Victoria in the 1980s with a focus on protecting residential property. It encouraged people to report on suspicious behaviour and mounted a program of education in community safety. How things have changed over 30 … Continue reading
Posted in Safety
Tagged community safety, Neighbourhood Watch
