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Tag Archives: volunteers
Knox Australia Day Awards
Recipients were recognised for the generosity, passion, dedication and significant contribution they have made to the local community. Continue reading
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Tagged Australia Day, Knox Council, volunteers
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Citizen science at Koolunga Native Reserve
Citizen science resulted in the very first photos of a living Galbodema mannerheimii beetle at Koolunga. Continue reading
Posted in Environment, News
Tagged environment, Koolunga, volunteers
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Ferntree Gully News has vacancies in all aspects of its production and distribution especially in journalism, proofreading, assessing digital design, and data administration. Continue reading
Knox Environment Society 40 years old
Knox Environment Society is 40 years old in 2022, recognising four decades of conservation, sustainability and community. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment, News
Tagged KES, Knox Environment Society, volunteers
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FROGY jumps into action
FROGY’s plan is to restore upper Blind Creek by weeding, laying mulch, removing rubbish and planting native species. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment, News
Tagged Blind Creek, Friends of the Gully, FROGY, Knox Environment Society, volunteers
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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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New chapter for Mountain Gate Op Shop
Foothills Community Care has taken over the Mountain Gate Community Op Shop, with a Grand Opening to take place on 13th August. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Mountain Gate News
Tagged Foothills Community Care, Mountain Gate, volunteers
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Victoria Day Awards 2022
Many incredible volunteers across the Knox community were recognised as part of the 15th Annual Knox Victoria Day Awards. Continue reading
Posted in Community
Tagged Nick Wakeling, Victoria Day Awards, volunteers
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Revegetation along Ferntree Gully bike track
Members of Knox Environmental Society have planted hundreds of indigenous plants along the bike track. Continue reading
Posted in Environment
Tagged Knox Environment Society, Village, volunteers
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Knox Volunteer Resource Centre co-ordinator runner up in State Awards
Volunteer for Knox co-ordinator Sally Dusting-Laird was announced as the runner up in the Volunteering Victoria Awards. Continue reading
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Tagged Volunteer for Knox, volunteers
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