UPPER YARRA

Fitbit watch recalled

Two models of the popular Fitbit smartwatches have been recalled due to an overheating battery. The two models and their respective model numbers are Fitbit...

Woolworths recall Grinny Pea Puffs food product

Woolworths are conducting a recall of Grinny Pea Puffs Chicken Flavour due to the presence of glass. The product has been available for sale in...

Fire engulfs Glenbrae Equestrian Centre in tragic loss

The Glenbrae Equestrian Centre lost its stables and some equipment to a fire on Tuesday night. Emergency services responded to reports of a structure fire...

Players get their silverware at the Warburton Bowls Club presentation evening

A good crowd attended the recent Warburton Bowls Club Presentation Evening at the clubrooms. A big thank you to all the members, families and...

Awards handed out to Little Athletics community

Yarra Ranges athletics would like to thank the wonderful families and athletes who have contributed to the 2024/25 Summer Track and Field season. Special...

Merilyn Macdonald wins again at Warburton Golf Club

The V.V.V's: Well, dear loyal readers, Merilyn Macdonald must absolutely love the Monday morning comp. Not only does she score very consistently, but she...

Horse Talk

This weekend saw Yerringberg Horse Trials run at Shirley Heights EC in Gladysdale. Northern Metro Zone did an amazing job of running this huge...

Michelle Jordon takes top score in the woman’s at Warburton Golf Club

The V.V.V's: On this lovely Monday, Michelle Jordon had a fine result. Her 15 points was enough to win on a countback, from Merilyn...

Millgrove-based Justin Paull snatches win in Compact Speedcar race

Millgrove welcomed home two winners from the Alexandra Speedway on 22 March, with Justin Paull winning the Compact Speedcars final and his nephew Jai...

Exhibition for interaction

Yering Station is hosting an exhibition to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Yarra Valley sculptor’s death.  INTERACTION, an exhibition of artworks created by Ernst...

Highland Games reach international heights as festival approaches

An exploration of Highland and Celtic culture will return to Croydon next month with a festival celebrated by people journeying from far and wide. The...

Toasting contemporary Melba in exhibition

The culmination of two years worth of work to bring a contemporary view of famed opera singer Dame Nellie Melba to the Yarra Ranges...

Healing through art

Underneath my Umbrella has launched 'Black and White' an exhibition series bringing family violence, the lived experiences of survivors and the journey they go...

Recently formed Yarra Ranges based theatre company

A new theatre company wants to provide a production opportunity to people in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. Hills Act Theatre Company was...

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...

MLMC students encouraged to be the difference

Mount Lilydale Mercy College (MLMC) has a proud history of shaping and enriching young lives in a nurturing environment. From its beginnings, MLMC has...

Turn to Treadworx Lilydale

Located in the heart of Lilydale, Treadworx is a family-owned business that’s been delivering top-quality tyre, wheel, and suspension services for over 6 years....

Laugh for a Cause: Supporting Body Positivity with BOWL’s Comedy FUNdraiser

Body of Wellbeing Ltd (BOWL) is bringing laughter and awareness together at their Comedy FUNdraiser on Thursday 6 March at The Healesville Memo. Starting...

A Bug-Tastic Learning Adventure for Warburton Primary’s Budding Scientists

Warburton Primary School is abuzz with excitement as our high-ability Years 5 and 6 students prepare to take part in a fascinating online incursion...

A fabulous start to the year at Wesburn Primary School

What a fabulous start it has been for all students, especially our Prep/Foundation students, at Wesburn Primary School. With our ‘Getting to Know You’...

All welcome to St Joseph’s Primary School Open Day

St Joseph's Primary School is a beautiful Primary School situated on 17 acres of bushland. St Joseph's has multiple indoor and outdoor facilities and...

Repowering the future

The first annual Repower Festival and its counterpart Switched On Family Day was a huge success, seeing the Yarra Ranges community both learn and...

Cheaper power bills pledge as Dutton spurs gas supply

Peter Dutton promises to slash power bills, permanent migration and government spending in his pitch to become a "steady hand" prime minister. Ruling out offering...

55 out of 79 Victorian councils have CCTV in public spaces

Regularly maintained CCTV networks are not a rarity, with councils around the state operating both extensive and small-scale networks of cameras to service their...

From crisis to connection: the impact of LinC Yarra Valley

LinC Yarra Valley has been helping people doing it tough for over 32 years, impacting about 2000 people each week by connecting those in...

816 hectares of planned burns in Gladysdale and Gilderoy to be ignited within the next 24 hours

Two planned burns near Gilderoy and Gladysdale will be ignited at any point in the next 24 hours Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and...

McMahons Creek planned burn complete

McMahons Creek planned burn complete Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) advise that lighting of the McMahons Creek - Road 1...

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Fitbit watch recalled

Two models of the popular Fitbit smartwatches have been recalled due to an overheating battery. The two models and their respective model numbers are Fitbit...