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A life well lived – Bruce Leonard Dobson

The Dobson family was one of the pioneering families of Ferntree Gully, and where Dobson Ward gets its name. Continue reading

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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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Food and Garden Bin Rollout

From mid-April, Knox residents will soon be able to put food scraps in their green waste bins. Continue reading

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Ferntree Gully Community Safety Grants

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

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Behind the Curtain: The 1812 Theatre revealed

Any volunteer community group that has survived for 80 years has much to offer, but a theatre group makes a special contribution. 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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Join Our Team

Ferntree Gully News has vacancies in all aspects of its production and distribution especially in journalism, proofreading, assessing digital design, and data administration. Continue reading

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The History of the Royal Hotel

Standing opposite the Upper Gully Railway Station, over the years the Royal has had a long and colourful history. Continue reading

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Saving food scraps from landfill

Residents will be able to dispose of food in their garden waste bins from mid next year and maximise the amount of waste that can be composted. Continue reading

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Development at Glengollan Village

Knox Council has refused Glengollan Village a planning permit to build of a two-storey aged care facility. Continue reading

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