News
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Responsibility left to growers as Fruit Fly Strategy ends
The Victorian Government’s Fruit Fly Strategy 2021 to 2025 is expiring at the end of the month, leaving the onus on local growers, from large…
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Frost this weekend
Severe frosts with temperatures down to minus five degrees which can cause significant crop damage are forecast for Saturday morning in parts of the Northern…
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Snow this weekend for Mount Donna Buang
Mount Donna Buang will see some snow next week as we head into the latter half of June. The peak will receive nine centimetres of…
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People warned to stay off Warburton Bike Park before its finished
A recent increase in activity near the new Warburton Bike Park trails has prompted a reminder to stay off the trails until they’re open. The…
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Quarry quarrels: Launching Place residents take stand against Yarra Valley Quarry
The Yarra Valley Quarry’s decision to apply to expand its extraction area has sparked conflict among local residents in Launching Place. Launching Place resident Andrea…
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Where are my rates going? Yarra Ranges Council minor works update May 2025
Do you find yourself wondering what your rates are funding in the Upper Yarra? When we, hard working residents of the Yarra Ranges, pay our…
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Man trapped under bin in Woori Yallock taken to hospital
A person who was trapped underneath a bin on Warburton Highway near Woori Yallock has been taken to hospital. The incident occurred at around 12.50pm…
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Yarra Ranges community joins Walk for Truth
Yarra Ranges community members, both non-First Nations and First Nations people, showed their advocacy in the meaningful event to tell the truth. The Walk for…
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MRAG to host a tree planting event this Sunday
The Millgrove Residents Action Group (MRAG) is hosting a tree planting event along the Yarra River this Sunday 22 June. Attendees will meet at Dee…
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Sport
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Hall eclipses the field at Warburton Golf Club
The V.V.V’s: There was no V.V.V. comp this day, due to the long weekend and the club running a two person Ambrose event. The winners…
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Horse Talk
Well we got through the weekend without any rain and even some sunshine through the clouds at times. A reminder all pony club members need…
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Australian team succeeds in avenging last year’s defeat
The Australian team won the second annual International Hickory Golf Test Match against Australia’s traditional sporting rival, England, reversing the result of the inaugural match…
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Young stars battle for top spots in junior grades
The King’s Birthday weekend is set aside for interleague matches and saw all clubs have a bye. For the Juniors the season is now a…
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Blockbuster round delivers
Round eight of the Outer East Premier Division had absolutely everything on Saturday 31 May ahead of the mid-season break for King’s Birthday. Thriller games,…
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Bold Burras deal the Lions their first loss of the season
It was a weekend of shock for Pakenham as the Lions lost their first game of the season against a strong Warburton Millgrove side in…
Entertainment
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Winter in the Valley: frost, fog, icicles and sunrises
With the Yarra Ranges experiencing some incredibly cold mornings already this winter, Jack Frost has certainly been out in force, casting icicles over everything. But…
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Finding Nemo presented by Chum Creek Primary School
Chum Creek Primary School students were excited to be on the stage, performing the Finding Nemo play at Healesville High School Performing Arts Centre. On…
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Huge success of Hills Act Theatre Company’s first play
Hills Act Theatre Company successfully brought down the curtain for its first production. The first production the company put on was Breathless by Deborah Mulhall. …
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Free premiere screening for film of Black Saturday bushfires survivors
Although it’s been more than 16 years since the Black Saturday bushfires drove the region to fear, the trauma has remained in the survivors’ daily…
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Comedy meets thrill in Lilydale’s latest play
Described by the director as a dark fantasy and sitcom, Haunted is yet to be another local sensation at Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre. “It’s a bit…
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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…
In Business – Sponsored
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50 years of Yarra Valley Gas
A stalwart of a local business is set to raise the bar this year and celebrate a remarkable milestone. 2025 marks 50 years of Yarra…
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Evolution of wood heating
When Christian Bergmoser founded Euro Fireplaces in 2010, he brought a fresh vision to the wood heating industry: creating solutions that combine aesthetic appeal with…
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Millwarra Primary School’s stellar start to the year
Millwarra Primary School has had a wonderful start to 2025, with Melanie Hancock assuming the role of Principal. The entire school community participated in establishing…
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Warburton Primary School Triumphs at Athletics Carnival
Warburton Primary School is celebrating an incredible sporting achievement after winning the Silvan and Warburton Districts Athletics Carnival 2025 Small School Champion trophy. The students…
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All welcome to St Joseph’s Primary School
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 learning…
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Providing quality education to students in the Valley
Upper Yarra Secondary College is nearing the completion of a major rebuild, modernising our teaching spaces to align with the evolving curriculum and contemporary teaching…
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WHYLD winter warming bonfire night on this Sunday
WHYLD are hosting a Winter Warming Bonfire Night on Sunday 22 June. Taking place at the 1st Woori Yallock Scouts Hall, Shevlins Lane, Woori Yallock…
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How family violence intervention orders can protect survivors
With family and domestic violence continuing to be a major issue throughout Australia, it’s important to shine a light on different avenues to protection that…
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Yarra Valley Waters named on Financial Times Climate Leaders list
Yarra Valley Water has been listed as a top performing company in the prestigious Financial Times Asia-Pacific Climate Leaders list for the third consecutive year.…
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ECOSS Winter Twilight Market provided the warmth this winter
Upper Yarra residents weathered the wintry winds and gathered at the Yarra Valley ECOSS Winter Twilight Market on Friday 13 June for a night of…
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Planned burn south west of Yellingbo
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) have announced the Yellingbo – Macclesfield Road planned burn will be ignited at any time…
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Crime hits record high as youth violence soars
Criminal incidents have soared to a record high in the state, with youth over-represented in violent attacks and cost-of-living linked crimes the fastest growing type…