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Sowing the story – how May, Edna and Kath ‘planted’ a legacy

May Moon MBE, Edna Walling, and Kath Deery – three pioneering women whose contributions have shaped the Karwarra Australian Native Botanic Garden in Kalorama...

To rest in power

A planned then cancelled vigil, flags at half mast, ribbons dangling from trees in the hills and a charity fund raised in her honour...

Santa arrives early for kids in Knox

A donation of over 200 presents for every child and young person in Anchor’s Foster Care and Kinship Care programs will make Christmas bigger...

Moraes keen to get cracking

The outer east has seen Christian Moraes as the 11th pick of the night (38 overall) for the Telstra AFL National draft and he...

Relays continue for athletes

Athletics Victoria Track and Field relays championships were held at Doncaster Athletics track on the weekend. Events included 4x100, 4x200, 4x400, 4x800, 4x1500, a...

Competition galore as athletics put in best effort

A huge week of competition for Yarra Ranges Athletics with members representing the club at Little Athletics EMR Region relays and seniors at Vic...

Sally Pearson hurdles into Sherbrooke Little Athletics

Sherbrooke Little Athletics was treated to a special visit by Sally Pearson OAM on Saturday 16 November. As part of a larger Coles program,...

Athletes eye PBs, Ebbels reaches new club record

A bright, sunny morning at Morrison Reserve, Mt Evelyn created the perfect conditions for some exciting Little Athletics action. Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes...

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....

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,...

Intimate Imaginaries: The first major survey exhibition of Arts Project Australia artists in an Australian museum

TarraWarra Museum of Art has announced a major group exhibition featuring artists who work out of the nationally and internationally renowned Arts Project Australia...

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...

Small business

When small businesses thrive, our community thrives. Whether it’s a sign hanging on the fence of a local sporting ground or sponsoring our local events...

CARTOON: Birds sound speaker at Healesville RSL

The fancy bird noises coming from the Healesville RSL are starting to confuse ibises.

The smells of summer

Officially summer is here and though the days can vary from bursts of heat back to ‘grabbing a cardy kind of day’, it’s beginning...

Double horror catch-up

Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person and The First Omen M, MA15+ 4.25/5, 4.5/5 Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person is a touching, intimate French Canadian horror...

Plays for next year

Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre The theatre has notified this publication of the 2025 season. Opening with Moon Over buffalo Season: February 13 – March 1. Haunted Season: April...

New Mayor of Yarra Ranges Council

On Tuesday 19 November, I was honoured to be elected as Mayor, alongside returning Chirnside Park Ward Councillor Richard Higgins as my Deputy. This is...

Craft your own holiday sparkle at Belgrave Library

If you're looking for a fun and simple way to kickstart your Christmas celebrations, head down to Belgrave Library on Monday 9 December from...

Theft and deception in Melbourne’s east

Police from Lilydale are appealing for information following a theft and deception in Melbourne’s east earlier this year. Officers have been told a man and...

The rare beauty of a fog-bow as spring, summer transition brings all conditions

The change from spring to summer has brought with it all seasons conditions, from beautiful sunrises to fog, storms and warm light. Yarra Valley...

Jason Wood pledges $120K for Emerald Tennis Club

Federal MP for La Trobe Jason Wood has pledged $120,000 towards upgrades for the Emerald Tennis Club, if the Coalition wins the next Federal...

Yarra Ranges Council joins hundreds in stand against violence

Yarra Ranges Council staff proudly marched with community members and government representatives at the Walk Against Family Violence 2024. Staff members marched in the...

Gully’s generous giving shines

The Gully Market, operating from the Upper Ferntree Gully Railway Station car park, has announced two generous donations to local charities ahead of Christmas,...

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Sowing the story – how May, Edna and Kath ‘planted’ a...

May Moon MBE, Edna Walling, and Kath Deery – three pioneering women whose contributions have shaped the Karwarra Australian Native Botanic Garden in Kalorama...

To rest in power