News
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Erosion management amendment headed for planning panel review
The Yarra Ranges Council’s Erosion Management Overlay (EVO) was back in the spotlight at the Tuesday 9 December council meeting, sparking a lengthy debate. The…
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‘Clear, modern rules’ set out for roadside and footpath trading
The Yarra Ranges Council freshened up its rules around roadside and public trading at the 9 December council meeting to better reflect modern day expectations.…
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Headspace Day celebrates young voices and creativity
Knox Headspace hosted its youth-led community event, ‘headspace Day’ on Friday, 5 December from 3.30pm to 5pm to celebrate young voices, creativity and mental health…
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VCAT rejects Ferntree Gully rooftop billboard
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has knocked back Maple Media Pty Ltd’s plan to install a large rooftop electronic billboard along Burwood Highway…
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Monbulk’s mighty friendly Mitre 10 staff retire after 50 years of service
When you’re a popular hardware store servicing a large and diverse local community, it’s not just your product range that keeps customers coming back –…
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Belgrave police prep for new op
A State-wide policing operation, Operation Roadwise, will commence in the lead up to the Christmas and New Year holiday period, and the local branches were…
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Emerald and Pakenham Libraries secures grant for CCTV upgrade
Cardinia Shire Libraries in Emerald and Pakenham have received $10,223 grant as part of the Victorian Government’s latest Living Libraries Infrastructure Program to enhance its…
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Borrowers denied Christmas bonus as rates stay on hold
The Reserve Bank of Australia has denied mortgage holders an early Christmas gift, leaving interest rates on hold at its final meeting of the year.…
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Big breakfast, bigger impact
Two specialist schools, Eastern Ranges School in Ferntree Gully and Glenallen School in Glen Waverley welcomed the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) to serve breakfast and…
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Sport
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Hills clubs rewarded for road safety efforts
Six football clubs in the Hills have been rewarded for their efforts to promote road safety in their communities through the Transport Accident Commission (TAC)’s…
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Mount Evelyn mount up to the challenge
According to Guns and Roses, nothing lasts forever in the cold November rain…except for the rain, it seems. For the second week in a row,…
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Monbulk top side go back-to-back.
Saturday Pennant. Side 1 Division 2 After finally breaking the season duck with their first win last week, the Monbulk top side went back-to-back with…
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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…
Entertainment
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Playlunch packs out Sooki Lounge
Local Dandenong Ranges band Playlunch raised the roof at their sold out Sooki Lounge show on 5 December with an electrifying performance. The self-described “bogan…
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Oracle of Sassafras hosts Tropfest crew for short film
Oracle of Sassafras welcomed the cast and crew of the short film, ‘Sand Trap’ on Tuesday, 2 December, for the 2026 Tropfest competition, the world’s…
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Revisions unfolds to community
Sunday 23 November saw the Yarra Ranges community experience a unique and immersive art experience, which featured tours and artist talks to reflect on a…
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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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All female dental clinic
Valley Dental Family Clinic is an all female clinic based in Lilydale. The clinic is owned by Dr Rupali Prabhu and Dr Sonali Prabhu. Rupali…
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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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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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Belgrave South secures defibrillator for students and community
Belgrave South Primary School has been named one of two winners of St John Ambulance Victoria’s 2025 Shocktober Competition. The win was significant as it…
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Santa Runs to Kallista this December
Kallista–The Patch Fire Brigade is gearing up for its exciting annual Christmas tradition, the Santa Run, which will take place over three consecutive days from…
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Rainy weekend at the lavender Festival 2025
The foothills of Wandin North hosted community from near and far to celebrate all things against lavender, with damp conditions no deterrent. A rainy forecast…
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Local charity launches Hope for the Holidays Christmas campaign
Holy Fools, a grassroots charity supporting people experiencing homelessness and hardship across the Yarra Ranges, has launched its annual Christmas campaign with an ambitious goal:…
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CFA brings Santa to the Hills
Santa runs galore! The big guy is busy and may be spotted in your neighbourhood in the coming weeks – now more than ever is…
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Knox celebrates heritage
The community of Knox finished up November, turning back time, with a first-time Heritage Day event hosted by the Knox Historical Society at their Ambleside…