UPPER YARRA

Pop up tent recalled

A product recall has been issued for a pop up swim tent available for purchase on Temu on 9 January. The pop-up beach tent...

New local record set in Ringwood for life-saving blood and plasma donations

Eastern suburbs residents have a lot to be proud of after smashing a local record twice in two days following Australian Red Cross...

Ambulance Victoria pipes and drums goes international

Last year, Ambulance Victoria’s (AV) pipes and drums made soundwaves in Scotland as the ensemble competed at the World Pipe Band Championship. The global...

Melbourne heavyweight champion looking forward to winning bigger belt

The Melbourne heavyweight champion is tying to collect one more silver belt in March. Coldstream Boxing Club coach Hayden ‘H-Bomb’ Wright, the heavyweight champion...

Daniel Sanders extends lead with third-placed finish on Stage Nine of the Dakar Rally

Daniel Sander's Dakar Rally lead has strengthened again as he came third in Stage Nine of the 2025 Dakar Rally. The result saw him put...

Strong batting performaces from Wandincricketers

Kicking Off the New Year with Grit and Determination With the holiday break behind them, Wandin Cricket Club returned to action with the second half...

Daniel Sanders’ lead reduces to 11 minutes

Daniel Sanders has seen his overall lead reduce to 11 minutes and three seconds after Stage Eight of the 2025 Dakar Rally, but it's...

Two games abandoned for Lusatia Park Cricket Club

Back to cricket after the Christmas break, the Lusatia Park 1st XI ventured to Wonga Park to play the home side. Lusatia Park were sent...

Upgrades continue at Yarra Junction Bowling Club

The clubroom improvements at the Yarra Junction Bowling Club continue with the hard work of volunteers and a recent grant from the Community Bank...

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...

Under a summer sun: music fest heads to Valley to support young people

There’s nothing quite like seeing iconic Australian music artists perform under an open sky in summer especially when it’s for a good cause. Summer...

‘Every Silver Lining has a Cloud’ on display at the Warburton Waterwheel

January’s exhibition in the Warburton Waterwheel gallery is ‘part retrospective, part re-imagining and part an exploration into new ideas and processes.’ ‘Every Silver Lining has...

Talented artists lit up 2024

The artists and entertainers of the Yarra Ranges were in the spotlight in 2024. Take your mind back to some of the local talents on...

The ultimate experience of play and colour

Much-loved Melbourne artist, Beci Orpin, has brought her interactive and tactile creative approach to Yarra Ranges Regional Museum with dream room. This new exhibition...

Artist Gwendal Guery returns to display in the Warburton Waterwheel this December

A well-travelled artist with an eye for the natural environment is exhibiting in the Warburton Waterwheel’s gallery this December. Gwendal Guery, who held an exhibition...

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...

Exciting agricultural twist to Yarra Valley ECOSS Artisan Twilight Market

Yarra Valley ECOSS's annual Artisan Twilight Market is back with an exciting twist in 2024. A number of special guests will be joining the festivities...

Intimate Imaginaries: The first major survey exhibition of Arts Project Australia artists in an Australian museum

TarraWarra Museum of Art has announced a major group exhibition featuring artists who work out of the nationally and internationally renowned Arts Project Australia...

From nurse to director

Emma Greig, a highly experienced local registered nurse, has been appointed as the director of the newly established Home Caring Yarra Ranges. With nearly...

Telstra’s mobile network upgrades in Gruyere

Telstra will do essential mobile network upgrades in Gruyere over seven days from Monday 20 January. Coverage is likely to be impacted. Landlines, wi-fi...

Make sure your pets are part of the plan

CFA and RSPCA Victoria are urging residents to include pets in their bushfire survival plans, amid the significant fire activity already impacting Victoria this...

Hard rubbish: fine your collection date

Every residential property in Yarra Ranges has one annual hard rubbish collection. Hard rubbish collection dates vary from property to property. Items for hard rubbish...

War medals burglary

Yarra Ranges detectives are appealing for public information regarding a burglary that occurred in Woori Yallock in late 2024. Between 26 and 31 December...

Wandin floristry apprentice Elisabeth Boer set to compete in World Skills Nationals

A floristry apprentice from the Upper Yarra is set to showcase her skills against the other best apprentices in the country in 2025. Elisabeth Boer,...

Over $270,000 grant from Ausnet set to improve energy resilience of the Millwarra Community Hall

The Millgrove Resident’s Action Group (MRAG) is set to deliver another project aiming to bolster resilience in the community, courtesy of a grant from...

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