News
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Richard Higgins is your new mayor
On Tuesday, 11 November, I had the privilege of being elected as Mayor of Yarra Ranges by my peers, along with Chandler Ward Councillor, Gareth…
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Edible Warburton reach out for members
With the spring and summer months bringing on faster growth, Edible Warburton are calling out for support to keep the garden looking good. The group…
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Mountain Bike bridge works continue on Old Warburton Road
Works to construct the Warburton Bike Park bridge across Old Warburton Road continues, with traffic control measures in place. During working hours one lane will…
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Yarra Valley Water urging people to get fire ready
With fire danger season arriving, Yarra Valley Water is urging Yarra Ranges residents in grass fire and bushfire-prone areas to include a water supply in…
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Bubsie turns heads in Warburton
A replica of the first car to drive around Australia braced the streets of Warburton on Sunday 16 November as it marked its 100th anniversary.…
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Plan ahead: Road works on Old Warburton Road
Road works along Old Warburton Road, Warburton will take place from Tuesday 25 to Friday 28 November. The works will see one lane closed from…
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Kinders left ‘hamstrung’
Parents claim Yarra Ranges’ kindergartens have been financially “hamstrung” by the State Government’s fee-free kinder under the Best Start, Best Life reforms, placing the quality…
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Creating Connection on Country at Coranderrk
Community members from across the Upper Yarra Valley took up an opportunity to develop Connection on Country on Thursday 13 November. Attendees visited the Coranderrk…
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Joint effort hopes to help young drivers be safe, sensible and strong
A cohort of Year 10 students at a Yarra Valley school received an important lesson in road safety that will hold them in good stead…
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Sport
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History made at Yarra Junction Bowling Club
Round Three of midweek pennant continued with the recent trend of bad weather and a washout for all teams in the section saw no change…
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Parker’s four sends Lusatia to victory
First XI The First XI hiked out to Templestowe to face Wonga Park in a two-dayer. Batting first, it was a rocky start to say…
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Third XI remain undefeated
First XI v Heathwood at Heathmont Reserve. The First XI travelled to Heathwood looking to maintain their place in the top four of Stuart Newey…
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Horse Talk17
A massive weekend of equestrian events around this weekend, with event secretary alone assisting 32 separate competitions. The 70th Lilydale Agricultural Show was run on…
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Boronia bowled over
The weather was superb for the weekend pennant matches with a mixed bag of results for the Warburton Bowls Club. Warburton One hosted Boronia One…
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Seville’s third XI remain undefeated
First XI v Heathwood at Heathmont Reserve. The First XI travelled to Heathwood looking to maintain their place in the top four of Stuart Newey…
Entertainment
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Art ‘From the Heart’ at Warburton Waterwheel this November
The Warburton Waterwheel’s art exhibition this November is hosting an array of art carefully crafted by the Valley Arts Network (VAN). Titled From the Heart,…
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What’s on in the entertainment world
Burrinja Theatre Tex Perkins & Matt Walker Two of Australia’s most revered musicians unite for a raw, powerful live show, blending new material, timeless covers,…
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Fantastic Film Fantasy night at Healesville Memo Hall
The Yarra Ranges Film Society (YRFS) members and guests enjoyed dressing up for the Rocky Horror Picture Show, which was screened on Tuesday 21 October…
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Arts across the Yarra Ranges
Karralyka The Troubadours – Sounds of the Seventies You’ll enjoy an unforgettable evening sharing the stories and songs of the most beloved musical storytellers of…
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Inaugural Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival just days away
The much-anticipated inaugural Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival will take place on 17 Friday and 18 Saturday. This is your last chance to grab tickets for…
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Experience the best of rural life
Get ready for an exciting showcase of agriculture and rural living as the Wandin Silvan Field Days return for another fantastic year on Friday 17…
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Warburton to welcome Bubsie – the first car to drive around Australia
A commemoration of the first car to drive around Australia will take place at the ADRA Community Care Centre Warburton on 16 November. A replica…
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Agpower returns to the Wandin Silvan Field Days
Agpower is thrilled to be back at this year’s Wandin Silvan Field Days on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 October. As a long time supporter…
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A reputation of reliability now in Ringwood
B.W. Machinery is proud to confirm our participation in the Wandin Silvan Field Days 2026, one of Victoria’s most iconic agricultural and horticultural events. This…
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Whitlands Engineering: Building legendary firewood machinery since 1993
Rural manufacturing company Whitlands Engineering is celebrating it’s 32nd year of business throughout 2025 – marking also a decade of continuous growth despite the challenges…
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Lilydale Valley Views: Retirement living with heart
Where the Yarra Valley meets the Dandenong Ranges, Lilydale Valley Views offers more than a place to live, it’s a vibrant community where retirement is…
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Award-winning local care
Since rebranding in March 2023, TerryWhite Chemmart Wandin North has been dedicated to delivering professional, accessible, and personalised healthcare close to home. Our goal is…
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Kids coloured sand recall due to potential asbestos
Families are being urged to check their children’s craft and toy supplies, and many schools across Australia have closed today due to several sand products…
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Police doing all they can to deter youth crime
Managing and preventing youth offenders in the Yarra Ranges has fast become one of the top priorities for police as organised networks and gangs rear…
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Driving change to prevent road trauma
Eastern Region Division Two Highway Patrol is increasing its focus on high-risk driving behaviours in the Yarra Ranges through intelligence-led operations, a dedicated road crime…
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Support children wellbeing at ideas workshop
There’s an ideas workshop dedicated to improving children’s wellbeing in the Upper Yarra on Tuesday 18. The Community Ideas Generation Workshop will take place at…
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CARTOON: Whodunnit?
Cartoonist Danny Zemp wonders “whodunnit?” in the lead up to the showing of the play, A Butler Did It. It is showing at the Healesville…
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Jail time for threatening staff as retail attacks surge
Customers who attack or threaten shop and hospitality staff could face half a decade behind bars under a long-awaited retail crime crackdown. The Victorian government…