News
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Young adults invited to Rotaract info night
A new Rotaract Club, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Belgrave, has launched in the Foothills and is now inviting young adults aged 18 to…
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The spirit of Christmas comes together in Belgrave
As Christmas nears, the Belgrave community will come together at the Belgrave South’s Scouts Hall on Friday, 12 December for an evening of food, entertainment,…
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Sooki Lounge: Grants won’t save live music, reform will
A $71,000 Federal Government handout will do little in actually helping Belgrave’s Sooki Lounge as it weathers a struggling live music industry, its owner said.…
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Site setup begins in Boronia ahead of station’s upgrade
Works have kicked off on the Boronia Station upgrade, with crews getting started on delivering a modern and accessible station precinct as of early December.…
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Mental health first aiders step up in the Gully
A local sporting club has stepped up for mental health recently, with a group of their members going through a training program for Mental Health…
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Victoria Police ramp up roadside drug tests
Victoria Police will conduct an extra 25,000 roadside drug tests every year, expand the use of technology to catch unauthorised drivers and reduce paperwork so…
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Eels ahoy in Dandenong
Eels were in focus for an Eastern Suburbs Friends of group in late October, as they hosted researchers from the Artuh Riley Institute in a…
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Dirtbike theft in Upper Ferntree Gully
Upper Ferntree Gully has seen residential crime has seen thieves taking a person’s dirt bike from beneath the storage of their house, and police are…
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Police arrest alleged phone thief
Police arrested a man on Thursday, 4 December, after he allegedly tried to steal someone’s mobile phone at the Bayswater Shopping Centre. They are now…
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Sport
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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.…
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Oskar’s away!
Giants draft Oskar Taylor has his sights on the preseason as he farewells friends and family before heading out of state. The tail end of…
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Hills star Oskar Taylor taken by the GWS Giants with pick 15
The GWS Giants have selected Upwey-Tecoma and South Belgrave junior Oskar Taylor with pick 15 in the 2025 AFL Draft. Drafted after a premiership year…
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Monbulk bowling club celebrates 60th anniversary in style.
The club activities went to a whole new level this week with the Bowling club celebrating its 60th year. Many past players and current members…
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Fun Run returns to support Angliss kids
The Rotary Club of Emerald and District’s Kids Fun Run with Puffing Billy returns to the Puffing Billy Railway Station in Gembrook on Sunday, 30…
Entertainment
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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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Creativity thrives across all ages in Monbulk’s art event
The town of Monbulk has truly found its artistic heart as it marked its second annual, ‘Celebrate Monbulk’ art event on Thursday evening, 13 November.…
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Succesful Spanish tour for Smoke Stack Rhino
Yarra Valley-based band Smoke Stack Rhino set their sights on the shores of Spain, taking their local sound to Europe at the end of last…
In Business – Sponsored
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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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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 number…
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New look for old name at Knoxbrooke
If you have travelled along York Road, Mount Evelyn recently you may have noticed changes happening at Yarra View Nursery and Yarra View Garden Centre.…
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Machete scare forces survival training
After a string of violent attacks in Melbourne’s south-east, including a recent school stabbing in Berwick, residents flocked to a seminar in Emerald to learn…
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Know your places of last resort in a bushfire emergency
When it comes to being prepared for bushfire season, knowing your places of last resort is vital. While getting out early is encouraged first and…
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Mum’s rock for activism
Mums of the Hills Inc (MOTHS) turned up the volume on gender equality at the Director’s Cut Premiere of their MOTHer ROCKers Documentary on Sunday…
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Support after trauma, Selby steps up
* Please be aware that this article discusses youth suicide, and some readers may find this distressing. A local community house has organised a FREE…
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It is always the time of year to volunteer
Friday 5 December marks International Volunteer Day, a celebration and recognition of the integral work and efforts of volunteers across the globe. 3.3 million Victorians…
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The perfect fit: Rachel’s love of people led her to fulfilling employment
Rachel Ovari, 22, loves what she does for work, and she’s grateful every day for the opportunity to have found fulfilling employment. Living with a…