News
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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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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…
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Sport
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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…
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Hartman brothers run rings around local rival
The Mt Evelyn cricketers hit their straps over the weekend with five of the six senior teams taking the W, hopefully kick starting a special…
Entertainment
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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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Arts across the Yarra Ranges
Karralyka The Troubadours – Sounds of the Seventies You’ll enjoy an unforgettable evening sharing the stories and songs of the most beloved musical storytellers of…
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Hills Act Theatre Company’s second production is on the way
The Hills Act Theatre Company crew have been busy lately practising for their second production. The Yarra Ranges-based theatre company was founded in September last…
In Business – Sponsored
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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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Celebrating 60 years of community and fun at Monbulk Bowling Club
For 60 years, the Monbulk Bowling Club has been more than just a place to bowl—it’s been a meeting place for friends, families, and locals…
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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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Whitlands Engineering: Building legendary firewood machinery since 1993
Rural manufacturing company Whitlands Engineering is celebrating it’s 32nd year of business throughout 2025 – marking also a decade of continuous growth despite the challenges…
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A new chapter for Aveo’s Fountain Court
Aveo has redefined retirement living after an extensive refurbishment program at its Fountain Court community in Burwood, delivering state-of-the-art facilities and a collection of premium…
More News
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Postcards for community, campaign launched
Beloved Community House across Melbourne’s Outer East have recently joined many others across the state in campaigning for increased funding to continue their vital work.…
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CFA to remember again
On 11 November at 11am, Ferntree Gully CFA will revise the once common tradition of sounding the station fire siren to remind residents to observe…
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Kallista hosted a tea-rrific fundraiser
Kallista Primary School’s student representative council (SRC) held its first and biggest morning tea on Friday, 31 October, to raise funds for the Cancer Council.…
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Volunteers honoured at EVA event
The 2025 Emerald Citizen of the Year Awards were held on Wednesday, 29 October, at the Hills Hub in Emerald, celebrating the remarkable contributions of…
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Deloitte volunteers support FOFA’s meal program
In a heart-warming display of community support, the team at Feed One Feed All (FOFA) in Scoresby was recently joined by groups of volunteers from…
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Two Dandenong Ranges gardens claim first spots on new Monopoly edition
Well, it’s official – the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges are getting their very own Monopoly board, inspired by the vastness of the landscape and…