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Top snaps as over $19,000 raised in record Eastern 80 anniversary

Careful counting this week has revealed that the annual Eastern 80 charity bike ride has broken a record in 2025. Over $19,000 has now been...

UYSC’s Junction Street Pinot Noir growing stronger than ever

Upper Yarra Secondary College students have finished harvesting their fifth and biggest crop of grapes for the high school’s unique Junction Street wine label. The...

Interest rate cut set to shake up housing market

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has dropped interest rates to 4.1 per cent, down from 4.35 per cent, the first cut since November...

Horse Talk

After weeks of sunshine, the heavens opened for Seville Pony Club’s annual Horse Trials at Shirley Heights on the weekend. Great job to organizers...

Yarra Valley puts on a show as golfers take to the tee

Battle recommenced on the open Eastern Golf Course. After negotiating the partial closure of Victoria Road, the combatants all arrived ready for the 7.30am...

Home ground advantage scores plenty of medals

A wet and windy day one of Eastern Region Track and Field Championships, this year held at Morrison Reserve, Mt Evelyn, home of Yarra...

All four Wandin sides in the finals hunt

As the season nears its crucial final stretch, our teams put on some outstanding performances this week, with thrilling finishes, disciplined bowling, and vital...

Great win for Lusatia Park 3rd XI

It was the second day of the Lusatia Park 1st XI's game against Lilydale and looking to chase down the target of a very...

Winners are grinners at Yarra Junction Boling Club’s Barefoot Bowls

It’s been another great week at the Yarra Junction Bowling Club as the season winds down slowly. The six-week barefoot bowls sessions have come...

Freedom and discovery flows through Jamie Saxe exhibition

Experimenting with paints, colour and texture has led Olinda-based artist Jamie Saxe on a discovery of being in a flow state. It was that...

Meet the Makers this month in the Warburton Waterwheel Gallery

A collective of crafters have convened for the exhibition in the Warburton Waterwheel Gallery this month. Meet the Makers opened on Tuesday 4 February and...

Mysterious slime moulds up close

Slime moulds are amazing and you can find them right here in the Yarra Ranges. I know what you’re thinking, amazing isn’t the first...

Warburton photographer Kate Baker to feature in The Other Art Fair

A Warburton photographer is featuring in a mass art expo in Port Melbourne this week. Kate Baker is one of over 100 independent artists displaying...

Body of Empowerment exhibition returns in April

After a popular first showing in 2024, Body of Wellbeing Limited (BOWL)’s Body of Empowerment exhibition is making a return in April. Held in March...

Young Yarra Junction violinist taking her place among the best in orchestra

A 15-year-old violinist from Yarra Junction is making waves in the music world, becoming one of the youngest, if not the youngest, violinist to...

Here for your automotive needs

Yarra Glen Automotive prides itself on providing the best experience for its customers. Specialising in tyre and puncture repairs, wheel alignment, logbook and general servicing...

Decades of service in Woori Yallock

For nearly four decades, Woori Community House has stood as a cornerstone of community life in Woori Yallock, providing essential services and fostering connections...

Go wild and visit the zoo

On a stunning 12 ha property with sweeping views to Mt Buller and beyond is a very special place where Dr Doolittle dreams of...

Treat hospitality staff with respect

Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can be a hetic and difficult time for those working in kitchens and...

Get your outdoor area summer ready

As we enter the summer festive season, you may notice that your outdoor area is looking a little worse for wear. Perhaps the deck...

Get ready to rally at the Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo in 2025

Dust of your hats and grab your boots for a fun-filled night of thrills and spills of Rodeo action amongst neighbouring world-class wineries of...

Lightning sparks upwards of 200 fires across Victoria

Fires, sparked by lightning, have in recent weeks been popping up across the Yarra Ranges and around the state, from severe to minor. Early...

Rotary Club of Wandin’s Family Fun Day rescheduled

The Rotary Club of Wandin's Free Family Fun Day which was originally pencilled in for Monday 27 January has a new date after extreme...

10 years and $100,000 raised through the Eastern 80

Just over 10 years ago, Norm Orr decided he wanted to see more donated from Warburton to the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal. A...

Watch out for scams

To prevent putting more Australians at risk of scams, the Parliament of Australia passed the Scams Prevention Framework Bill on 13 February.  The Star Mail...

Factory Fire in Bayswater controlled after overnight battle, investigation underway

Firefighters worked through the night to battle a significant factory fire in Jersey Road, Bayswater, which began in the early hours of 14 February....

Three… ways to start the new school year well

Organise School Supplies: Gather and update essential items like pens, pencils, notebooks, folders, and backpacks. Also organise your digital files and folders to ensure...

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Top snaps as over $19,000 raised in record Eastern 80 anniversary

Careful counting this week has revealed that the annual Eastern 80 charity bike ride has broken a record in 2025. Over $19,000 has now been...