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Category Archives: Community
A Gully welcome for visitors from afar
Having recently arrived from Germany, the weary travellers boarded a train for Ferntree Gully… Continue reading
Did you spot the solar panels at MDLC?
Mountain District Learning Centre has now installed solar panels on its roof. Continue reading
Iconic Metro Cinema open for business
The Schouten family have been running the iconic Metro Cinemas in Boronia for almost 18 years. Continue reading
Community Grants Program 2023
Knox Community Bank Group is taking applications from not-for-profits and community groups. Continue reading
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Knox Australia Day Awards
Recipients were recognised for the generosity, passion, dedication and significant contribution they have made to the local community. Continue reading
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Tagged Australia Day, Knox Council, volunteers
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Correction to February edition
Susan Davis (photographed on the cover) is incorrectly described as a Wurundjeri woman. She is, as is stated on page 2, the proud daughter of Yuin Elder Uncle Jimmy Davis. The referral to the ceremony as Welcome to Country is also … Continue reading
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February Message from Mayor Cr Marcia Timmers-Leitch
Mayor Cr Marcia Timmers-Leitch reports on public art in Ferntree Gully Village, and activating our shopping centres. Continue reading
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A Message of Thanks from Presti Nursery
After 54 years of giving exceptional service to their customers, the Presti Nursery closed on 23 December 2022. Continue reading
Sharing a Love of Film with the Ferntree Gully Film Society
From a young age, Dorothy Davies had been captured by the magic of films with their fascinating narratives that delight and entertain. Continue reading
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The Importance of Junior Community Sports
Ferntree Gully’s local sporting clubs have always been a beacon for the kids in our community. Continue reading