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Category Archives: Community
New CEO for Knox Council
Mayor Lisa Cooper said Mr Bruce Dobson is a highly regarded local government leader and joins Knox City Council at an important time. Continue reading
Renters feeling the squeeze in Ferntree Gully
If you’re finding it harder and harder to pay the rent for your Ferntree Gully home, chances are you’re not alone. Continue reading
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Welcome to Station Street Food Co. – an organic grocer
The new Station Street Organic Grocer has opened. On entry you are greeted by the owners Kat and Declan who make you feel instantly welcome… Continue reading
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Tagged Ferntree Gully, food, Station Street, Village
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Foothills Art Trail – Finding art in new places
Ferntree Gully Arts Society is bringing art and the community together to experience a very different exhibition in the windows and on the walls of the local Ferntree Gully Village traders. Continue reading
Foothills Art Trail
Something is coming to Ferntree Gully Village! As you wander around the Ferntree Gully village shopping areas, you’ll notice something new – the Ferntree Gully Arts Society are excited to announce “The Foothills Art Trail” – a project to put … Continue reading
Upwey Relief Centre to move to Belgrave Community Hub
Upwey Relief Centre received more community donations of food, batteries, etc. as well as offers of help today (Wednesday) and we have forwarded them to the Belgrave Community Hub for distribution to those in need. The local community has been … Continue reading
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Tagged Belgrave Community Hub, storm damage, Upwey, Upwey Men's Shed
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Support for storm affected residents
Message from Knox Council. Support is available for residents still being impacted by power outages and storm damage. Mayor Lisa Cooper urged affected residents to contact Council to discuss their individual circumstances and what help they need. “The storm that … Continue reading
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Storm Damage Support Resources
Ferntree Gully News is saddened to witness the devastation caused to the Dandenongs and surrounds by the recent storms in June 2021. Continue reading
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Tagged CFA, Foothills Community Care, SES, storm damage
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Upwey Relief Centre to open
Members of the Upwey Community have decided to open a relief centre to assist all residents and volunteers affected by the recent storms. The Relief Centre will now operate out of the Belgrave Community Hub (details here). The centre will … Continue reading
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Tagged Dandenongs, storm damage, Upwey, Upwey Men's Shed
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Kent Park Primary looks after our planet
Kent Park Primary students have been busy on an environmental learning journey to discover ways of looking after our planet! They have been learning about the advantages of growing their own food, and are enjoying growing many types of fruit … Continue reading
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