News
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Victoria Police ramp up roadside drug tests
Victoria Police will conduct an extra 25,000 roadside drug tests every year, expand the use of technology to catch unauthorised drivers and reduce paperwork so…
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Rainy weekend at the lavender Festival 2025
The foothills of Wandin North hosted community from near and far to celebrate all things against lavender, with damp conditions no deterrent. A rainy forecast…
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New signs show the way along the Yarra
New wayfinding signs were installed along the Yarra River in Warburton, making the paths and trails surrounding the area more accessible for locals and visitors…
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Another dead platypus prompts calls for better education
Another dead platypus was found in Warburton along the Yarra River on 24 November. Warburton local Trevor Davies was walking along the Yarra when he…
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Eels ahoy in Dandenong
Eels were in focus for an Eastern Suburbs Friends of group in late October, as they hosted researchers from the Artuh Riley Institute in a…
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Hillcrest CFA hosting a fire preparation session soon
Hillcrest and Seville CFAs are inviting residents of Launching Place, Woori Yallock, Don Valley and Seville to join for an informative and practical fire safety…
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CherryHill Orchards crowned for excellence in food tourism
Having been the bridesmaid, it was CherryHill Orchard’s turn to be the bride at the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards hosted by the Victorian Tourism Industry…
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Wesburn-Millgrove CFA to get brand new vehicle
The Wesburn-Millgrove CFA will acquire a brand new fire response vehicle after it received a $71,000 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) grant. The brigade…
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Grant sees a station overhaul for Little Yarra CFA
It was a lucky day for LIttle Yarra CFA on 26 November as the small brigade received a whopping $250,000 grant. It came after the…
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Sport
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Survey submissions wanted for Yarra Junction Cricket Club
Yarra Junction Cricket Club have asked for people to complete the Sports for All Game Changers survey, which aims to help clubs take action to…
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Mixed bag for Warby Bowls
A mixed bag of results for the Warburton Bowls Club during the past week with only the Midweek side enjoying victory. The weekend Warburton One…
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Lyn bowls on
In tragic news, our member Lyndon Jenkins passed away peacefully in his sleep this week. Lyn was a kind and gentle man and great fun…
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Horse Talk
Not the greatest weather for being out and about competing, but that didn’t seem to stop anyone. A great turnout of riders for Shirley Heights…
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Pritchard hits for six
Second XI: With the wet and wild weather seeing our Firsts and Thirds abandon their matches, as well as the U14s and Women’s teams; it…
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Warburton Bowls suffer defeat all round
Unfortunately, all Warburton’s pennant sides went down over the past week, despite playing determinedly in all games. Warburton One played Croydon Two away and led…
Entertainment
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Christmas books kids will love
Children love festive story books and books make great stocking fillers. Here are six festive children’s books recommended by librarians. Pig the elf by Aaron…
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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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A deliciously easy Christmas
There’s something extra special about Christmas in Healesville — kids buzzing with excitement, families piling into the car for last-minute treats, and that warm feeling…
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Healesville celebrates Christmas season
Healesville will be buzzing on Thursday 4 December as traders stay open late for the annual Christmas Twilight Shopping Night, a relaxed summer evening of…
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Supporting the spirit of Christmas
Each December, the excitement of the festive season takes on a uniquely local feel when Seville CFA’s much-loved Santa Run makes its way through the…
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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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Plenty of gifts at Yarra Valley Red Cross goodies market
The Yarra Valley Red Cross Monthly Stall will be held this Saturday 6 December, offering plenty of home made gifts and other goodies. It will…
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Gift food this Christmas for ADRA’s food drive
The Community Bank Warburton-Yarra Junction is collaborating with ADRA Community Centre Redwood for a food drive to help out those in need during this festive…
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Take pictures with Santa at Wesburn-Millgrove CFA
Santa will visit Wesburn-Millgrove CFA this December to take pictures with visitors. He’ll first appear on Sunday 14 December and then he’ll be back next…
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Fire safety planning workshop at Little Yarra CFA
The Little Yarra CFA is hosting a fire safety planning workshop on 6 December to help locals prepare for the fire season. It takes place…
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CFA partners with Ambulance Victoria to increase cardiac arrest survival rates
The Yarra Junction CFA will now assist in cardiac arrest emergencies as part of the Fire Medical Response (FMR) program, as the two agencies look…
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Dub for Dixi: Woori Yallock student wins speech competition
For the second year in a row, a Woori Yallock Primary School student has won the Rotary Inter School Speech Competition grand final. On Wednesday…