UPPER YARRA

The Warburton Mountain Bike Destination project is close to finishing

Work is progressing on the first stage of the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination with the first 30km of the trail to open around mid...

Bolstering Victoria’s energy safety regulator

The Land Legislation Amendment (Energy Safety) Bill 2025 has passed the Victorian Parliament, making energy efficient appliances cheaper for Victorian families and cracking down...

Councils sound alarm on expiring funding program

Major infrastructure projects in the Upper Yarra could lose crucial funding with the delivery of the Victorian budget, the Outer Melbourne Councils (OMC) warned. With...

Darryl dazzles while McBath scores a nett 69

The Monday V.V.V's: The commissioner is on a roll. Following a win in last week's results, Merilyn Macdonald kept the good form going, with...

Wandin proves a point against second place Olinda

It was first versus second on the weekend as ladder leaders Wandin took on a competitive Olinda side hot on its heels. The two teams...

Big wins across the board for Warburton Millgrove FNC

On the weekend, the Burras hosted Powelltown at home, with another big day of sport with three football and five netball games. The U17s netball...

Horse Talk

It was a gorgeous weekend - hopefully everyone got out there to enjoy it. Preparations are underway for this year's Yarra Valley Horse Show...

Yarra Valley oust Hornbill in must win match

Yarra Valley travelled to Croydon for their Round 5 clash with Hornbill, in a must win game. On paper, the visitors looked the stronger team...

Big weekend for Warburton-Millgrove

Warburton-Millgrove had a big day of sport this weekend, with fivenetball games and four football games. The morning started with netball as the 17...

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....

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.  Hills...

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'...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Enjoy entertainment while supporting Anzac Appeal

Healesville Greyhound Racing Club announced a new partnership with RSL Victoria in support of the 2025 Anzac appeal, combining the thrill of racing with...

Maria Bast bids farewell to Wandin jam stall that raised funds for leprosy

In Wandin, many locals are familiar with the sight of a lady selling jam outside the Wandin-Seville Community Bank. Known affectionately as the jam lady,...

First power at the Underwood home as solar installation begins

Progress is underway to bring power to the property in Yarra Junction of Alice Underwood and her mum. Queenslander and retired electrician Richard Lukoszek has...

Frosty and wet weekend for the Dandenongs and Yarra Valley

A chilly and wet start to the weekend is on the cards across the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley. People should prepare for a...

Wesburn planned burn is now underway

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) has begun its Wesburn - Mineshaft Hill Track planned burn. The burn is taking...

The Yarra Junction Library will be closed for upgrades

The Yarra Junction Library will close temporarily while it gets a much needed upgrade in June. From Monday 2 June to Saturday 14 June, the...

Yarra Ranges Council offers new water and energy saver kits

Community members can test their home to make sure they’re getting the most out of their energy and water use, with free kits available...

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An action-packed space opera

“Space opera” is a sub-genre of science fiction that emphasises space warfare. According to Wikipedia, this type of work features “technological and social advancements...in...