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Tag Archives: storm damage
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
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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
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Tagged 1000 Steps, Dandenongs, storm damage
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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
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Tagged 1000 Steps, Dandenongs, Kokoda Memorial Track, One Tree Hill, storm damage
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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
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Tagged CFA, Dandenongs, SES, storm damage
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Tribute to a remarkable, resilient community
In recent times, there is no question it has been tough for many throughout Knox. Continue reading
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Tagged coronavirus, Knox, Nick Wakeling, 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
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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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Upwey Relief Centre to open
Members of the Upwey Community have decided to open a relief centre to assist all residents and volunteers affected by the recent storms. The Relief Centre will now operate out of the Belgrave Community Hub (details here). The centre will … Continue reading
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Tagged Dandenongs, storm damage, Upwey, Upwey Men's Shed
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