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Councils and Mayors sign statement in solidarity against antisemitism
Yarra Ranges Council, Knox City Council and Maroondah City Council are among many councils who signed a joint statement against antisemitism. The Cities of Glen…
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New op shop for Foothills
There is a Foothills Community Op Shops store now open in the Hills. You might be familiar with the Foothills Community Op Shop, tucked away…
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Brew it real good
Foothills Coffee: Brew good, do good Your morning brew can be good for you, good for the planet and good for the local community, too.…
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Foothills Community Care: Mum’s Connection Space
Every Friday morning, Upwey Baptist Church comes alive with the chatter of children, the laughter of mums and (crucially) the hiss of a barista coffee…
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How to help with Foothills Community Care
In 2026, Foothills Community Care will officially move into its new home, the Foothills Community Hub, in Upwey. It’s a big move for the group,…
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Stay safe in summer – tips from the CFA
The holiday period is often a time for family celebrations and holidays — whether that means camping by the river, travelling interstate, or exploring the…
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EPA urges businesses to secure their site for holiday shutdowns
Closing your business or construction sites closing for the Christmas holiday period? EPA wants you to make sure the site is properly secured. Factories, warehouses,…
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Voices of the Dandenongs, 40 years strong
Local station 3MDR Mountain District Radio has celebrated hitting 40 in a special way this year, with the recent launch of its very own oral…
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125 years of iconic Puffing Billy Railway
Puffing Billy, Australia’s most beloved heritage train and one of the world’s best-preserved steam railways has celebrated its 125th anniversary on Sunday 14 December. Monbulk…
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Sport
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The Momentum rolls on the Monbulk greens.
Tuesday Midweek Pennant The weeks results in Midweek Pennant has delivered the Bowling club with a very nourishing treat, a very tasty clean sweep with…
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Hills clubs rewarded for road safety efforts
Six football clubs in the Hills have been rewarded for their efforts to promote road safety in their communities through the Transport Accident Commission (TAC)’s…
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Mount Evelyn mount up to the challenge
According to Guns and Roses, nothing lasts forever in the cold November rain…except for the rain, it seems. For the second week in a row,…
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Monbulk top side go back-to-back.
Saturday Pennant. Side 1 Division 2 After finally breaking the season duck with their first win last week, the Monbulk top side went back-to-back with…
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Hawks break the winning drought in Saturday Pennant
Team 1 Division 2 After a frustrating start to the season having lost 3 out of their first 4 games on the last end the…
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Soggy Saturday stops play
After intense rains during the early morning of Saturday, only a select few got to grace the field to play some cricket in the afternoon.…
Entertainment
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Playlunch packs out Sooki Lounge
Local Dandenong Ranges band Playlunch raised the roof at their sold out Sooki Lounge show on 5 December with an electrifying performance. The self-described “bogan…
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Oracle of Sassafras hosts Tropfest crew for short film
Oracle of Sassafras welcomed the cast and crew of the short film, ‘Sand Trap’ on Tuesday, 2 December, for the 2026 Tropfest competition, the world’s…
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Revisions unfolds to community
Sunday 23 November saw the Yarra Ranges community experience a unique and immersive art experience, which featured tours and artist talks to reflect on a…
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Art for the teens, mural artist steps up
Youth art is firmly in focus, with a local mural artist unveiling big plans, stepping forward to give local teens the spotlight alongside the creative…
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Soul and story telling
Yarra Ranges are in for a treat as duo Tex Perkins and Matt Walker get ready to bring their iconic sound to Upwey next week.…
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Poets gather for Woorilla
2025 has seen another huge outpouring of literary art take shape in poetry submissions of all kinds from near and far at the annual Woorilla…
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Go wild and visit the zoo
On a stunning 12 ha property with sweeping views to Mt Buller and beyond is a very special place where Dr Doolittle dreams of talking…
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Emerald Co Op announces exciting expansion with acquisition of Alpine Mowers
Emerald and District Co operative Society LTD (Emerald Co Op) is proud to announce a significant milestone in its ongoing growth, with the recent purchase…
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All female dental clinic
Valley Dental Family Clinic is an all female clinic based in Lilydale. The clinic is owned by Dr Rupali Prabhu and Dr Sonali Prabhu. Rupali…
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Retirement living with heart
Where the Yarra Valley meets the Dandenong Ranges, Lilydale Valley Views offers more than a place to live, it’s a vibrant community where retirement is…
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Help shape Cardinia’s rating system
Community members are invited to express interest in joining a panel that will help shape how rates are applied across Cardinia Shire. Thirty residents will…
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Sheen Ferntree Gully: Celebrating decades of service, community spirit, and quality repairs
For more than 35 years, Sheen Ferntree Gully has proudly supported the community it calls home. What began as a local workshop dedicated to quality…
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Yarra Ranges residents reminded to not put batteries in bins
An important notice reminding Yarra Ranges residents to not put batteries and other hazardous items in their bins went out on 17 December. On Monday…
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Gully Market donations boost Christmas Aid
As many gather with loved ones this festive season, some in the community face the harsh reality of not having the same privilege. For those…
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Yarra Ranges among the worst for animal seizures and surrenders
The Yarra Ranges has been singled out as a hotspot for animal cruelty in the RSPCA’s annual Animal Cruelty Report for 2024/25. The Yarra Ranges…
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Puffing Billy celebrates 125 years
The Dandenong Ranges’ nationally iconic Puffing Billy Railway has marked 125 years of choo-choo through the hills. Starting as a working line and now a…
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Festive fun for kids
Emerald Library is spreading festive cheer these school holidays with a range of free programs designed to keep young people entertained, engaged and creative. A…
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Premier’s Award celebrates Knox multicultural advocate
A member of the Knox Council Advisory Committee and former secretary of the Australia India Society of Victoria, Ruchi Sharma has won the Premier’s Award…