News
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Don’t let curiosity kill your cat
RSPCA has unveiled its new program, Rethink Roaming, a website to help cat owners understand the risk of allowing their pets to roam the streets…
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Regional news is the Canary in the Coal Mine
This week, I step up as President of Country Press Australia (CPA), ostensibly to represent the best interests of independent regional newspaper publishers. But the…
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Western Renewables Link: Environment Effects Statement community submissions now open
The Environment Effects Statement (EES) and draft Planning Scheme Amendment (PSA) for the Western Renewables Link are now on public exhibition. The community is invited…
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Three Valley schools receive maintenance funding, despite one having no students
Three schools in the Yarra Valley have received funding through the Victorian Government’s Planned Maintenance Program (PMP), despite one not currently operating. Chum Creek Primary…
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Minister drops hint that Great Forest National Park proposal set to be ignored
National park enthusiasts are furious while other bush users are rejoicing following recent comments by the environment and outdoor recreation minister Steve Dimopoulos. Speaking at…
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Firefighters deliver clear message to government
Local firefighters clearly delivered their message to the state government, “Scrap the levy. Stop calling it a levy. And be upfront.” They are concerned about…
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Milestone marked for Yarra Junction Primary School Preps
Yarra Junction Primary School celebrated the end of Term Two on Friday 4 July with a special day for the Prep students. Preps were treated…
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Seasonal firefighters help protect Victorian communities
Applications are now open for seasonal firefighter roles across the Yarra and Dandenong Ranges. Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is employing 500 seasonal firefighters prior…
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‘Matter of time’: Calls for cyclist safety on Donna Buang Road rejected
Calls for improved safety measures for cyclists along the popular Donna Buang Road were rejected by the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) despite cost-effective…
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Sport
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Tigers make big move
The Upwey Tecoma Football Netball Club has released a statement telling its followers and members they are planning a move to the Eastern Football Netball…
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Giving hope and enjoyment in the Northern Territory via the sport of football
Yarra Glen’s senior football coach is asking the Yarra Ranges community members to support his special trip to the Northern Territory. In October, Jason De…
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Kangaroos on the board after nail-biting victory over Blues
A season-long drought has broken for the Officer women’s team after the Kangaroos fought valiantly for a one-point win over Seville in Outer East Division…
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Lions roar past Towners
Pakenham has bounced back in a big way after two losses with two straight wins with 80-plus goals in both. In round 11 of the…
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Healesville too strong for Emerald
Football Premier Division Seniors: Wandin 17.15.117 def Woori Yallock 14.9.93; Healesville 12.13.85 def Emerald 4.6.30; Mt. Evelyn 25.16.166 def Gembrook-Cockatoo 3.3.21; Upwey-Tecoma 14.12.96 def Officer…
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Fierce rivals collide
In a clash worthy of the top two sides, Wandin and Woori Yallock went head-to-head in a high-quality contest that lived up to all expectations.…
Entertainment
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EMBC wins the Victoria’s highest honour
TarraWarra Museum of Art (TWMA) got recognition for its recently opened centre which balances technical needs with layers of built and unbuilt history, demonstrating a…
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Yarra’s source story revived by past Mountain Views editor
The past editor of the Mountain Views would like to introduce her new book to the Yarra Valley community. Mrs Frances Henke, who worked as…
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Paddle pups protecting platypus
When you think sniffer dogs, your mind might go straight to airports – searching for narcotics or to disaster zones – searching for survivors under…
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Belgrave in beautiful colours
Belgrave was crowded with thousands of people with different lanterns on hand. Taking place on the Winter Solstice, Saturday 21 June, the Belgrave Lantern Parade…
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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…
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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Yarra Junction kids embrace worldly cultures on Global Day
The Yarra Junction Primary School took its students on a trip around the world for its Global Day event where they embraced worldly cultures. The…
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Police snow plea as 50 rescued and 80 cars turned back each weekend
Yarra Ranges residents planning to travel to alpine resorts this winter are urged to plan ahead to avoid being turned away. Police are disappointed at…
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‘Want justice’: mum’s fresh pain over cold case murder
A mother is still seeking answers over her daughter’s cold case murder after a second coroner failed to determine who was responsible. Joy Membrey, 85,…
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Yarra Ranges Introduce Recycling Program
Community members are encouraged to pop their bottles and cans into baskets attached to a selection of local bins, as part of a trial to…
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Planned burn season a success
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) took advantage of a relatively stable autumn season and reduced bushfire risk around the Yarra Ranges. FFMVic conducted 31 planned…
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Big news for Little Yarra CFA
The Little Yarra CFA brigade were “beyond excited” after it upgraded its fleet with a new 2009 tanker passed down from the Chirnside CFA. The…