News
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Eastern Freeway set to close for a full weekend in September
Yarra Ranges residents are encouraged to plan ahead as the Eastern Freeway is set to close for a full weekend for the first time in…
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Firewood collection areas open for spring
Victorians will be able to collect firewood for domestic use as collection areas have reopened this week. Firewood collection is only allowed from state forests…
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Death/Life Cafe this Friday
The Melbourne East Doula Hub will be the hosts this week at a local community house’s death cafe event. A special Death Cafe session will…
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Another successful Winter Shelter cycle for Stable One
Volunteers and supporters convened at St Patrick’s Community Centre on Tuesday to celebrate another winter of crucial work from Stable One, particularly the Yarra Valley…
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CFA survey shows alarming number of people without a bushfire plan
The CFA’s latest post-season bushfire community survey has revealed a troubling statistic about the lack of preparedness ahead of the upcoming fire season. Of the…
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Driver loses life in Sherbrooke crash
A driver has lost their life today on Wednesday 3 September and is yet to be formally identified. Police are now looking into the circumstances…
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Police seek owners of mannequin on a bike
A mannequin and motorbike are the subjects of a criminal investigation in the Yarra Ranges this week and Police are asking for public assistance in…
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Bin it or face years behind bars: machete ban begins
Victoria’s ban on machetes has begun, with penalties of up to two years’ jail or a fine of more than $47,000 for people who break…
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Youth don’t choose homelessness, they choose safety: new stats reveal true reality
Alarming numbers of young people seeking support from homelessness services on their own is a reality being felt close to home. Despite the shock of…
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Sport
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ProKicking from Monbulk to the US
Monbulk is quickly making a name for itself as a launching pad for Aussies chasing American football dreams, with a program called Prokick Australia helping…
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Olinda-Ferny Creek and Monbulk rise in premier football finals
Football Premier Division (Finals Week 1) Seniors: QF Olinda-Ferny Creek 14.7.91 def Woori Yallock 12.15.87; EF Monbulk 13.19.97 def Healesville 10.4.64 Reserves: QF Mt. Evelyn…
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Hawks down Bloods at heavy cost
FOOTBALL Seniors The Monbulk FNC spent Saturday and Sunday at Yarra Junction as the seven sides that qualified for finals played in Qualifying and Elimination…
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Monbulk dominates officer
Football Premier Division (Round 18) Seniors: Monbulk 13.4.82 def Officer 5.6.36; Healesville 13.13.91 def Gembrook-Cockatoo 12.10.82; Wandin 12.19.91 def Upwey-Tecoma 9.11.65; Olinda-Ferny Creek 18.8.116 def…
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Hawks record a solid win
FOOTBALL Seniors The final round of home and away matches by Monbulk’s football and netball teams was played on the weekend in ideal conditions. The…
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Knox karate instructor chases dream in Japan
When Knox Kyokushin Karate’s dedicated instructor, Keelan Lang found out he’d been selected to represent Australia at the 6th World Kyokushin Karate Tournament in Maebashi,…
Entertainment
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Dandenong Ranges youth take centre screen at LLICFF
Young filmmakers from the Ranges Academy of Performing Arts (RAPA) Inc. are stepping into the spotlight this month as the Lantern and Light International Children’s…
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Healesville Sanctuary crowded with local drinks
Healesville Sanctuary once again became a venue for local drinks to connect with a wider audience over the weekend of 30-31 August. The local zoo…
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Nod to the daffodil
Spring has sprung, and the vibrant yellow colours of the season are peeping through trees and across the hills. The distinctive golden daffodil, a firm…
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Spring Show around the corner
Sassafras will be the site of the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society’s beloved annual Spring Show on the weekend of 6 and 7 September. The Spring…
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The powerful act of crafting change
The power of craft to bring about change and awareness on the issues and challenges facing society is not new but craftivist Tal Fitzpatrick brings…
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Spring Show around the corner
Sassafras will be the site of the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society’s beloved annual Spring Show on the weekend of 6 and 7 September. The Spring…
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It’s a one-stop workshop
Belwey Motors in Upwey offers Car and 4WD servicing maintenance and mechanical repairs on all makes and models including brakes, clutch, cooling system, engine tuning,…
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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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Happier ageing with Nurse Next Door and Belgrave’s Beloved Desi
Since opening five years ago, Nurse Next Door Melbourne Outer East has grown into a trusted provider, delivering premium in-home care to clients across the…
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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, but…
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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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Keeping commercial fleets rolling: Fast Freddies brings the workshop to you
Every hour a commercial vehicle sits idle costs money. Whether it’s a delivery truck with a flat tyre on the Princes Freeway, a construction excavator…
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Boronia woman’s court clash
A Boronia woman’s fight for fair compensation following a workplace shoulder injury has reached a pivotal moment that could impact how similar claims are handled…
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Man winched to safety
A man has been winched to safety by helicopter after getting stuck in mud in Tonimbuk. Emergency services were called to the property on Bridal…
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Yarra Ranges Councill is not joining national campaign to support people seeking asylum
The Yarra Ranges Council rejected the Healesville Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR)’s invitation to join other local governments for the national campaign to support people…
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Fire, not just smoke and haze but a tool for resilience
TYPES OF BURNS While the bursts of yellow wattle through the canopy signal the steady awakening of a dormant landscape, the Yarra Ranges community has…
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Councils continue to oppose implementation of glass only bin
The deadline for Victorian councils to introduce a kerbside glass recycling bin collection is looming in July 2027 but a vast majority of councils are…
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Knox services stand together
Knox Police extended their heartfelt thanks to the members of Knox CFA Group, FRV Station 85, and SES Knox for their powerful show of unity…