News
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Christmas community events on this December
With the Christmas spirit well and truly settling into the hot December air, there’s plenty of exciting festive events on to attend. Santa at Wandin…
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Sooki Lounge: Grants won’t save live music, reform will
A $71,000 Federal Government handout will do little in actually helping Belgrave’s Sooki Lounge as it weathers a struggling live music industry, its owner said.…
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Santa to make special visit to Wandin CFA
Wandin residents are in for a treat after Santa himself announced a special trip to the town’s CFA. He’ll turn up to Wandin CFA on…
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Cartoon: 23 days to go
Cartoonist Danny Zemp depicts a hilarious grinch Ibis looking dismayed as Christmas rolls around this year.
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Victorians asked to remain cautious due to fire risk from Christmas lights
Fire Rescue Victoria and CFA are urging Victorians to celebrate this festive season safely by checking Christmas lights before switching them on. Damaged or faulty…
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Yarra Ranges residents: Check your rubbish collection dates
The Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging residents to check their property’s hard rubbish collection dates as the new year comes along. Every residential property in…
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Reefton and McMahons Creek residents encouraged to attend community meeting
The Reefton McMahons Creek Action Group (RMAG) is having a meeting on 18 December at the Reefton Hotel. Residents from the area are encouraged to…
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Upgrades to national parks in the Yarra Ranges
Visitors to Gembrook and the Yarra Ranges have even more reason to explore the outdoors, with Parks Victoria wrapping up a series of upgrades and…
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Celebrate the festive spirit over morning tea in Yarra Junction
The Life Ministry Church and Cire Community Hubs are hosting a Christmas morning tea event at the Yarra Junction Cricket Club rooms this December. Taking…
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Sport
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Eagles and Heathmont clash
As the Christmas break nears, YJBC continues to host Christmas functions and held their own function during the week. Our very talented member Sue added…
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Warby bowls
Two wins from three pennant games resulted in an improved performance from the Warburton Bowls Club during the past week. The struggling weekend Division Two…
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Pre-teen helps women win
Women’s XI: Finally a Sunday with great weather. Our Women’s XI took on St Andrews at JW Manson Reserve and bowled first. It was great…
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Horse Talk
The Yarra Valley hosted HRCAV’s Top Teams Trophy Dressage event at Shirley Heights on the weekend, run by Amaroo Riding Club, with near perfect weather…
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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…
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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Hog deer sighting prompts concern
The sighting of a hog deer in Coldstream has raised alarm bells for Victoria’s endangered species and agricultural sector. Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) parks…
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Wandin North Dog boarding kennel application rejected
Councillors have rejected a controversial domestic dog boarding house on Rodger Road in Wandin North after it was shut down one year ago for operating…
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Health provider announced for Lilydale urgent care clinic
A Lilydale health provider has been confirmed to operate and run one of the newest Medicare urgent care clinics in Victoria, and the only one…
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Snag some good finds at Koha Community Cafe pop up flea market
Koha Community Cafe is hosting a pop up flea market on Sunday 7 December. After a big spring clean, plenty of valuable items are on…
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Santa to visit Yarra Junction CFA
The king of Christmas himself has announced a special visit to Yarra Junction CFA this December. On the 19th and 20th of December, Santa will…
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Eight years on, the Ringwood Repair Cafe is stronger than ever
Marie Beale and her fabulous team at the Ringwood Repair Cafe have just celebrated their eighth birthday. Launched on 17 November 2018, the Ringwood group…