News
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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…
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Kallista residents seek permanent 40 km/h zone
Kallista Village Inc. has launched a petition calling on the Department of Transport and Planning to permanently lower the speed limit on Monbulk Road to…
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Council passes new community funding package
The Yarra Ranges Council has announced $150,000 worth of new community funding in its 2025-26 budget. Tuesday’s council meeting saw the motion passed unanimously with…
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‘Bee Man’ to host talk with Friends of Sassafras Creek
Australian bees will be on the agenda for a community group talk this week, with a well-known nature educator set to be on hand to…
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Home sweet awards for Upper Ferntree Gully’s Eltcon builders
Upper Ferntree Gully-based building company, Eltcon, has taken home the prestigious Best Custom Home $1-2 Million award at the 2025 Master Builders Victoria Excellence in…
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Study franks media’s vital role
At a time when misinformation spreads quickly and trust in institutions is under pressure, public interest journalism remains one of the last safeguards of accountability…
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Sport
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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…
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Mixed results in Saturday season opener for Monbulk Bowling Club
Week one of the 2025/26 Saturday Bowls pennant season got under way this weekend with Monbulk clubs top 2 teams getting into action, team 3…
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…
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Bats out for Ben: Tributes across the Yarra Ranges flow for teen cricketer
A rallying of support has stemmed from a tragic loss of a young Ferntree Gully cricketer, seeing clubs and organisations across the region extend their…
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Surge in volunteers for CFA
Almost 500 Victorians have put their hands up to join CFA between 3 and 29 October on the back of the Get Fire Ready initiative.…
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Mt Evelyn community show resilience and pride for Street Party
It may have been soggy underfoot for this year’s Mt Evelyn Street Party, but that didn’t dampen people’s spirits as they soaked up all that…
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Victoria Police enacting Operation Furlong for Cup weekend
Motorists are being urged to stay in their lane this Melbourne Cup weekend as new data reveals the number of motorists being killed in head-on…
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‘Beautiful, respectful and kind young man’: Remembering Ben Austin
For his teammates and friends, Ben Austin, or better known as BA, was a true sportsman, not only in skill but as someone who always…
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Hot off the press: Awards abound for Star New Group
The Victorian Country Press Association’s night of nights was hosted last week, seeing for the first time in 30 years Victoria and New South Wales…