News
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Water play for a summer’s day
Water play parks around the Yarra Ranges reopen in time for the beautiful spring sunshine each year. The water play areas in Lilydale, Seville and…
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Markets around the Ranges
On the first Sunday of every month, The Valley Market in Warburton makes its regular visit. It has over 30 stalls making local growers’ produce…
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Scholarships available for keen VCE finishers
Students who’ve just received their VCE results are encouraged to apply for the Upper Yarra Community Enterprise’s Scholarship Program. Applications are now open and they…
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Yarra Ranges residents reminded to not put batteries in bins
An important notice reminding Yarra Ranges residents to not put batteries and other hazardous items in their bins went out on 17 December. On Monday…
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Road works at Woori Yallock
Woori Yallock locals have been advised that road works at Schoolhouse Road, Woori Yallock may cause delays. The works take place on Monday 12 to…
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Mayor looks back over 2025
I hope that this column finds you all ready to take some time to relax over the holiday break. We’ve had a big year as…
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Cartoon: Social media ban
Cartoonist Danny Zemp wonders, “What about the poor and lonely phones?” after the Federal Government’s social media ban for those 16 and under.
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Best films of 2025
Twin films – when different studios make similar films at around the same time (think Antz and A Bug’s Life, or Deep Impact and Armageddon)…
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RSPCA’s top tips to keep your pet safe this Christmas
RSPCA Victoria has shared the best ways to keep your pet safe this holiday season and avoid common Christmas dangers. During the festive season, RSPCA…
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Sunburn posing painful threat to Victorian’s health
Records released recently reveal the true scale of Victorians requiring emergency assistance for sunburn every year for the past 20 years, according to government records.…
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Additional charges for Alpine Hotel manager who sexually assaulted 17-year-old
An ex-hotel manager at the Alpine Hotel supplied a teen with alcohol before sexually assaulting her, the County Court has heard. 35-year-old James Stewart pleaded…
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Dee Slip Bridge repairs make good progress
Maintenance works to the historic Dee Slip Bridge along the O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail will pause for the holiday period. Construction will stop from Friday 19…












