News
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Limited access to Quarry Lake due to poor water quality
Knox City Council has warned visitors to Ferntree Gully Quarry Reserve Lake after routine water testing detected E. coli and Enterococci bacteria at levels that…
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Men’s Hub launches in Boronia
A safe and judgment-free space for men has been launched in Boronia this week, giving the local community the chance to access free and regular…
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Community concerns arise regarding proposed Montrose Quarry expansion
Montrose residents are expressing concern about the potential expansion proposed by Boral Resources (Boral) at the Montrose quarry. The site, located in a mixed industrial…
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‘Historic’ native title claim lodged by Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people
Most of Melbourne and the surrounding regions would be designated as native title under a claim filed by the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people in the Federal…
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Trek’s Professional Open Day in pictures
A non-profit organisation, Trek based in Olinda hosted its annual Professional Open Day on Thursday, 6 November, to give local educators the opportunity to see…
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Olinda’s Trek hosts annual open day
An Olinda-based non-profit organisation, Trek, held its annual Professional Open Day on Thursday, 6 November. The NDIS-registered organisation’s mission is to transform lives through its…
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VCAT approves Ferntree Gully rooming house
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has overruled Knox City Council’s decision and approved a revised planning permit for a proposed rooming house at…
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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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Sport
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Bayswater Park scores match-winning runs with opening partnership
Last Wednesday, Kilsyth faced Bayswater Park in the Round Two RDCA T20 match at Alan Smith Oval, Pinks Reserve. It was the second match between…
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Rain dampens play but not spirit
Despite the horrid weather on Saturday, and the subsequent cancellation of play, the Ringwood and District Cricket Association community took the opportunity to observe our…
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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…
Entertainment
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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’…
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Succesful Spanish tour for Smoke Stack Rhino
Yarra Valley-based band Smoke Stack Rhino set their sights on the shores of Spain, taking their local sound to Europe at the end of last…
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Pastel delights for all
A celebration of vibrant colour, the Pastel Society of Victoria, Australia’s (PSVA) exhibition ‘Pastel Artistry’ opened to the public on Saturday 1 November at the…
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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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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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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…