UPPER YARRA

Twenty thousand more carpenters, electricians and plumbers

The Victorian Government is delivering the skilled workers Victoria needs to meet its housing targets, with more than 20,000 carpenters, electricians and plumbers getting...

Getting ready for bushfire

As the Dandenongs and Yarra Valley enter the pointy end of the fire danger period, local brigades have ramped up their community engagement activities. This...

Soaking up summer’s sun and making a splash

Belgrave Outdoor Pool was the place to be on Tuesday 14 January as people from all over the Yarra Ranges travelled to enjoy the...

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...

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...

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...

Angliss Hospital ICU closure sparks concern for staff and local families

Community members and hospital staff are staggering after the announcement that the Upper Ferntree Gully's Angliss Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) will close later...

Inland, beach water safety reminder mounts after January rescues, drownings

Victoria’s summer has been blessed with a string of warm weather days encouraging beach and river attendance but with that comes an increased risk...

Did Parks Victoria have to close public toilets at Black Spur Drive?

Former Healesville resident Ray Donkins found out the public toilets in Dom Dom Saddle Picnic Area were closed down a couple of weeks ago....

National Autism Strategy and associated Action Plan, great start to help autistic community

The federal government has released the National Autism Strategy and an associated Action Plan for the first time at the commonwealth level. The strategy and...

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...

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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...