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Category Archives: News
Waste recycling plans for Ferntree Gully
Knox Council has proposed for a recycling container to be placed in the Ferntree Gully Station car park in the Village. What do you think? Continue reading
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Tagged community, Knox Council, Village
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New Mayor for Knox 2023
Cr Jude Dwight has been elected Mayor of Knox City Council, with Cr Sorina Grasso to serve as Deputy Mayor for the next year. Continue reading
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Tagged Jude Dwight, Knox Council, Marcia Timmers-Leitch, Mayor, Sorina Grasso
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See the City Skyline from Quarry Reserve
A new viewing platform has opened on the cliff-top above Quarry Reserve, providing beautiful views of the city skyline. Continue reading
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Tagged Quarry, Quarry Park
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Ferntree Gully News recognised at CNAV Awards 2023
Ferntree Gully News is proud to have been recognised at the 2023 CNAV Community Newspaper Awards, held this year on Saturday 21st October. Gully News was a finalist for ‘Best Newspaper’ and ‘Best Editorial Comment’ (December 2022, by Anne Boyd). … Continue reading
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The AI conundrum: friend or foe?
What exactly is AI, and can it help humanity? Lecturer François Malherbe explains. Continue reading
Spring in Ferntree Gully Village
The Traders Association is excited to announce the monthly Ferntree Gully Market, Christmas windows and more. Continue reading
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Tagged community, Empowering Communities, Village
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Creative Placemaking in Ferntree Gully Village
Two new murals have been created in Ferntree Gully Village as part of the Ferntree Gully Creative Placemaking Plan. Continue reading
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Tagged arts, Knox Council, Village
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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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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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