Opinion
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The early itinerant communities of the Valley
The building of the Maroondah weir and aqueduct and the Lilydale to Healesville railway in the late 1880s swelled the populations of Healesville, Tarrawarra North,…
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CARTOON: Wet weather hits for winter
Yarra Ranges residents will be longing for warmer weather after the recent rain that hit the region.
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Not for the faint-hearted
What I Would Do to You, by Australian psychologist and author Georgia Harper, is an intense and confronting novel. Despite its slow and steady pace,…
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NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week (7 – 12 July) is an annual event dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
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Are Probiotics the last thing you need?
The human microbiome (HMB) is simply fantastic! It is made up from a combination of micro-organisms including, bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoa that exist in…
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Dip yourself into plays
The Boy From Oz Produced by Theatrical a new Musical Theatre Company founded in 2020 to add to Melbourne’s theatre world. The company’s production of…
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Rule of cool reigns supreme
Kalki 2898 AD Starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone Rated M 4/5 Kalki 2898 AD is an exuberant, beautiful and thrilling (but messy) Indian…
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CARTOON: Ankle biters
Recent statistics from Australia Post on dog-related incidents against posties have listed two suburbs in the Yarra Ranges and Knox as some of the worst…
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Two fun plays coming to local theatres
Eltham Little Theatre Into the Woods Jnr. Once Upon a time Eltham Little Theatre cordially invited you to a far-off kingdom to meet a fair…
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Commending the region’s volunteers
Volunteers are the glue that holds our community together. If you have been to an Anzac Day commemoration, local Christmas carols, a family fun day,…
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Democracy, media and politics
Democracy is hard work not just for leaders but also for citizens. Its ability to survive against authoritarian inroads is dependent on vigilant and informed…
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Stunning sophomore slasher success
Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 Starring Scott Chambers, Tallulah Evans and Ryan Oliva Rated R18+ 3.75/5 The sequel to the atrocious Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey,…
 












