Ferntree Gully News

27/08/2024

Did you know? Ferntree Gully, the Arboretum and Puffing Billy recently featured on Better Homes & Gardens on Friday, 23rd August! 🌿

Watch Season 30, Episode 30 from the 14min mark here: https://7plus.com.au/better-homes-and-gardens

THANKS BETTER HOME AND GARDEN SHOW OF CHANEL 7 HAS PROMOTED FERNTREE GULLY DISTRICT AND OUR 121 STATION CAFÉ

23/07/2024

Our August edition is now online at ferntreegullynews.com and coming to a letterbox near you! 🌿

This issue of Gully News is full of stories of new beginnings in familiar places. Happy reading, everyone! 🌿

28/05/2024

The June issue of Ferntree Gully News is now online at ferntreegullynews.com, and coming to a letterbox near you! 🌿

This month we celebrate all the wonderful things going on in the Gully - from the monthly Ferntree Gully Village Market (next one on 1st June!), to Ferntree Gully Arts Society turning 80, and more!

Happy reading, everyone! 🌿

26/03/2024

Our Autumn edition is now online at ferntreegullynews.com, and coming to a letterbox near you! 🌿

This edition is jam-packed full of all the events, adventures and journeys that have recently taken place within our wonderful community. Happy reading, everyone! 🌿

21/11/2023

Our final edition for 2023 is now live at ferntreegullynews.com and coming to a letterbox near you. 🌿

We hope you enjoy reading it as we reflect on the people and places who make Ferntree Gully the special place it is.

24/10/2023

Ferntree Gully News is proud to have been recognised at the 2023 CNAV Community Newspaper Awards, held over the weekend in North Melbourne. 🌿

Gully News was a runner-up in the 'Best Newspaper' and 'Best Editorial Comment' categories. We thank you, our readers, for your continued support. We love bringing you the stories of the Gully.

Stay tuned for our November edition!

More at our website here: https://ferntreegullynews.com/2023/10/24/ferntree-gully-news-recognised-at-cnav-awards-2023/

27/09/2023

October issue is now online at ferntreegullynews.com! 🌿

Spring is here and the circus is in town. There’s new life to explore in the wildlife reserves. Stringybark Festival is back. And there's so much happening around the Gully.

We hope you enjoy this edition. Happy reading! 🌿

11/09/2023

Last Friday as part of Adult Learners Week, Ferntree Gully News ran a session inviting participants to help put together a double page spread for our upcoming issue. 📰🌿

Editor Anne Boyd spoke about how to put a community newspaper together - the stories, the photography, layout, how the paper is edited, and how volunteers are involved.

Stay tuned for our October edition to see the results! 🌿

26/07/2023

Hello everyone! Our August issue is now online at ferntreegullynews.com and coming to a letterbox near you! 🌿Happy reading!

31/05/2023

June issue of Gully News is now online at ferntreegullynews.com, and coming to a letterbox near you! 🌿
Happy reading, everyone!

29/05/2023

How things have changed! 🌿

We're proud to announce that our full archive has now been digitised at our website - dating back to our very first issue in September 2009!

It's a great way to look back at how life has changed in the Gully over the years. 🌿 To think we started printing only 3000 copies - now distributing over 10,000 copies throughout the Gully!

You can view the Archive online here: https://ferntreegullynews.com/past-issues/

We're also excited to announce that our June edition will be out this week - stay tuned!

29/03/2023

The Autumn edition of Ferntree Gully News is now online at ferntreegullynews.com! 🌿
This month, as Knox City Council highlights its new ‘green bin’ food and garden service, there is a focus on all things sustainable and eco-friendly.
Happy reading, everyone! 🌿

06/02/2023

Ferntree Gully News is on the lookout for volunteers!

We have vacancies in all aspects of its production and distribution especially in journalism, proofreading, assessing digital design, and data administration.

If you have some experience in these or related skills, please contact us. You might like to try helping us with one issue to find your niche. Email us at [email protected]

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

01/02/2023

Welcome to February! 🌿

Our first edition for 2023 is now online at ferntreegullynews.com

As kids go back to school and community sports start back, we look forward to the year ahead - with plenty of events, festivals and more around the corner!

Find out what our community groups are up to in this new edition. Happy reading, everyone! 🌿

01/02/2023

Looking for new walks to explore? Check out our new Guide to Ferntree Gully - full of information on local walks, parks and gardens! 🌿

Get your copy from Station Street Newsagents in Ferntree Gully Village, as well as the Ferntree Gully Library.

If you want to know more about the history of Ferntree Gully, local parks and gardens, businesses in the Village, or the walks in the National Park – this Guide is for you.