News
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Victoria joins encouraging trend of women in power
The selection of a female to lead the Victorian Liberal Party into 2026, an election, and hopefully beyond, has been welcomed as a positive step…
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State funding welcomed by local advocates
The Kallista Flood Watch Group and Community (KFWG) has welcomed the Victorian State Government’s commitment of $2.9 million for the design and construction of essential…
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Yarra Ranges Council join thousands in moving awareness to action
Yarra Ranges Council staff have joined the community and government representatives in the 2025 Walk Against Family Violence. The council is also participating in the…
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CFA issues summer fire safety warning
With the start of summer upon us, the CFA is urging the community to act safely, with nearly half of all bush and grassfires in…
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The power of sharing: Wandin Inner Wheel member speaks for 16 Days of Activism campaign
Thanks to the courage of an Inner Wheel Club of Wandin member, the Parliament House in Canberra was illuminated in orange on 25 November to…
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Boronia Rotary Club’s ANZAC Day Service funded again
The Rotary Club of Boronia has received a $3120 grant from the State Government’s Anzac Day Proceeds Fund and Victoria Remembers programs to support its…
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Christmas push to fund animal-assisted programs in Knox
As Christmas approaches, the Petstock Foundation’s annual Christmas Project is urging Knox residents to donate to support life-changing animal-assisted programs. This year, the foundation has…
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Dandenong Ranges knitters warm hearts in Ukraine
Based in the Dandenong Ranges, the Australian Crafters’ Aid Network (ACAN) is a group of knitters who collect and distribute hand-crafted items to bring warmth…
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Rotary Fun Run brings community together for hospital fundraiser
The Rotary Club of Emerald and District’s Kids Fun Run with Puffing Billy took place on Sunday, 30 November, at the Puffing Billy Railway Station…
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Sport
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Hawks break the winning drought in Saturday Pennant
Team 1 Division 2 After a frustrating start to the season having lost 3 out of their first 4 games on the last end the…
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Soggy Saturday stops play
After intense rains during the early morning of Saturday, only a select few got to grace the field to play some cricket in the afternoon.…
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Oskar’s away!
Giants draft Oskar Taylor has his sights on the preseason as he farewells friends and family before heading out of state. The tail end of…
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Oskar makes the Giants
The GWS Giants have selected Upwey-Tecoma and South Belgrave junior Oskar Taylor with pick 15 in the 2025 AFL Draft. Drafted after a premiership year…
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Monbulk bowling club celebrates 60th anniversary in style.
The club activities went to a whole new level this week with the Bowling club celebrating its 60th year. Many past players and current members…
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Fun Run returns to support Angliss kids
The Rotary Club of Emerald and District’s Kids Fun Run with Puffing Billy returns to the Puffing Billy Railway Station in Gembrook on Sunday, 30…
Entertainment
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Art for the teens, mural artist steps up
Youth art is firmly in focus, with a local mural artist unveiling big plans, stepping forward to give local teens the spotlight alongside the creative…
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Soul and story telling
Yarra Ranges are in for a treat as duo Tex Perkins and Matt Walker get ready to bring their iconic sound to Upwey next week.…
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Poets gather for Woorilla
2025 has seen another huge outpouring of literary art take shape in poetry submissions of all kinds from near and far at the annual Woorilla…
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Creativity thrives across all ages in Monbulk’s art event
The town of Monbulk has truly found its artistic heart as it marked its second annual, ‘Celebrate Monbulk’ art event on Thursday evening, 13 November.…
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Defrosted kicks off with Zak Gully
Not your usual gig spot, a local library has hosted the second in a series of free music events to highlight and celebrate young musicians…
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She Shapes History comes to the Yarra Ranges
A little online storytelling can go a long way, and locals may have noticed the stories and scenery of some amazing figures from Yarra Ranges’…
In Business – Sponsored
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Sheen Ferntree Gully: Celebrating decades of service, community spirit, and quality repairs
For more than 35 years, Sheen Ferntree Gully has proudly supported the community it calls home. What began as a local workshop dedicated to quality…
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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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New look for old name at Knoxbrooke
If you have travelled along York Road, Mount Evelyn recently you may have noticed changes happening at Yarra View Nursery and Yarra View Garden Centre.…
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Best Christmas prize draw yet
The festive spirit is in full swing at Monbulk Bowling Club as we get ready to bring some Christmas cheer to our wonderful community. This…
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End the year with festive cheer
As Christmas approaches, with less than a month to go, there is a sense of positivity and hope for an enjoyable 2026. At Monbulk and…
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Tight-knit bonds form across generations at Aveo’s Fountain Court
An intergenerational program is teaching teens that genuine connections don’t require Wi-Fi – just a pair of knitting needles, a ball of wool, and plenty…
More News
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Remembering the beloved Ray Yates
Raymond Leslie Yates, also known as “Mr Monbulk“, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, 18 November, at the age of 86, leaving behind…
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Sun shines for supporters at third Walk Against Family Violence
Supporters gathered at Lillydale Lake on Thursday 27 November for the third annual Walk Against Family Violence. Aligned with the international 16 Days of Activism…
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Cafe connects
A Dandenong Ranges community house has been quietly offering regular support for people to broach the subject of the death of a loved one, with…
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Unite and grow together this 16 Days of Activism
Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is proud to support this year’s 16 Days of Activism campaign from 25 November to 10 December. The 16 Days…
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Spreading warmth, one doona at a time
A warm bed is something many take for granted but not the 4500 people a year who receive mattresses, bedding and other emergency relief support…
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Lights for the Hills
Rolling through the streets and looking at the lights in December, leading up to Christmas, is a time-honoured tradition, and the hills are no exception.…