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Dubbo celebrates 150 years
In November the City of Dubbo will celebrate its 150th anniversary in style with a large array of events designed to appeal to families and…
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Melton goes from strength to strength
Only 35 minutes travel time west of Melbourne’s CBD, the Shire of Melton is racing ahead with tourism and business developments in the region Recognised…
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Marketing a region
Armed with the slogan, ‘Europe wishes it had a region like Gippsland’, Economic Development Officers from Victoria’s South Gippsland, La Trobe, Wellington and Baw Baw…
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A City grows up
Nestled at the base of Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges, Knox became a City in 1969. For over three decades it experienced rapid residential and industrial growth.…
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Governing for Knox
Mayor Karin Orpen is enthusiastic about the City of Knox, its residents and its future. She said the people of Knox are eager participants in…
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On the way to Gold
Entering the Australian Quality Awards (AQA) for the first time in 1998, Knox easily skipped the foundation stage and took out the second stage at…
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Getting around becomes easier in Knox
During Knox’s early years, growth exceeded the provision of public transport and created long term problems for residents and Council. Director Service Planning, Ian Mann,…
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Changing people’s attitude to road safety
Knox has received funding from Vicroads to commence a Road Safety Strategy for local thoroughfares. Manager Engineering Services Bruce Conboy said this project will differ…
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Drug proof your kids
As with any community where there is a large number of families, the issue of young people and drugs cannot be ignored. When a local…
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Life Stories
While reports, surveys, data and statistics are all legitimate means to ascertain community values and aspirations, Knox has found one of the most agreeable ways…
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Riding in the tracks of Oppy
Blessed with over 60 kilometres of bicycle tracks, Knox must have proved an ideal place to retire for Australia’s most famous cyclist, the late Sir…
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Planning for continual improvement
The key to ensuring Knox’s future reflects residents’ and ratepayers’ wishes is ongoing community and staff consultation. Executive Adviser Elaine Sowerby said Knox’s integrated planning…
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