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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Citizen science at Koolunga Native Reserve

Citizen science resulted in the very first photos of a living Galbodema mannerheimii beetle at Koolunga. Continue reading

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Join Our Team

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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