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Category Archives: Community
Budget Approved: Wins for Friberg Ward
The budget has seen some great wins for Friberg ward, with upgrades to local parks and services. Continue reading
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Tagged budget, Knox Council, Susan Laukens
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The way of Karate
There’s a new Karate School in the Gully, the Golden Cobra Martial Arts Inc. Named after the cobra, the school aims to replicate the way of the cobra with its subtlety, alertness and pride to stand up to challenge. Continue reading
Community Bank Grant Awards 2023
The Community Bank Ferntree Gully gave more than $95,000 to the local community in grants. Continue reading
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Ferntree Gully Cricket Club Awards 2023
With four premierships achieved in season 22/23, the FTG Cricket Club certainly had a lot to celebrate. Continue reading
Victorian Budget 2023/24
The Victorian budget 2023/24 has been handed down, and it includes investments across our region. Continue reading
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Tagged budget, Council budget
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Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser at FTG Tennis Club
A fantastic night was had by all who attended the Ferntree Gully Tennis Club’s Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser evening on April 26th. Continue reading
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Ferntree Gully Community Safety Grants
Foothills Community Care is among the recipients of Council grants to enhance safety in Ferntree Gully. Continue reading
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Tagged community, Empowering Communities, Foothills Community Care, Knox Council, MDLC
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Knox Festival 2023
After years of Covid restrictions, the annual Knox Festival came back with a bang. Photo by Barbara Oehring. Continue reading
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Tagged community, festivals, Knox Council, Knox Festival
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A new home for Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place
Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place has a new base at HV Jones Community Room in Ferntree Gully. Continue reading
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Tagged First Nations, HV Jones, Indigenous Australia, Knox Council, Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place
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The Romance of Rail
‘We all know that we are a part of a railway town here in Ferntree Gully. It’s always been that way.’ Photo by Barbara Oehring. Continue reading