Category Archives: News

Shout out for Foothills Community Care

Posted on August 11, 2020 by

Nick Wakeling, State MP for Ferntree Gully, recently visited Foothills Community Care. I recently visited Foothills Community Care in Ferntree Gully to see the great work they were doing in preparing meals and providing a range of support to help … Continue reading →

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August Message from Mayor of Knox – Cr Nicole Seymour

Posted on July 31, 2020 by

How are you? Are you doing ok? It has been an incredibly tough six months, and who would have thought we would face yet again such disruption to our lives with a return to Stage Three ‘Stay At Home’ restrictions … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 not stopping construction

Posted on July 31, 2020 by

Message from Alan Tudge, Federal MP for Aston The Covid-19 pandemic has stopped a lot of things, but not our local infrastructure improvements. One of the big developments last year was opening the Henderson Rd Bridge in Rowville. This provides … Continue reading →

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Changes underway at Quarry Park

Posted on July 31, 2020 by

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 →

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Knox Council Elections 2020

Posted on July 31, 2020 by

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 →

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Knox Factor returns in 2020

Posted on June 23, 2020 by

  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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Our roadmap for a COVIDsafe Australia

Posted on May 28, 2020 by

Message from Alan Tudge, Federal MP for Aston The past couple of months have been incredibly difficult for our nation and community. Thankfully, due to the efforts of all Australians, we are now starting to see the light at the … Continue reading →

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Blind Creek reimagined

Posted on May 28, 2020 by

Blind Creek Trail has long been a favourite walk for many in Knox, and thanks to a recent rejuvenation project, now it’s even better. For years we have wandered the trail wondering what it would like to have water in … Continue reading →

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Join Gully News on Facebook!

Posted on May 21, 2020 by

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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All aboard a Puffing Billy virtual tour

Posted on May 6, 2020 by

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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