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Tall tree rescue in Belgrave South

A young boy was rescued from a tree in Belgrave Lake Park on Saturday 2 November after climbing up mid-afternoon and then finding he...

Interest rates on hold with nothing ruled in or out

Mortgage holders still have longer to wait for interest rate relief as the Reserve Bank of Australia warns underlying inflation remains "too high". All bets...

Shining students impress in speech contest

Now in its ninth year, the Primary School Speech Contest is a Rotary Youth initiative for Grade 5 and 6 students. The program is...

Knox’ new hero

All Schools medals cap a big week of athletics

The Victorian All Schools Track and Field Championships continued over the weekend. Five Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes represented their respective schools at Lakeside Stadium....

Tigers too much for Cougars, Tigress’ share points with Pumas

In another big weekend of local baseball, the Upwey Ferntree Gully Tigers picked up where they left off after last weekend, racking up four...

Mitcham defends in strong fashion

Saturday pennant. No-one could complain about the weather. It was warm with not much breeze. Monbulk 1 travelled to Mitcham where the traditional grass...

Records tumble at All Schools Championships

Seven Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes have represented their respective schools at the Lakeside Stadium over the weekend. The Victorian All Schools Track and...

All the action from Morrison Reserve

Morrison Reserve hosted round 3 of the Athletics Victoria AVSL competition. Over 300 athletes from around the state travelled to Australia’s most picturesque athletics...

Summer athletics season open

Morrison Reserve in Mt Evelyn was buzzing with over 250 excited little athletics athletes keen to start the 2024-25 season. What a wonderful morning...

Outer East a feature of Victorian artists Alice Ivy’s new single

An up-and-coming Victorian artist has incorporated a touch of the Outer East in her latest release, with a famous voice of the Valley and...

Belief leads to first ever exhibition

In a first for many of the Mount Evelyn Art Collective’s group members, an exciting step in their artistic adventure has led to an...

Leap into literacy at Your Library

Lizzie James is the Regional Literacy Officer at Your Library (formerly Eastern Regional Libraries). Here is her introduction to the “Leap into Literacy” program...

From hobby to exhibition

A local has added one more title ‘artist’ in his job list. Yarra Ranges deputy mayor David Eastham, who has spent his whole life in...

Joyful day on Puffing Billy

A party of 900 children, parents, teachers and carers hopped aboard Puffing Billy for the annual Variety Day on Tuesday 20 August. With the...

Books, a small escape for our Mayor

What's We Come With This Place about? We Come With This Place by Debra Dank is what she describes as "a strange kind of letter,...

Join one of the oldest RSLs in Upwey-Belgrave this Remembrance Day

Belgrave RSL was one of the very first RSLs in Victoria, commencing in 1917 just before WW1 ended. The Belgrave Memorial (RSL) Hall was destroyed by...

Remembrance Day 2024: Youth Leads Knox Community in Honoring the Fallen

As the autumn leaves turn in the Tim Neville Arboretum, Knox prepares to mark a solemn milestone – the 106th anniversary of the end...

A feast of flowers

All are welcome to the Flower Festival being held at the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society on the 26 and 27 October. Why not bring your...

Beacon of compassion

In a world that often moves too fast, Harmony Homecare stands as a beacon of compassion, offering a helping hand to those who need...

Volunteering is rewarding and fulfilling

Volunteering as a senior can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. There are many opportunities available where your skills, experience, and wisdom can make a...

Hitting the mark at Paintball Skirmish

Looking for something fun and exciting to do during the school holidays? Paintball Games has got you covered! With courses located in Coldstream, Cockatoo,...

Spring Racing Carnival

Racing is a dangerous and sometimes lethal pursuit, largely for the animal and the grossly underfed human sitting on its back. With the Spring Racing Carnival...

Home

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home Confucius Every living organism needs shelter or an environment that provides safety, and...

Special shows coming to the local theatres

Torvill and Dean Skating Legends return to Australia after 30 years for the Arena Spectacular Torvill and Dean’s last dace. Tickets on sale from 29 October. Due...

Sloppy but Entertaining End to the Trilogy

Venom: The Last Dance Starring Tom Hardy, Juno Temple and Chiwetel Ejiofor Rated M 3.25/5 The fifth film in the Sony Spiderman Universe franchise, Venom: The Last Dance...

Melbourne Cup trip

Are you ready to enjoy Melbourne Cup on Tuesday 5 November?

National Shared Reading Week

This year's National Shared Reading Week takes place from Monday 28 October to Sunday 3 November. As Street Library Australia declares: “Shared reading is...

Wild mushroom danger call after elderly woman’s death

The dangers of wild mushrooms must be more widely publicised after an elderly woman died from eating death caps she picked outside her home,...

Chelsea Garden scoops global award

The Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda has been awarded the Outstanding Park Project of the Year by World Urban Parks. The global recognition was announced...

Deer management in Dandenong Ranges National Park

Dandenong Ranges National Park (DRNP) is a vital natural area that showcases the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri People and hosts one of Victoria's...

Emerald Student triumphs in Inaugural Reilly Art competition

A 17-year-old Cockatoo resident has won the inaugural Reilly Art Prize on Sunday 27 October at an exhibition held at Lifeview Willow Wood. This unique...

‘Beige spikes’ amidst food insecurity

Food insecurity remains firmly in the spotlight across the Yarra Ranges as demand for food relief continues and the continued strain is impacting how...

AusNet community grant empowers Kallista CFA to stay connected during emergencies

The Kallista Mechanics Hall and Kallista-The Patch CFA have secured a joint grant of $37,500 from AusNet under the ‘Energy Resilience Community Fund,’ this...

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Tall tree rescue in Belgrave South

A young boy was rescued from a tree in Belgrave Lake Park on Saturday 2 November after climbing up mid-afternoon and then finding he...