Latest Issue
Join Us
-
We are a bi-monthly, not for profit community newspaper produced by local volunteers, the MDLC and Ferntree Gully Village Traders Inc.
-
Recent Posts
- CNAV Virtual Community Newspaper Conference 2020
- Knox welcomes new Councillors 2020
- Foothills Community Care – Christmas 2020
- COVID-19 – The plan for recovery
- Nick Wakeling – A School Year Like No Other
- KES Indigenous Plant Nursery is open once again!
- Fashion Forecasts for the Stars – exclusive for Fern Tree Gully News
- Sweet Honey Bees
- Grants for Men’s Sheds
- Providence Foods – providing for the community
Contact Us
9758 3056Open Tuesdays 10am to 3pm (or by appointment).
Tag Archives: Dandenongs
Capturing the magic of the Hills
One does not have to look far when it comes to finding inspiration in the beauty of the Hills. ‘I’ve been painting for many years and still get a kick out of it,’ says Gerrit. ‘I love painting Dandenongs subjects. … Continue reading
Virtual Jigsaw Puzzles of the Hills
Local photographer Kathie Thomas has transformed some of her beautiful photos of the Hills and surrounds into puzzles. A perfect virtual activity if you’re looking for something to do on a rainy day. Check them out here for free – … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Community
Tagged activities, artss, Dandenongs
Comments Off on Virtual Jigsaw Puzzles of the Hills
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
Hobbits in the Gully?
A local mapmaker has released a series of Lord of the Rings-inspired maps of the Dandenongs and Shire of Yarra Ranges. Adam Mattinson, a cartographer, grew up in Mount Evelyn and fell in love with maps from an early age. … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Community
Tagged Adam Mattinson, Dandenongs, hobbits, Lord of the Rings
Comments Off on Hobbits in the Gully?