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Category Archives: Community
Knox Community Bank Group announces Grant Awards 2020
Message from Knox Community Bank Group We want to start by acknowledging the work being done by many of our local sporting clubs and community groups. Many groups in and around Ferntree Gully are doing it tough. With rates, ground … Continue reading
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Changes underway at Quarry Park
Upgrades to Quarry Park have recently been completed, including a new playground, ready for us all to enjoy. And we did, for a few weeks until lockdown intervened. As well as the playground the works include a sandpit, BBQ and … Continue reading
Belgrave Lantern Festival reimagined
This winter the hills community came together in a sign of resilience with a special variation of the Belgrave Lantern Festival, lighting the streets and shop windows of Belgrave with an array of colourful lanterns. The festival is held each … Continue reading
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Capturing the magic of the Hills
One does not have to look far when it comes to finding inspiration in the beauty of the Hills. ‘I’ve been painting for many years and still get a kick out of it,’ says Gerrit. ‘I love painting Dandenongs subjects. … Continue reading
Round the world with Gully News
For years readers of Gully News have been packing the newspaper in their baggage on trips around the world. They have sent us photos of themselves reading it in amazing places – many of which you can view here. Earlier … Continue reading
Knox Council Elections 2020
Importantly, these elections will be held by postal voting only in October 2020 due to the pandemic. The 2020 Knox City Council elections will be held by full postal voting. This means ballot packs will be mailed to every person … Continue reading
MDLC Virtual Classes for Term 3
During Term 3 MDLC will be holding a variety of interesting and fun workshops online via Zoom! Check below for details. Mondays Where: Your lounge room! Cost: Free! 12.30pm to 2.30pm: Computers & Coffee Club Join Jon to talk everything … Continue reading
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Belgrave Lantern Festival reimagined
When: Sat 20th June — Sun 5th July Where: Belgrave Main St and surrounds Cost: Free! Each year the Belgrave Lantern Festival is held to ‘light the longest night’ and celebrate the Winter Solstice. This year’s festival has been ‘reimagined’ … Continue reading
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Knox Factor returns in 2020
Registrations are now open for the Knox Factor talent competition 2020. Knox Factor is open to singers and aspiring vocalists aged 5 to 25 years who either live, study, work or play within Knox. Create and submit a raw … Continue reading
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Virtual Jigsaw Puzzles of the Hills
Local photographer Kathie Thomas has transformed some of her beautiful photos of the Hills and surrounds into puzzles. A perfect virtual activity if you’re looking for something to do on a rainy day. Check them out here for free – … Continue reading
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