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Boronia’s doctor walks the long road to help others

A well-known Boronia resident, Dr Pradbodh Malhotra has recently completed his third consecutive walk in support of the McGrath Foundation, demonstrating his unwavering commitment...

National Autism Strategy and associated Action Plan, great start to help autistic community

The federal government has released the National Autism Strategy and an associated Action Plan for the first time at the commonwealth level. The strategy and...

Drawn to fantasy – kids got creative at Belgrave Library

Young artists joined Tony Midson from Thrive Art Studio on Thursday 16 January from 2pm to 3.30pm for a fun and creative workshop at...

Getting ready for bushfire

Community Bushfire meeting tonight in Sassafras and Ferny Creek

‘Pop up’ food market approaches in Upwey

A ‘Walk and Talk’ to end commercial kangaroo killing

Latest Sport

Monbulk Cricket Club receives new funding to boost junior program

Monbulk Cricket Club has received a $1000 grant from the Sporting Club Grants Program, helping the club purchase new equipment for its junior programs....

Outer East talent shines in 2024 AFLW Draft

More young footballing stars have emerged out of the Outer East, with four local girls picked in the 2024 AFLW Draft held on Monday...

Monbulk Bowlers dominate Mitcham in thrilling victory

Saturday pennant. Temperature mid-twenties. Not much breeze. Close enough to perfect conditions for bowling. Monbulk 1 played at home against Mitcham 2. Tony French’s team dropped...

Monbulk Bowlers struggle

Saturday Metro Bowls pennant. The weather was hot and sticky. It was threatening to rain, and there were even a couple of minutes of...

Tigers too strong for Rams, Tigresses over Saints

It was a mixed bag of results for the Upwey Ferntree Gully Tigers over the weekend, as four of the clubs seven senior teams...

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...

Latest Entertainment

Under a summer sun: music fest heads to Valley to support young people

There’s nothing quite like seeing iconic Australian music artists perform under an open sky in summer especially when it’s for a good cause. Summer...

A year of entertainment triumphs

Fixing bikes and building bonds In early April 2024, Ferntree Gully teen Charlie Blanchard, known as ‘Mr Fix It’, shared his passion for fixing bikes...

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...

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More than just a game

Bowling enthusiasts and casual revellers alike, brace yourselves for an unforgettable experience at the Monbulk Bowling Club, located at 11 Moores Road, Monbulk. This...

Treat hospitality staff with respect

Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can be a hetic and difficult time for those working in kitchens and...

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...

Opinion

A story about tensions in tough times

If you like Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, then you'll probably enjoy Australian author Sean Wilson's Gemini Falls, which also explores serious and...

CARTOON: Free speech

Meta recently announced its new policies to allow more speech and fewer mistakes. How are these changes going to affect social media?

Seth’s take on all things Golden Globes

The 82nd Golden Globes took place on January 6, and I have mixed feelings about the results. Comedian Nikki Glaser, the first solo female host...

The best cartoons of 2024

The cartoon genius of Danny Zemp was rife in 2024, with his take on key issues, news stories and things happening around the Yarra...

Becoming a joyful reviewer

My new year's resolution for 2025 is to be a joyful book reviewer. Why? Because, after four years of writing the “Passion for...

Dracula by another name

Nosferatu Starring Bill Skarsgard, Lily-Rose Depp and Nicholas Hoult Rated M 4.5/5 The fourth film from writer-director Robert Eggers, Nosferatu is a tremendously tense horror masterpiece. In 1838, Thomas...

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Inland, beach water safety reminder mounts after January rescues, drownings

Victoria’s summer has been blessed with a string of warm weather days encouraging beach and river attendance but with that comes an increased risk...

A growing hazard: the pileup of waste on Wellington Road

A large pile of rubbish on Wellington Road near Ryans Road in Belgrave South has become a growing safety concern for local residents. The...

Visitor calls for action on Olinda’s neglected toilets

A Melbourne visitor’s recent experience with public toilets in Olinda has sparked concern over the state of facilities in the popular tourist town. Glenda...

Driver hospitalised after rollover crash on Paky Rd

A male in his 30s has been transported to Dandenong Hospital in stable condition following a single-vehicle rollover crash on Paky Road, near the...

Knox move your way returns for 2025

Knox City Council has announced the return of the Move Your Way program for 2025. The program will run from 17 February – 2 March...

Community Bushfire meeting tonight in Sassafras and Ferny Creek

A community bushfire preparedness meeting will be held in Ferny Creek tonight by local CFA Sassafras and Ferny Creek residents are invited to attend the...

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Boronia’s doctor walks the long road to help others

A well-known Boronia resident, Dr Pradbodh Malhotra has recently completed his third consecutive walk in support of the McGrath Foundation, demonstrating his unwavering commitment...

National Autism Strategy and associated Action Plan, great start to help...

A story about tensions in tough times

CARTOON: Free speech

Seth’s take on all things Golden Globes

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