News
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Car dangling over Olinda driveway
Emergency responders were called to Olinda around midday on Tuesday, 20 January after a person became trapped in a car while reversing out of a…
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Wellness walks for the Yarra Ranges
If you have ever wanted to join a run club without the running, this summer you can lace up your walking shoes and join Yarra…
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Man caught allegedly ditching breath test in Rowville
Local police have taken to social media recently to describe both the arrest and charges of a man allegedly caught ‘stopping short’ of a breath…
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Community steps up to support fire-affected areas
In the aftermath of a disaster, communities rallying for other communities, most of the time unknown to them, showcases the goodness of humanity. Lilydale’s Meat…
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Family’s sanctuary lost to blaze
PULL OUT QUOTE: “You never expect something like this to happen to you. The chances of this happening to you are so rare, so when…
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Reducing rubbish in the Ranges
Severe fires are not the only environmental threat to the Yarra Ranges. A group of committed locals has banded together to combat another ecological hazard…
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Top four and a draw
In the midweek Pennant, Side One played away against Boronia. After an even start, Boronia proved too strong on the day, with Yarra Glen going…
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Phoenix’s queer Naarm photography exhibition her biggest yet
Warburton-based photographer Suzanne Phoenix’s biggest exhibition yet will showcase 13 years of Melbourne’s queer community at the Midsumma Festival. The Queer Naarm exhibition takes place…
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Prepare early for hard rubbish collection
Hard rubbish collection is just around the corner, so now’s a great time to start preparing your items for a smooth pickup. To help Yarra…
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Sport
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Young Montrose cricketers shine on the MCG in Big Bash experience
A group of Montrose Cricket Club’s youngest players enjoyed a night they will remember forever, stepping onto the hallowed turf of the Melbourne Cricket Ground…
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Tough weekend all round
A tough weekend for the cricketers in maroon as victories were hard to come by. The Mounters were only able to post one win as…
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Monbulk Bowlers hit the ground running in 2026
After closing the book on 2025 with plenty of momentum the Monbulk Bowling club were keen to set in place some positive energy to kick…
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Sanders holds firm after time penalty
Motocross maestro Daniel “Chucky” Sanders remains on top position after stage seven in the 2026 Dakar Rally, despite suffering a speeding penalty. The Three Bridges…
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Basketball Victoria leading the way with road safety message
Blue armbands will be a familiar sight across courts in the east after Basketball Victoria partnered with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to support a…
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Olympians descend on Yarra Valley
Thursday 8 January marked the commencement of a four-day frenzy at the Melbourne Gun Club in Yering. From the Commonwealth Championship competition to the Australian…
Entertainment
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The collaborative Cloud Time comes to Healesville
You can feel the space even before you cross its threshold. It is almost like a grandparent’s kitchen, or a meditation circle. The cloud time…
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Hills ink hits skin
Connection and art have driven a somewhat special project that saw two artists from different worlds come together across mediums. Friends with long-term creative parallels…
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2025 arts keep community stitched together
The Dandenong Ranges is brimming with artists of just about every kind you can imagine from painters, to photographers, musicians and more. Beyond the bottom…
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The creative scene across the Valley and Ranges
The arts and creative scene across the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges offers something for everyone. And better yet, there are so many free galleries…
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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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Cognoscenti: A neighbourhood restaurant built on friendship, food and wine
Cognoscenti is the kind of restaurant that feels both thoughtfully crafted and comfortably familiar — a place where quality food, a considered wine list and…
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More than just a game at Monbulk Bowling Club
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…
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Experience country racing at its best in Healesville
Just an hour from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne, the Healesville Amateur Horse Racing Club delivers one of regional Victoria’s most enjoyable and family-friendly…
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Flowery family fun at Blue Lotus Water Garden
With the pressures of Christmas now over, I’m sure many parents are looking for ways to keep the kids entertained over the school holidays. The…
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Connect with free advice and support when you need it most
Accessing mental health support can feel overwhelming, especially during times of stress, anxiety or emotional uncertainty. Knowing where to turn and what options are available…
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Flowery family fun at Blue Lotus Water Garden
With the pressures of Christmas now over, I’m sure many parents are looking for ways to keep the kids entertained over the school holidays. The…
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A final run home for Jake
A Belgrave runner will begin a journey that has never been attempted before on Friday 27 February, taking on six loops of the Megasaw, a…
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Reminder to update your pet registration
Yarra Ranges Council are encouraging residents to do a quick check-in for their furry friends if anything has changed since you last updated your pet’s…
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Discovering Dunedin
Having explored the tourist meccas of the South Island of New Zealand (Queenstown and Christchurch) I thought it was time to venture further afield and…
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$7000 to support the second year of the Queer Youth Writers Collective
The Yarra Ranges Queer Youth Writers Collective (QYWC) formed in 2025 and is making a return this year for keen young writers in the LGBTQIA+…
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Bayswater volunteers deployed to Walwa and Longwood fires
Over the past week, firefighters have been flat out, both locally and across the state, helping communities impacted by ongoing bushfires. Bayswater CFA sent a…
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Alleged stolen vehicle smashes into Olinda stores
An allegedly stolen vehicle crashed straight into the front of Rubies and Rust and Touchstone Craft Gallery on Olinda-Monbulk Road in Olinda in the early…
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New data shows over 40 per cent of GP clinics now bulk-billing nationwide
Healthcare directory Cleanbill’s first Blue Report since the Australian Government expanded the bulk-billing incentive to non-concession patients has been released. The government’s decision appears to…
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Warning signs the Outer East could be prone to shock LA-style fire disaster
A new report by the Climate Council and Emergency Leaders for Climate Action has investigated the impact of a Los Angeles-style (LA) bushfire event that…
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Aussie rock star drops into Upwey
Cafe owner and operator from ‘Cafe Have ya Bean’ in Upwey, Paul had a bit of a surprise in store when a regular work day…
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Coroner report finds warning signs missed
A coroner’s report has found the murder of a pregnant mother from The Basin followed a well-recognised pattern of intimate partner violence, but warning signs…