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Tag Archives: Knox Council
Car Park in Ferntree Gully Village?
Concerns have been raised about a proposed car park in Ferntree Gully Village, which will have a major impact into the future. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News
Tagged car park, Ferntree Gully, Knox Council, Village
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Blind Creek reimagined in Lewis Reserve
Blind Creek is set to be ‘reimagined’ at Lewis Reserve, following the successful transformation of the creek behind Fair Park Reserve in Boronia. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment, News
Tagged Blind Creek, Knox City, Knox Council
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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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National Sorry Day 2022
The National Sorry Day Ceremony at the Knox Civic Centre included a traditional Welcome to Country, smoking ceremony, traditional dance and music performances. Continue reading
Posted in Community, history, What's On
Tagged Indigenous Australia, Knox Council, National Sorry Day, reconciliation, Stolen Generation
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Millers Homestead reopens its doors
At last, Millers Homestead has reopened its doors to the public, kick-starting a 12 month pilot program from Eastern Regional Libraries. Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Community, history
Tagged ERL Library, Knox Council, Millers Homestead
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New life at Norvel Road Quarry site
Knox Council has negotiated conservation of bushland and rare indigenous plants in a proposed redevelopment of the old quarry site in Norvel Road, Ferntree Gully. Continue reading
Posted in Environment, News
Tagged Blind Creek, environment, Knox Council, Quarry, Susan Laukens
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Knox Australia Day Awards 2022
Knox City Council has recognised five inspiring local residents in the Knox Australia Day Awards. Continue reading
Posted in Community, News
Tagged Australia Day, community, Knox Council
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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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