Category Archives: Community

Join Gully News on Facebook!

Posted on May 21, 2020 by gullyenews

Ferntree Gully News is now officially on Facebook! Join us at ‘Friends of Ferntree Gully News’ to stay connected and informed between editions of the paper. We look forward to seeing you.

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Baking with the Girl Guides – S’mores Cups

Posted on May 19, 2020 by gullyenews

          It’s no secret that Aussies have turned to baking as the number one time-filler since isolation regulations started to sink in. Just when you thought you were exhausting all your recipe options (you can only … Continue reading →

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All aboard a Puffing Billy virtual tour

Posted on May 6, 2020 by gullyenews

1st – 30th –  Puffing Billy Virtual Tours When: Every Friday during the month of May Time: From 2pm Where: Puffing Billy Facebook page Cost: Free! Puffing Billy is inviting the community behind-the-scenes through a series of free virtual tours! … Continue reading →

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Knox Inspired celebrates local art

Posted on May 4, 2020 by gullyenews

Knox Arts & Events is excited to launch the virtual Knox Art Collection, a beautiful online gallery that captures over 300 paintings, drawings, ceramics and heritage items collected by Knox City Council over the decades. To celebrate the launch of … Continue reading →

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‘Magical May’ – Kids Kreative Virtual Event

Posted on May 2, 2020 by gullyenews

When: Every Wednesday & Saturday during the month of May Time: 11am to 11:30am (see program below!) Where: Knox Arts & Events Facebook page Cost: Free! Abracadabra… Are you ready for Magical May?! Over the next four weeks get ready … Continue reading →

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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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