News
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Community invited to Selby CFA open day
Selby Fire Brigade is having its annual open day on Saturday, 15 November, from 9am to 3pm at the station, and the whole community is…
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Tank goodness for art
Kallista Primary School has launched a new project to paint the large water tank at the front of the school with an Indigenous theme, to…
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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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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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Yarra Ranges Athletics secures Coles 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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Emerald songwriter to perform ahead of Remembrance Day
Emerald songwriter Ian Whitehead will perform his most praised song, Nobody Wins a War, at the Mulgrave Country Club this Sunday, 9 November, from 2pm…
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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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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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Emerald seniors exhibition officially launched
Friday night, 17 October marked the opening of Paul Bianco’s new portrait exhibition, ‘Life in the Senior’s Lane’, at Fernlea Community House in Emerald, to…
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Join Upwey Belgrave RSL
Each year, on the 11 November, communities across Australia pause to remember the brave men and women who served and sacrificed in times of war,…
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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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Guard your eyes from glare
Summer is on its way and protecting your eyes from glare has so many reasons why it is important for the health of your eyes.…
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Remembrance Day 2025: 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 107th anniversary of the end of…
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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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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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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…