News
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Don’t let curiosity kill your cat
RSPCA has unveiled its new program, Rethink Roaming, a website to help cat owners understand the risk of allowing their pets to roam the streets…
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Yarra Valley Water announces climate milestones as it zeros in on emissions
Yarra Valley Water has marked major milestones announcing that from 1 July 2025 it will use 100 per cent renewable electricity to power its operations…
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FWO launches horticulture troublespot inspections after nation’s least-compliant regions revealed
The Fair Work Ombudsman will roll out a fresh campaign of horticulture sector inspections targeting labour hire providers, after a three-year campaign investigating more than…
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Fine for fatal fall almost quadrupled on appeal
In February 2025, Van Berkel Distributors Pty Ltd was, without conviction, fined $65,000 in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to a single charge…
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Clyde Road Upgrade donates to Treasuring Our Trees
A Dandenong Ranges community project is carving up a storm after Major Road Projects Victoria donated 25 tree logs to Treasuring Our Trees. Having collected…
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Mid-year ball returns
Cocktail dresses, sharp suits and plenty of sparkle filled the Railway Hotel in Pakenham on Saturday 28 June, as the Gembrook Cockatoo Football Netball Club…
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Bell Real Estate and Foothills Community Care launches winter appeal
As winter bites in the hills, Bell Real Estate is stepping up to help those doing it tough, teaming up with Foothills Community Care to…
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NASA engineer’s return to Mater Christi College
A special former student of Belgrave’s Mater Christi College, now a Chief Engineer for Cybersecurity at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), visited the school during…
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Yarra Ranges Council launches student work experience pilot
Yarra Ranges Council, in partnership with the Outer Eastern Local Learning and Employment Network (OELLEN), wrapped up a pilot work experience program for secondary school…
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Sport
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Kangaroos on the board after nail-biting victory over Blues
A season-long drought has broken for the Officer women’s team after the Kangaroos fought valiantly for a one-point win over Seville in Outer East Division…
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Lions roar past Towners
Pakenham has bounced back in a big way after two losses with two straight wins with 80-plus goals in both. In round 11 of the…
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Tigers make a big move bid
The Upwey-Tecoma Football Netball Club has released a statement telling its followers and members it is planning a move to the Eastern Football Netball League…
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Kangaroos just fall short
Officer’s bold effort at home wasn’t enough as Upwey Tecoma kept its finals hopes alive with a 12.10(82) to 14.12(96) victory in Outer East Premier…
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Healesville too strong for Emerald
Football Premier Division Seniors: Wandin 17.15.117 def Woori Yallock 14.9.93; Healesville 12.13.85 def Emerald 4.6.30; Mt. Evelyn 25.16.166 def Gembrook-Cockatoo 3.3.21; Upwey-Tecoma 14.12.96 def Officer…
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Mixed results for Monbulk
FOOTBALL Seniors Monbulk and Olinda are old rivals and faced off in a fight for a new Murphy’s Mitre 10 cup between the teams. They…
Entertainment
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MND fight matters for MPs
Animosities, divisions and the all-around frenzy of parliament were put on hold for a moment last week as MPs took the plunge to raise over…
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Belgrave rocks to Blondie and The Clash Tribute Acts
What happened at Sooki Lounge in Belgrave on Sunday, 22 June, was far from your average Sunday session – it was a loud, energetic ride…
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Belgrave in beautiful colours
Belgrave was crowded with thousands of people with different lanterns on hand. Taking place on the Winter Solstice, Saturday 21 June, the Belgrave Lantern Parade…
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Art gives Milie the will to keep going after MND diagnosis
Breaking free of the confines set around her, Milie Woods always knew art was a calling she couldn’t resist, little did she know one day…
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Celtic performers flock to frosty shores
Performers across the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley are still recovering from the epic three-day National Celtic Festival in Portarlington, held last week over the…
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Snippets lantern parade treats: pizzas, toasties and more
Lantern Festival goodness continues With the Lantern Parade just around the corner, Little Hendrix Cafe is gearing up to serve their famous thin-crust, Lebanese-style folded…
In Business – Sponsored
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Easy E’s Mobile Mechanical – We Come to You
Looking for a mechanic who’s honest, experienced, and comes to you? Easy E’s Mobile Mechanical is your go-to for convenient, reliable vehicle servicing—delivered straight to…
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Belwey Motors a one-stop workshop for all your automotive needs
Belwey Motors in Upwey offers Car and 4WD servicing maintenance and mechanical repairs on all makes and models including brakes, clutch, cooling system, engine tuning,…
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The Belgrave Lantern Parade 2025
This year, a Belgrave Traders fundraising drive brought home the bacon to get the beloved Lantern Parade over the line in 2025. With a 15-year-old…
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Can you see yourself in the Monbulk Bowling Club team next season?
Hello Monbulk community, the Monbulk Bowling Club is preparing for another thrilling season of pennant bowling competition, and it’s time to come together and join…
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Monbulk Newsagency: Your Complete Local Destination
Nestled in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges at 76 Main Road, Monbulk Newsagency stands as a cornerstone of the local community, offering an impressive…
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Vibrant retirement living
In the heart of Lilydale, where the lush Yarra Valley meets the Dandenong Ranges, stands Lilydale Valley Views – not just a retirement village, but…
More News
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Knox Council clash with scouts over halls
The Knox District Scout Association has been left disheartened as tensions over their longstanding tradition of sleepovers in Knox scout halls were brought to the…
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Two people hospitalised after crash in Yellingbo
A car accident on Macclesfield Road in Yellingbo put two women in hospital on 25 June. The accident occurred at around 4.20 pm and Ambulance…
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Crossing concerns continue in Montrose
The removal of one of the two crossing guards in Montrose is raising the ire of residents, with safety concerns at the new intersection leading…
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‘Class warfare’: blowtorch on softened home gas bans
Homeowners in Victoria will be exempted from replacing broken-down gas heaters and hot water systems with electric models under watered-down rules. Controversial state plans to…
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Last chance for Annual Grants
Community groups and artists across the Yarra Ranges have until 14 July to apply for funding for events and projects, through Yarra Ranges Council’s Annual…
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Jessica Brown named Victoria’s best in pharmacy
Emerald Village Pharmacy’s own Jessica Brown is preparing to step onto the national stage, after being named the Victorian winner of the 2025 Pharmacy Guild…