Monthly Archives: October 2015

Preserving local voices

Knox Historical Society has received $2057 from the Local History Grants Program, managed by the Public Record Office, Victoria. The grant will enable them to convert a collection of 100 audio recordings with local personalities, some of whom are now … Continue reading →

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Join us at Gully News!

Do you like meeting people? Perhaps you would like to be a part-time journo for Ferntree Gully News? Your editor now receives more invitations than she can handle to visit community groups, take photos and write up a short ‘story’. … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Day 2015 commemorations

On Sunday 8 November, the Knox Remembrance Day Committee, chaired by Hurtle Lupton OAM JP, will conduct a ceremony at the Knox War Memorial in Dorset Road, Ferntree Gully. The Service will commence at 10.55am and residents and friends are … Continue reading →

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Discovery Day 2015 – 28th November

Saturday 28 November, 10 til 2 Come and discover the village Planning is well under way for another great Discovery Day event in the village. By popular demand, baby animals will be making a guest appearance! There will be a … Continue reading →

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Knox Community papers at Westfield

Five volunteer-run community newspapers in Knox were on display in the Community Space at Westfield early in August. Team members plan to be there regularly – next occasion is Wednesday 4 November. The Community Space is beside Liquorland near the … Continue reading →

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Mountain Gate Shopping Centre upgrade takes shape

Work on the eastern end of the shopping precinct is nearing completion with the new concrete and landscaping essentially completed. The only work left for the eastern end is the installation of seats, bins and bike hoops. The landscapers will … Continue reading →

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