Category Archives: Safety

Ferntree Gully Community Safety Grants

Posted on March 28, 2023 by gullyenews

Foothills Community Care is among the recipients of Council grants to enhance safety in Ferntree Gully. Continue reading →

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Continuous fire protection by Ferntree Gully CFA 1942 – 2022

Posted on September 27, 2022 by gullyenews

Today in 2022, Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade is a strong and very well equipped 100% volunteer organisation, serving our community. Continue reading →

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Conversations drive community safety work

Posted on June 1, 2022 by gullyenews

Knox Council held a Community Safety Forum in early May, revealing several insights. Continue reading →

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Storm Recovery Support from Eastern Community Legal Centre

Posted on June 1, 2022 by gullyenews

Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) continues to support local residents affected by the major storms in June 2021. Continue reading →

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Storm Recovery in the Dandenongs

Posted on March 30, 2022 by gullyenews

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 →

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Ferntree Gully Substation upgraded for bushfire protection

Posted on February 1, 2022 by gullyenews

Over recent months, Ferntree Gully Substation has been upgraded to house new equipment to support bushfire protection technology. Continue reading →

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Night of destruction on the mountain that will never be forgotten

Posted on July 29, 2021 by gullyenews

During the night of 9 June, the strongest winds in the last 50 plus years came from the South East and caused an enormous amount of destruction and heartache on our beloved mountain range. Continue reading →

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Upwey Relief Centre to move to Belgrave Community Hub

Posted on June 23, 2021 by gullyenews

Upwey Relief Centre received more community donations of food, batteries, etc. as well as offers of help today (Wednesday) and we have forwarded them to the Belgrave Community Hub for distribution to those in need. The local community has been … Continue reading →

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Support for storm affected residents

Posted on June 19, 2021 by gullyenews

Message from Knox Council. Support is available for residents still being impacted by power outages and storm damage. Mayor Lisa Cooper urged affected residents to contact Council to discuss their individual circumstances and what help they need. “The storm that … Continue reading →

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Storm Damage Support Resources

Posted on June 19, 2021 by gullyenews

Ferntree Gully News is saddened to witness the devastation caused to the Dandenongs and surrounds by the recent storms in June 2021. Continue reading →

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