News
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Arnold Dix honoured as Victorian Finalist for Australian of the Year
Monbulk lawyer, engineer, scientist, and author, Professor Arnold Dix, was named a Victorian Finalist for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards at a ceremony…
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Harmful ‘forever chemicals’ found in our much-loved marsupials
A new study has found that long-lasting and potentially harmful chemicals might be harming some of our much-loved marsupials. University of Melbourne researchers in the…
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Healthcare bodies to merge pending minister approval
The boards of Alexandra District Health and Eastern Health are working together to explore how they can strengthen healthcare for their communities and connect care…
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Local vigneron Peter Preuss surveys agribusiness on kangaroo control
Woori Yallock resident and vigneron Peter Preuss is continuing to take on kangaroo control concerns, recently conducting a survey to try and find out whether…
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Zak Gully to perform in Belgrave
Not your usual gig spot, a local library will host a free music event to highlight musicians from across the Yarra Ranges. Zak Gully will…
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Woorilla poetry event approaches…
A beloved community literary event with international acclaim is fast approaching in Emerald. The Emerald Hub will host the annual Woorilla Poetry Prize once more…
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Cash rate to stay for now
The cash rate will hold for now, according to recent news from the Reserve Bank of Australia. Remaining cautious, the RBA announced on 4 November…
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Over 6600 offences detected by Operation Furlong
More than 6600 offences were detected by Victoria Police during Operation Furlong over the Melbourne Cup long weekend. The statewide road policing operation saw police…
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Yarra Ranges Christmas Window competition open for entries
Businesses across the Yarra Ranges are being urged to get into the Christmas spirit by decorating their storefronts, as part of Council’s annual Christmas Window…
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Sport
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Elliot Bell running wild for men’s wellbeing
Dandenong Ranges resident and Bell Real Estate director, Elliot Bell, has been pushing his limits for months, preparing for the epic Grampians Peak Trail (GPT)…
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Monbulk Bowling Club midweekers blaze into action.
Tuesday Pennant The Midweek Pennant competition got underway this week with Monbulk firing out of the blocks at home in round 1 in very impressive…
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‘No victory is guaranteed’: Mounters step up to challenging round
Cricket endured a tough week with the tragic passing of Ben Austin this week, so it was up to cricketers across the nation to honour…
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Firing mid-week, not so festive by Saturday
Tuesday Pennant The Midweek Pennant competition got underway this week with Monbulk firing out of the blocks at home in round 1 in very impressive…
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Ferntree Gully celebrates tennis for everyone
Ferntree Gully Tennis Club joined Tennis Australia’s inaugural All Abilities Week by hosting a special celebration and tennis session for people with physical and intellectual…
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Athletics secures funding
Yarra Ranges Athletics is leaping into the new season with a $4500 grant from Coles, to give a welcome boost for young athletes and the…
Entertainment
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Four artists, one colourful community exhibition
An informal art group known as Four of Us will launch its first exhibition at the Kalorama Collective Community Hub this Sunday, 9 November from…
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What’s on in the entertainment world
Burrinja Theatre Tex Perkins & Matt Walker Two of Australia’s most revered musicians unite for a raw, powerful live show, blending new material, timeless covers,…
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Celebrate local talent at the 51st Knox Art Show
After 51 years of bringing the local community together, the Knox Art Show is back and this year, it’s bigger, better, and more accessible than…
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All Aussie music platform launches
A Yarra Ranges local has taken on a mammoth task and is out to even the playing field for Australian talent, launching an all Australian…
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Elliott set to Rock
A rising star from the Yarra Ranges is getting ready to rock live on stage at the end of this week, set to appear in…
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Music and peace take centre stage in Upper Ferntree Gully
Upper Ferntree Gully’s St Thomas Anglican Church will open its doors on Saturday, 1 November for the Sacred Stage Charity Concert to celebrate peace, faith…
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Expert advice, friendly service
Right in the heart of Lilydale, Treadworx is a proudly family-owned business that’s been keeping locals rolling for more than seven years. Known for friendly…
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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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Celebrating 60 years of community and fun at Monbulk Bowling Club
For 60 years, the Monbulk Bowling Club has been more than just a place to bowl—it’s been a meeting place for friends, families, and locals…
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Lilydale Valley Views: 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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Whitlands Engineering: Building legendary firewood machinery since 1993
Rural manufacturing company Whitlands Engineering is celebrating it’s 32nd year of business throughout 2025 – marking also a decade of continuous growth despite the challenges…
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A new chapter for Aveo’s Fountain Court
Aveo has redefined retirement living after an extensive refurbishment program at its Fountain Court community in Burwood, delivering state-of-the-art facilities and a collection of premium…
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Mr Monopoly gets a taste of the Yarra Valley
Yarra Valley’s very own Monopoly board just dropped on 5 November featuring beloved local businesses, iconic tourist attractions and hidden local gems. Monopoly Yarra Valley…
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Boots on the ground
As summer approaches, the thud of heavy duty boots and the whir of high powered machinery echoes throughout Dixon’s Creek. It’s the second week of…
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Halloween fun in the gully!
Halloween hotspots across the outer east braced themselves on Friday as trick or treaters gathered to hit the streets for 2025. Upper Ferntree Gully is…
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Ghouls, goblins and more!
Belgrave township and beyond was packed for Halloween 2025 and Friday afternoon saw the the streets fill with thrills, chills, hopeful trick or treaters, performance…
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Postcards for community, campaign launched
Beloved Community House across Melbourne’s Outer East have recently joined many others across the state in campaigning for increased funding to continue their vital work.…
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Wet weather doesn’t deter hunters and collectors
Rotary volunteers from the hills got together to host one of their most popular annual events in Bwerick over the weekend, persevering through a lot…