Latest Issue
Join Us
-
We are a bi-monthly, not for profit community newspaper produced by local volunteers and the MDLC.
-
Recent Posts
- Angliss Hospital Redevelopment is now open
- Knox Volunteers honoured
- The story of Ferntree Gully Village Traders
- Upper Ferntree Gully CFA – 100 years of service
- Knox locals invited to ‘share the joy’ this Christmas
- Tribute for Ben Austin
- Angliss Hospital rises to new heights
- Update from Village Township Group
- Community Grants awarded to local heroes
- Upper Gully Fire Brigade turns 100
Contact Us
Category Archives: What’s On
‘Spring Fun’ – Kids Kreative Virtual Event
When: Every Wednesday during the month of September Time: 4:30pm to 5pm (see program below!) Where: Knox Arts & Events Facebook page Cost: Free! Spring has sprung! Get ready to learn, laugh, play and have fun at home in September! … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Community, What's On
Tagged activities, kids, Knox Council, virtual events
Comments Off on ‘Spring Fun’ – Kids Kreative Virtual Event
Acknowledgement is the key
On 6 May Knox City Council provided an Aboriginal Cultural Competency community training session via Zoom. The presenter was Bernadette Atkinson from the Koorie Heritage Trust who grew up in Knox but her parents and some family members have since … Continue reading
Posted in Community, history, What's On
Tagged Belgrave Survival Day, Indigenous Australia
Comments Off on Acknowledgement is the key
MDLC Virtual Classes for Term 3
During Term 3 MDLC will be holding a variety of interesting and fun workshops online via Zoom! Check below for details. Mondays Where: Your lounge room! Cost: Free! 12.30pm to 2.30pm: Computers & Coffee Club Join Jon to talk everything … Continue reading
Posted in Community, What's On
Tagged coronavirus, MDLC, virtual events
Comments Off on MDLC Virtual Classes for Term 3
Belgrave Lantern Festival reimagined
When: Sat 20th June — Sun 5th July Where: Belgrave Main St and surrounds Cost: Free! Each year the Belgrave Lantern Festival is held to ‘light the longest night’ and celebrate the Winter Solstice. This year’s festival has been ‘reimagined’ … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Community, What's On
Tagged arts, Belgrave Lantern Festival, coronavirus
Comments Off on Belgrave Lantern Festival reimagined
Knox Factor returns in 2020
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
Posted in Arts, Community, News, What's On
Tagged arts, Knox Council, Knox Factor, live music
Comments Off on Knox Factor returns in 2020
Grants open for Children’s Week activities
Eligible not-for-profit organisations and local councils in the Dandenong Ranges are encouraged to apply for grants to help celebrate this year’s Children’s Week. The Andrews Labor Government is supporting local communities across the state to host fun and free activities … Continue reading
Posted in Community, What's On
Tagged activities, children, Dandenongs
Comments Off on Grants open for Children’s Week activities
Knox Iso Arts: Virtual Webinars
Knox Iso Arts – Virtual Webinars When: Tuesdays and Thursdays in June Time: See program below! Where: Knox Arts & Events Facebook page Cost: Free! Knox Arts and Events are launching a series of FREE Artist Development Webinars. Join award … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, What's On
Tagged arts, Knox Council, virtual events
Comments Off on Knox Iso Arts: Virtual Webinars
‘Joking June’ – Kids Kreative Virtual Event
3rd – 24th – ‘Joking June’ – Kids Kreative Virtual Event When: Every Wednesday during the month of June (with replays on Sunday mornings) Time: 4:30pm to 5pm (see program below!) Where: Knox Arts & Events Facebook page Cost: Free! … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Community, What's On
Tagged activities, kids, Knox Council, virtual events
Comments Off on ‘Joking June’ – Kids Kreative Virtual Event
Baking with the Girl Guides – S’mores Cups
It’s no secret that Aussies have turned to baking as the number one time-filler since isolation regulations started to sink in. Just when you thought you were exhausting all your recipe options (you can only … Continue reading
Posted in Community, What's On
Tagged baking, girl guides
Comments Off on Baking with the Girl Guides – S’mores Cups
All aboard a Puffing Billy virtual tour
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
Posted in Community, history, News, What's On
Tagged Puffing Billy
Comments Off on All aboard a Puffing Billy virtual tour