UPPER YARRA

Farmers urged to stay alert to risks of fatigue in danger period

Sheep and cropping farmer Jack Armstrong knows that in agriculture it pays to be proactive with safety, particularly when it comes to managing the...

Reserve Bank extends pause at March cash rate call

The Reserve Bank has left interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent for the third meeting in a row in an almost universally...

Clean bill of health for wild platypus snagged by fishhook

Healesville Sanctuary veterinarians are proving they have nerves of steel after delicately removing a fishhook from the bill of a wild Platypus. The female monotreme...

Celebration round for athletes enjoyed by all

The final round of athletics action for Yarra Ranges’ Little Athletics club members, celebration round, was an opportunity for parents to join in the...

Hotting up at the Warburton Golf Club

The V.V.V's: no event this week due to the public holiday. Wednesday 13 March, Stableford: Andy Lockey is a popular local member. Lately, he has been...

Warburton Bowls Club wraps up

Warburton Bowls Club held its Presentation Night on Friday evening at the Clubrooms with a good crowd in attendance. Following a delicious roast meal...

Horse Talk

Perfect weather for all the equestrian fun in the Valley on the weekend. Pheonix Riding Club held their Dressage Jackpot at Wesburn Park on Sunday. Jackpot...

Wandin cricketers suffer devastating finals defeats

Wandin U14s vs Yarra Glen - written by David Marshall Wandin’s U14 team met Yarra Glen at home for the Grand Final, but unfortunately, it...

Little Athletics State Championship bling

The Little Athletics Victoria State Track and Field Championships were held over the weekend at a hot, often windy, Knox Athletics Track. Athletes qualified...

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...

Get yourself immersed into the photography world

The new exhibition Thru The Lens My Place, My People is now available at YAVA Gallery and Arts Hub in Healesville showcasing photographs of...

Powerful football film to screen in Knox

Inclusion and belonging are the themes that set the stage for a student come filmmaker who joined a new local women’s footy club in...

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...

Showcase young talents

An exhibition, where visitors can see young local artists’ artworks, is on its way to open in April. Creative Showcase, an annual art exhibition for...

Comedies and auditions

Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Piece of Mind is a comedy by Emma Wood (an award winning, internationally produced playwright based in Melbourne) Piece of Mind is a...

The best Catholic education sought at St Brigid’s Primary School

St Brigid'ss seeks to provide children with the best kind of education possible, one that fosters a formation of the whole person that is...

Experience Peace and Connection at Yarra Valley Living Centre’s Open Day

The Yarra Valley Living Centre invites the community to join in a day of celebration and connection at its upcoming Open Day on Sunday...

Have you considered a career as a Support Worker?

Local nurse Chris Dawson found himself tired of working in a sterile hospital setting and, following several years working in the in-home care sector,...

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...

Addressing the causes of Dry Eye syndrome: Don’t let discomfort go unnoticed

Dry Eye Syndrome goes beyond a simple feeling of dryness in the eyes; it stems from inadequate production or imbalance of the tear film...

Quarters: Where Good Food Meets Good Company

Hubert Estate is welcoming Yarra Ranges residents to have their next lunch or dinner at Quarters. Quarters is Hubert Estate’s hero restaurant, led by Executive...

Agriculture Victoria reminds farmers of 3G phase out

Agriculture Victoria is reminding Victorian farmers of the upcoming phase out of the 3G network. Starting from June 30 2024, the 3G network will...

Recognise your favourite school crossing supervisor

Nominations are now open for the School Crossing Supervisor of the Year Awards. School crossing supervisors have a very important job assisting children and...

Little Yarra Steiner School and Kindergarten bring a free musical gift to the community

Enjoy a night of beautiful music from the Little Yarra Steiner School and Kindergarten as the students, teachers and guest soloists perform St John...

Students facing hardship at Box Hill Institute supported after celebrity chef fundraiser

Box Hill Institute raised $17,500 to help students struggling to make ends meet with the help of their alumni and celebrity chefs Guy Grossi...

Amendment approved to help speed up the rebuilding process

A review of the Erosion Management Overlay (EMO) has received approval by the Minister for Planning which now means those few residents unable to...

Saws down as state’s forest logging firm gets the chop

A state-owned forestry company is being wound up after a ban on logging native trees, legal troubles and battles with environment and wildlife groups. Victoria's...

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Farmers urged to stay alert to risks of fatigue in danger...

Sheep and cropping farmer Jack Armstrong knows that in agriculture it pays to be proactive with safety, particularly when it comes to managing the...