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Deer control getting underway on Parks Victoria land

Yarra Ranges residents may notice signs near their favourite parks and trails over the coming months warning them to avoid the area at certain...

Plenty of opportunities left to help shape Yarra Ranges’ future

Yarra Ranges residents still have plenty of opportunities to have their say on the next council plan. There are many different ways for the...

Cartoon Connections

School holidays are done, with a term that seemed to whizz by faster than seemed possible. One of my kids is quite set on...

An Outer East comp wrap

OUTER EAST FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE SCOREBOARD FOOTBALL PREMIER DIVISION Seniors: Narre Warren 19.11.125 def Pakenham 11.10.76; Wandin 10.17.77 def Mt. Evelyn 10.11.71; Upwey-Tecoma 11.14.80 def Monbulk 8.10.58;...

Ranges for inclusion

New uniforms for Mountain District Netball Association’s (MDNA) Ranges team are being donned by the club's '19s and under' groups, in efforts to represent...

Monbulk footballers beaten in 10 minute Blitz while netballers won four out of five

Football Seniors The Monbulk Football Netball Club began their 2024 campaign under new coach Matt Cunningham on Saturday with a trip to Upwey. These teams had...

Gully’s go head to head

Crowds came out in abundance as the Gully’s went head to head in a local rivalry not seen in 25 years. The spectacular stage...

Firrito has Brookers fit and firing

Coach: Michael Firrito. Captain: To be announced. 2023: 9th (3-13). Ins: Ryan Hillard (Hampton Park), Corey Phillips (Hampton Park), Ben Schultze (Beaconsfield), Harry Spiteri (Emerald). Outs: Dean Smith...

Bombers ready for the big time

Coach: Sein Clearihan. Captain: Jake Pedder. 2023: 1st (16-2). Premiers of Division One. Ins: Stephen Kepahnki (South Belgrave), Ewan Wadsworth (Yarra Junction), Sean Derksen (Montrose), Anthony Fischer...

Dynamic duo shine at Lyrebird Awards

A young talented comedy performer and director/actor turned choreographer have both won in their respective categories at the Lyrebird Awards in March. Representing the...

Sounds of the Isles come to Croydon

For those planning to attend the Melbourne Highland Games and Celtic Festival this year, they’re in for a treat with the Victorian Pipe Band...

Healing through art

Belgrave resident Natasja Van Wyk, a former human rights lawyer from South Africa is now a full time quilting textile artist in the outer...

Plant Expo at Sassafras

The Ferny Creek Horticultural Society (FCHS) is holding a Mini Plant Expo on Thursday 14 March. The 18th Annual Plant Collector’s Expo was scheduled for...

26 more women celebrated in Suzannne Phoenix’s 2024 International Women’s Day project

Millgrove photographer Suzanne Phoenix has returned with her 13th annual International Women’s Day (IWD) series, featuring portraits of 26 inspiring women. Made up of raw...

Mungovan goes live at Sookie

Live music is coming back in spades to the hills, with an indie rock and pop artist recently giving local fans a taste of...

Have fun with Emerald Community House

Emerald Community House (ECH) puts meaning into being 'the place where connections are made and opportunities realised.' ECH has been investing in community resilience...

Kallista Village celebrates first birthday

A year ago a new township group was formed, Kallista Village Inc, to be a voice for those who live, work and play in...

Have fun with Emerald Community House

Emerald Community House (ECH) puts meaning into being 'the place where connections are made and opportunities realised.' ECH has been investing in community resilience...

Kallista Village celebrates first birthday

A year ago a new township group was formed, Kallista Village Inc, to be a voice for those who live, work and play in...

Monbulk & District Community Enterprises Limited certified as a Social Traders Social Enterprise

Monbulk & District Community Enterprises Limited, the owner of the franchise for Community Bank Monbulk & District has recently been certified as a Social...

Unveiling the future of hearing

At Hearsmart Hearing Solutions, we are elated to announce the much-anticipated launch of Genesis AI hearing aids from Starkey. This groundbreaking technology marks a...

Health care

All Australians deserve access to a strong, reliable, and affordable healthcare system that is close to home. But here in the Yarra Ranges, with...

Forthcoming MWF highlights

The 2024 Melbourne Writers Festival will take place at venues across Melbourne from 8-12 May. The event features a diverse range of conversations, talks,...

Character growth in wartime

Civil War Starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura and Cailee Spaeny MA15+ 4.25/5 The fourth film from writer-director Alex Garland, Civil War is a riveting, superbly-crafted character drama set...

A dark academia fantasy novel

Curious Tides, by French-Canadian author Pascale Lacelle, is a dark academia fantasy novel for fans of magic, mystique and moon-gazing. Simply put, dark academia...

The 1812 Theatre is set to be a German-speaking town for The Fire Raisers

The 1812 Theatre The Fire Raisers This dark comedy is set in a town that is regularly stacked by arsonists. Disguised as door-to- door salesmen, they...

On using your voice

Last week watching the John Farnham documentary and hearing his career changing song, You are the Voice made me reflect on how infrequently we...

3MDR is turning 40!

Local hills community radio 3MDR has a special anniversary coming up and is creating a podcast series to celebrate - community involvement very much...

Dance and Music therapy sessions in Boronia

Dance and music therapy can help support people with dementia by accessing memories, emotions, and a desire to connect. Knox City Council have announced...

Burrinja CEO say see you later, not goodbye

“The line’s cutting out… oh wait I can hear you now.” Gareth’s voice crackled back at me from the other end of the line. The familiar...

Community caring for one another

The Cockatoo’s Hills Men's Shed Inc (HMS) has generously donated a large Sienna Pine outdoor picnic table to the Macclesfield CFA. HMS is a small...

Batteries and e-waste do not belong in the bin

Cardinia residents are being urged to keep their community safe by not putting batteries or e-waste in their household bins. E-waste is any item with...

Multicultural media outlets receives State Government funding

The State Government is ensuring all Victorians can tell their stories through a vibrant multicultural media outlet and recognise their critical role in building...

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Deer control getting underway on Parks Victoria land

Yarra Ranges residents may notice signs near their favourite parks and trails over the coming months warning them to avoid the area at certain...

Health care

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