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Mount Dandenong Tourist Road landslide repair works, Sassafras

Repair works to address the landslide on Mount Dandenong Tourist Road near Mason Grove, caused by a severe weather event in July 2024, are...

Former mayor Springfield stands for Labor in La Trobe

A familiar face will represent the Australian Labor Party locally this federal election, none other than former mayor Jeff Springfield. The Emerald-based audio engineer announced...

Overseas tourists spent nine billion dollars in Victoria last year

The latest Tourism Research Australia’s National Visitor Survey and International Visitor Survey has revealed Victoria’s $40 billion visitor economy is being fuelled by international...

Awards handed out to Little Athletics community

Yarra Ranges athletics would like to thank the wonderful families and athletes who have contributed to the 2024/25 Summer Track and Field season. Special...

Personal best’s at season’s end

It was stunning weather for the Little Athletics Season Celebration round on Saturday 22 March. The track at Mt Evelyn was a hive of...

Mt Evelyn survive four seasons to advance to Grand Final

Week two of finals actions provided the virtual mixed bag for cricketers over the weekend. Scorching heat on Saturday forcing the abandonment of play...

Round Seven of the Eastern 55 Senior Pennant at Churchill-Waverley Golf Club

The Last chance saloon was open, Titleist’s and Callaway’s were at the ready. Check the target, take aim and swing. That’s the theory. Of...

Pointon retains national title, athletes rack up PBs at season’s end

The 2024-25 Track and Field season is nearing the end but this does not mean our Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes stop chasing PBs. Thursday night,...

Another gold and new record for Pincott at State Champs

A really hot Casey Fields hosted the Little Athletics Victoria State Track & Field Championships over the weekend. Yarra Ranges Athletics Club's medal count was...

Chrysalis offers a peek for Open Studios

The Chrysalis exhibition launched at Burrinja Cultural Centre on Thursday 20 March, celebrating a thriving art community in the Dandenong Ranges. Over 200 people...

Custom-made guitar adds beautiful sounds

A Healesville-based musician is looking forward to performing at The Basin Music Festival with his new guitar. Robbie Greig won a songwriting contest held by...

First time for Open Studios

Local residing in Belgrave South and newcomer to the Hills, artist and tutor, Carolina Gartner, is excited to be a first-time artist amongst many...

‘Beautifully gothic’ vamp rocks IWD 2025 showcase

The ‘beautifully gothic’ fashionista of the streets, the Tecoma Veteran Vamp has taken in some studio time recently, being featured as part of a...

Monbulk muralist shortlisted for People’s Choice Award

Monbulk’s talented muralist and fine artist has recently made waves in the Australian art scene by being shortlisted for the People’s Choice Award at...

Healing through art

Underneath my Umbrella has launched 'Black and White' an exhibition series bringing family violence, the lived experiences of survivors and the journey they go...

Customer satisfaction the goal for New Belgrave Motors

New Belgrave Motors are reliable, experienced and always go the extra mile. Owners and dynamic duo Shane and Cindy Taylor say safety is the...

Tealeaves: A Family Legacy Brews New Beginnings in Olinda

What began as a small idea over a cup of tea in 1994 has steeped into one of Australia's largest tea importers. Tealeaves, the...

Better banking at Community Bank Monbulk and District

Community Bank Monbulk & District really is a part of our local community and everyday we seek to strengthen, support and build our community...

Jenni Nash: Monbulk’s top agent and true local champion

Monbulk has spoken, and the results are in—Jenni Nash has been awarded the prestigious Rate My Agent No.1 Agent for Monbulk in 2024, recognised...

Passion, care at the heart of New Belgrave

New Belgrave Motors are reliable, experienced and always go the extra mile. Owners and dynamic duo Shane and Cindy Taylor say safety is the...

Excellence in learning at Belgrave South Primary School

For over 100 years, Belgrave South Primary School has been at the heart of the local community, providing excellence in teaching and learning within...

Bespoke Cockatoo mansion sold

A run-down, graffiti-ridden mansion in Cockatoo has sold for close to $1 million. The striking property at 650 Woori-Yallock Road made headlines for going back...

Council applies three per cent rate cap in draft 2025-26 budget

While attention was drawn to the Federal Government’s budget this week, Yarra Ranges Council was also releasing its draft 2025-26 budget on the same...

Belgrave South petition hopes to create flexible housing options

A couple from Belgrave South presented their petition to the Yarra Ranges Council on Tuesday, 25 March, urging the introduction of a policy for...

Hoon Cars seized after police investigation.

Members of the Highway Patrol's Road Crime Tasking Team raided a property in The Patch on Tuesday morning, 1 April, as part of an...

Monbulk Road safety concerns grow after serious accident

A Monbulk resident is calling for urgent action to address what she describes as a “hazardous” stretch of road that has become increasingly dangerous...

Century in the making

A special day was celebrated in Kallista on Saturday 29 March 29th, as the town commemorated the centenary of its name change from South...

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