Monthly Archives: April 2020

Council’s draft budget prioritises relief and recovery

Posted on April 29, 2020 by gullyenews

Under Knox City Council’s proposed 2020-21 Budget, a further $3 million will be invested in focused initiatives to lessen the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognising the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, the proposed budget provides for a range of relief … Continue reading →

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Knox says no to family violence

Posted on April 29, 2020 by gullyenews

Knox Council has adopted a Family Violence Statement of Commitment, sending a strong message of its ongoing focus on reducing family violence in the community. At their April meeting, the Council re-affirmed their commitment to preventing family violence. This reaffirmation … Continue reading →

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ANZAC Day 2020 – Light Up The Dawn

Posted on April 23, 2020 by gullyenews

April 25 will still be a day for us to remember privately all those who gave their lives in service of our country. Though many local services have been cancelled, we can still pay our respects to those who have … Continue reading →

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Forty years in Ferntree Gully – Knox Festival 2020

Posted on April 4, 2020 by gullyenews

This year – the best yet! An estimated 20,000 people enjoyed the Knox Festival over the weekend 0f 29th February – 1st March. The organisers were thrilled to receive consistently positive feedback from all involved on all elements of the … Continue reading →

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Ferntree Gully News… in 1929!

Posted on April 2, 2020 by gullyenews

Reading the news by the light of a hurricane lamp A gem of Ranges history has come to the office of Ferntree Gully News. A faded and tattered broadsheet, it is Volume 6, No. 603 of Fern Tree Gully News, … Continue reading →

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Monash Freeway upgrades set to start

Posted on April 2, 2020 by gullyenews

Message from Alan Tudge MP, Aston Big upgrades will begin this month on the Monash Freeway. The upgrades, including extra lanes, will ease congestion and cut travel time for the thousands of Knox locals who use the freeway every day. … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Scouts

Posted on April 2, 2020 by gullyenews

On Sunday 23 February, 70 or more Cubs, aged between 7 and 10 years of age, and Cub Leaders came together at Kilsyth Centenary Pool to celebrate Lord Robert Baden Powell’s (BP) birthday on the water. BP, the founder of … Continue reading →

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Community Grants Program 2020 announced

Posted on April 2, 2020 by gullyenews

The Knox Community Bank Group is pleased to announce the 2020 Community Grants Program is open and taking applications from not-for-profits and community groups. The Community Grants Program is available to customers of the Knox Community Bank Group. It is … Continue reading →

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ANZAC Day Services 2020 cancelled

Posted on April 2, 2020 by gullyenews

Unfortunately Boronia RSL has had to cancel the planned Commemorative Day March and ANZAC Day Dawn Service this year. As everyone is no doubt aware this has been brought about by the escalating spread of the Corona Virus throughout Australia. … Continue reading →

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Knox Council announces further closures amid coronavirus

Posted on April 2, 2020 by gullyenews

On 19th March Knox Council announced the closure of the Civic Centre Customer Counter as well as Arts, Sports and Leisure Centres. Libraries are also closed. Mayor Nicole Seymour said the closures would be in effect until further notice. ‘This … Continue reading →

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