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Category Archives: Community
Community says thank you to Gully News volunteers
The annual Thank You reception to Gully News volunteers was held at Ferntree Gully Bowling Club on Wednesday 18 May. Continue reading
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Tagged Gully News, MDLC, Nick Wakeling, Susan Laukens, volunteers
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Developments at Lake Knox
Development Victoria’s recent press release celebrates the sighting of two new Blue-billed Duck families at their Knoxfield site (known as Lake Knox). Continue reading
Storm Recovery in the Dandenongs
Rotary has set up an Emergency Relief Appeal Fund to help those affected by the devastating June 2021 storm. Restoration works also continue at the 1000 Steps. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment, history, News, Safety
Tagged 1000 Steps, Dandenongs, storm damage
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Millers Homestead reopens its doors
At last, Millers Homestead has reopened its doors to the public, kick-starting a 12 month pilot program from Eastern Regional Libraries. Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Community, history
Tagged ERL Library, Knox Council, Millers Homestead
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The Passing of Shane Warne
Cricket legend Shane Warne was born here in the Gully at the Angliss Hospital in 1969. Image via Creative Commons. Continue reading
Innovating the way we shop – a return to the general store
Perhaps it’s no surprise that we are seeing a rise in small shop alternatives to traditional supermarkets and coffee shops. Continue reading
Knox Festival 2022
This year’s Knox Festival was a blaze of colour, culture and community, with a reported crowd of 15,000 in attendance. Continue reading
ANZAC Day 2022
Here are our listings for local ANZAC Day services in 2022. Continue reading
Saving Lake Knox
Many residents are concerned about the proposed demolition of Lake Knox, an important breeding ground for the Blue-billed Duck. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Environment, News
Tagged Friends of Blind Creek, Knox Environment Society, Koolunga, Lake Knox, Nick Wakeling
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Ferntree Gully Substation upgraded for bushfire protection
Over recent months, Ferntree Gully Substation has been upgraded to house new equipment to support bushfire protection technology. Continue reading