News
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Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund applications now open for Yarra Ranges families
Grants to assist Yarra Ranges families can now apply for assistance through the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) with the start of the 2026…
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Total Fire Ban for Yarra Ranges
A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North Central, Central and Wimmera districts tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February 2026. Tomorrow will be another…
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Tecoma welcomes new wave of leadership
Tecoma Primary School is heading into 2026 with a new Principal and Deputy Principal on its staff, who are bringing their experience and passion to…
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Valley in city arts program
This January saw the Yarra Ranges invited into the Melbourne arts scene with the execution of the free National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Kids on…
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Disaster misinformation is misleading communities
The Yarra Valley is no stranger to conspiracy theories, and the causes of major disasters are no exception. A particularly prominent rumour that has garnered…
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Crackdown on labour hire
With the horticulture industry a crucial component of the Yarra Valley’s economy, having hands on deck in the fields, orchards and vineyards is critical and…
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Emergency notice served
The Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) has served an Emergency Action Notice on Chawla Group AU PTY LTD, the provider that operates Kindoo Childcare…
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Fresh mural points the way for Belgrave Good Garden
A little community gardening group tucked away in Belgrave has received a beautiful new mural in late 2025, pointing the way to the peaceful space…
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Glen Park backs Silver Sis
Glen Park Community Centre Inc has received $8975 to support its Silver Sisters program, with funding set to deliver a celebratory, queer-themed event designed to…
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Sport
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Pennant season tees off
Round one of the Eastern Suburbs +55 Senior Pennant was hosted by the Gardiners Run golf club. The forecasts anticipated extreme weather with temperatures around…
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Social bowlers making their presence felt in ever increasing numbers at Monbulk
While the club’s pennant activities and formal activities roll on at the Monbulk Bowling club there is an ever-increasing presence of social bowlers occupying the…
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Cracking cricket at Mt Evelyn
After a week off due to soaring temperatures last weekend, cricketers across the RDCA hit the park in cracking conditions. Cricket was the winner in…
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Victorian Basketball Players Unite for Road Safety
The Allan Labor Government is calling on thousands of Victorian basketballers – from grassroots juniors to elite stars to step up as road safety ambassadors…
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Heartbreak in the heat for the Monbulk bowlers
Saturday Pennant round 11 In what was to be the hottest conditions of the season was to also produce the most heartbreaking of days for…
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Juniors in the spotlight as heat disrupts play
With scorching temperatures predicted on Saturday, many competitions abandoned play for the safety of players and officials. The Ringwood and District Cricket Association was one…
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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Nashos encouraged to march to commemorate service
The National Servicemen’s Association of Australia, Victoria Branch, is looking for any person who was called up between the years of 1951 and 1972 to…
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Back to school road safety
With Victorian students returning to school this week for Term 1 of 2026, Victoria Police are reminding motorists to slow down and take extra care…
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Back to school road safety
With Victorian students returning to school this week for Term 1 of 2026, Victoria Police are reminding motorists to slow down and take extra care…
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Kids are back at it!
It’s back to school for kids across the Yarra Ranges, with some entering formal education for the first time. The tail end of January saw…
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Outer East youths charged after aggravated burglary
Police have arrested four people following an aggravated burglary in Wantirna South this morning, 31 January. It’s alleged four offenders entered a Wallace Street property…
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Pilates 4 Parkinson’s
As a pilates instructor, Vicky Kamakaris knows the importance of movement but she’s also seen firsthand the impact of what losing mobility does to the…
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Vale Joy Aldham
The Selby CFA community is mourning the loss of a beloved member, Joy Aldham, who passed away in January, just a week before her 75th…
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Lifeblood of the force give back
It was a morning of giving back for several highway patrol members from the outer east, choosing to donate blood and plasma as part of…
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Paramedics respond to at least 20 kids locked in hot cars over heatwave
Ambulance Victoria (AV) responded to a concerning number of kids locked in cars after a weekend of hot weather hit the state. Paramedics responded to…
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Hills Happenings
It has been a challenging start to the year for Victoria. Severe weather has driven destructive bushfires and flooding, causing widespread damage and impacting thousands…