News
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From tech to track – Ferny Creek local finds his path
From a desk job to mountain biking, a Yarra Ranges resident has made a bold career move that has given him a life in a…
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A bloom with a view
Snuggled between the hills of Emerald and Cockatoo, a ten-acre hillside garden that’s been quietly evolving for nearly five decades will open its gates to…
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Help arrives after advocacy for home care packages
Some respite for older Australians is incoming as the Australian Government works towards a new Support at Home program for older Australians, with 20,000 home…
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Emerald’s Jessica Brown named Australia’s Pharmacy Assistant of the Year
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has named Jessica Brown from Emerald Village Pharmacy in Melbourne, Victoria, as its 2025 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year (PATY).…
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Funding boost for Menzies Creek Primary
Menzies Creek Primary School is receiving a much-needed boost, with more than $1.15 million in state government funding on the way to help upgrade two…
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Gembrook woman jailed for child sex offences
WARNING: This article contains descriptions of sexual assaults on minor, some readers may find distressing. A 31-year-old woman, who grew up in Gembrook and Macclesfield…
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Eastern Freeway set to close for a full weekend in September
Yarra Ranges residents are encouraged to plan ahead as the Eastern Freeway is set to close for a full weekend for the first time in…
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Firewood collection areas open for spring
Victorians will be able to collect firewood for domestic use as collection areas have reopened this week. Firewood collection is only allowed from state forests…
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Death/Life Cafe this Friday
The Melbourne East Doula Hub will be the hosts this week at a local community house’s death cafe event. A special Death Cafe session will…
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Sport
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ProKicking from Monbulk to the US
Monbulk is quickly making a name for itself as a launching pad for Aussies chasing American football dreams, with a program called Prokick Australia helping…
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Olinda-Ferny Creek and Monbulk rise in premier football finals
Football Premier Division (Finals Week 1) Seniors: QF Olinda-Ferny Creek 14.7.91 def Woori Yallock 12.15.87; EF Monbulk 13.19.97 def Healesville 10.4.64 Reserves: QF Mt. Evelyn…
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Hawks down Bloods at heavy cost
FOOTBALL Seniors The Monbulk FNC spent Saturday and Sunday at Yarra Junction as the seven sides that qualified for finals played in Qualifying and Elimination…
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Monbulk dominates officer
Football Premier Division (Round 18) Seniors: Monbulk 13.4.82 def Officer 5.6.36; Healesville 13.13.91 def Gembrook-Cockatoo 12.10.82; Wandin 12.19.91 def Upwey-Tecoma 9.11.65; Olinda-Ferny Creek 18.8.116 def…
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Hawks record a solid win
FOOTBALL Seniors The final round of home and away matches by Monbulk’s football and netball teams was played on the weekend in ideal conditions. The…
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Knox karate instructor chases dream in Japan
When Knox Kyokushin Karate’s dedicated instructor, Keelan Lang found out he’d been selected to represent Australia at the 6th World Kyokushin Karate Tournament in Maebashi,…
Entertainment
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Dandenong Ranges youth take centre screen at LLICFF
Young filmmakers from the Ranges Academy of Performing Arts (RAPA) Inc. are stepping into the spotlight this month as the Lantern and Light International Children’s…
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Healesville Sanctuary crowded with local drinks
Healesville Sanctuary once again became a venue for local drinks to connect with a wider audience over the weekend of 30-31 August. The local zoo…
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Nod to the daffodil
Spring has sprung, and the vibrant yellow colours of the season are peeping through trees and across the hills. The distinctive golden daffodil, a firm…
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Spring Show around the corner
Sassafras will be the site of the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society’s beloved annual Spring Show on the weekend of 6 and 7 September. The Spring…
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The powerful act of crafting change
The power of craft to bring about change and awareness on the issues and challenges facing society is not new but craftivist Tal Fitzpatrick brings…
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Spring Show around the corner
Sassafras will be the site of the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society’s beloved annual Spring Show on the weekend of 6 and 7 September. The Spring…
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Vibrant retirement living
In the heart of Lilydale, where the lush Yarra Valley meets the Dandenong Ranges, stands Lilydale Valley Views – not just a retirement village, but…
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20th anniversary of Tudor Village’s Devotions group
The Tudor Village Devotions Group marked an important 20th Anniversary milestone on Wednesday 13 August 2025, with around 35 residents enjoying the Devotions service and…
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Get cosy with natural gas
“Get Cosy!” …… Year-Round Comfort Starts with a Gas Appliance Service There’s something reassuring about a warm and comfortable home. Whether it’s the first cool…
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It’s a one-stop workshop
Belwey Motors in Upwey offers Car and 4WD servicing maintenance and mechanical repairs on all makes and models including brakes, clutch, cooling system, engine tuning,…
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More than just a game at Monbulk Bowling Club
Bowling enthusiasts and casual revellers alike, brace yourselves for an unforgettable experience at the Monbulk Bowling Club, located at 11 Moores Road, Monbulk. This vibrant…
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Happier ageing with Nurse Next Door and Belgrave’s Beloved Desi
Since opening five years ago, Nurse Next Door Melbourne Outer East has grown into a trusted provider, delivering premium in-home care to clients across the…
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Another successful Winter Shelter cycle for Stable One
Volunteers and supporters convened at St Patrick’s Community Centre on Tuesday to celebrate another winter of crucial work from Stable One, particularly the Yarra Valley…
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CFA survey shows alarming number of people without a bushfire plan
The CFA’s latest post-season bushfire community survey has revealed a troubling statistic about the lack of preparedness ahead of the upcoming fire season. Of the…
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Driver loses life in Sherbrooke crash
A driver has lost their life today on Wednesday 3 September and is yet to be formally identified. Police are now looking into the circumstances…
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Police seek owners of mannequin on a bike
A mannequin and motorbike are the subjects of a criminal investigation in the Yarra Ranges this week and Police are asking for public assistance in…
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Bin it or face years behind bars: machete ban begins
Victoria’s ban on machetes has begun, with penalties of up to two years’ jail or a fine of more than $47,000 for people who break…
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Youth don’t choose homelessness, they choose safety: new stats reveal true reality
Alarming numbers of young people seeking support from homelessness services on their own is a reality being felt close to home. Despite the shock of…