RANGES TRADER

Drawn to fantasy – kids got creative at Belgrave Library

Young artists joined Tony Midson from Thrive Art Studio on Thursday 16 January from 2pm to 3.30pm for a fun and creative workshop at...

A growing hazard: the pileup of waste on Wellington Road

A large pile of rubbish on Wellington Road near Ryans Road in Belgrave South has become a growing safety concern for local residents. The...

Visitor calls for action on Olinda’s neglected toilets

A Melbourne visitor’s recent experience with public toilets in Olinda has sparked concern over the state of facilities in the popular tourist town. Glenda...

Monbulk Cricket Club receives new funding to boost junior program

Monbulk Cricket Club has received a $1000 grant from the Sporting Club Grants Program, helping the club purchase new equipment for its junior programs....

Outer East talent shines in 2024 AFLW Draft

More young footballing stars have emerged out of the Outer East, with four local girls picked in the 2024 AFLW Draft held on Monday...

Local sports clubs share in million dollar fund

Hundreds of sports clubs across the state are set to share in $1.2 million after funding was announced last week. Community Sport minister Ros...

Monbulk Bowlers dominate Mitcham in thrilling victory

Saturday pennant. Temperature mid-twenties. Not much breeze. Close enough to perfect conditions for bowling. Monbulk 1 played at home against Mitcham 2. Tony French’s team dropped...

Monbulk Bowlers struggle

Saturday Metro Bowls pennant. The weather was hot and sticky. It was threatening to rain, and there were even a couple of minutes of...

Tigers too strong for Rams, Tigresses over Saints

It was a mixed bag of results for the Upwey Ferntree Gully Tigers over the weekend, as four of the clubs seven senior teams...

An outdoor exhibition arrives in Yering

Art has been sprucing up some of Victoria’s most loved piers throughout summer for the last four years in a public art display taking...

Under a summer sun: music fest heads to Valley to support young people

There’s nothing quite like seeing iconic Australian music artists perform under an open sky in summer especially when it’s for a good cause. Summer...

A year of entertainment triumphs

Fixing bikes and building bonds In early April 2024, Ferntree Gully teen Charlie Blanchard, known as ‘Mr Fix It’, shared his passion for fixing bikes...

The ultimate experience of play and colour

Much-loved Melbourne artist, Beci Orpin, has brought her interactive and tactile creative approach to Yarra Ranges Regional Museum with dream room. This new exhibition...

Outer East a feature of Victorian artists Alice Ivy’s new single

An up-and-coming Victorian artist has incorporated a touch of the Outer East in her latest release, with a famous voice of the Valley and...

Voices from the Edge launches

A first-time event in the hills will bring an array of voices from the edge into the spotlight to celebrate art and diversity in...

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...

More than just a game

Bowling enthusiasts and casual revellers alike, brace yourselves for an unforgettable experience at the Monbulk Bowling Club, located at 11 Moores Road, Monbulk. This...

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,...

Intimate Imaginaries: The first major survey exhibition of Arts Project Australia artists in an Australian museum

TarraWarra Museum of Art has announced a major group exhibition featuring artists who work out of the nationally and internationally renowned Arts Project Australia...

Merriest Monbulk celebration

As Christmas approaches, with less than a month to go, there is a sense of positivity and hope for an enjoyable 2025. Monbulk and...

SelbyFest 2024: A Celebration of Music, Arts, and Community Spirit

SelbyFest, the much-anticipated community festival in the Dandenong Ranges, returns on Saturday 23 November from 2pm to 8pm at Selby Community House. This free...

A landscape of summer

From the blood red of the sun to a dusting of fog over the Yarra Valley, summer has brought with it all conditions. Fires...

Building a better, stronger health system for all Victorians

The State Government is set to deliver Victorians a better-connected health system – one that ensures patients get the care they need, sooner, and...

Angliss Hospital ICU closure sparks concern for staff and local families

Community members and hospital staff are staggering after the announcement that the Upper Ferntree Gully's Angliss Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) will close later...

Bird feeders beware: Grants Grounds for concern

Grants Picnic Ground, nestled in the Dandenong Ranges, had long been a popular spot for nature lovers, tourists and birdwatchers alike. However, recent concerns...

Funding for emergency services finally expanded after desperate calls from volunteers

Christmas came early for the hard-working emergency services volunteers in the community with the announcement of a raft of funding changes Announced on 13...

Kallista couple plead guilty to animal cruelty, both fined $2000

A Kallista couple pleaded guilty to animal cruelty offences after allowing a heifer to get stuck in mud up to its neck and not...

Latest

Drawn to fantasy – kids got creative at Belgrave Library

Young artists joined Tony Midson from Thrive Art Studio on Thursday 16 January from 2pm to 3.30pm for a fun and creative workshop at...