News
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Dazzling light display to reinvigorate Warburton Sanitarium
A luminous light installation at the old Warburton Sanitarium factory is on display until March 2026. Warburton Advancement League (WAL) vice president David Pratt said…
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Yarra Valley locals challenged to save time and water with four minute shower
With Melbourne’s water storages down more than 17 per cent over the past year, Yarra Valley Water has launched a new campaign targeting the home’s…
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Free public transport for Victorians this summer
From the day the Metro Tunnel opens in early December for its summer start, public transport in Victoria will be free for everyone, everywhere, every…
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AusNet conducting aerial inspections in Yarra Ranges
AusNet are undertaking aerial inspections from Monday 20 October to Thursday 23 October in the Yarra Ranges and Cardinia local government areas. Helicopters will patrol…
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Suzanne Phoenix wins woman music photographer of the year
Warburton photographer Suzanne Phoenix has cemented the Yarra Ranges in Australian photography history after she won the woman music photographer of the year on 9…
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Bridging the digital divide over bowls and bingo
Warburton locals will get the opportunity to develop their digital literacy while enjoying a night of bowls and bingo on Wednesday 22 October. The Warburton…
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Bush Dance for Refugees
This Friday October 17, the clatter and scuff of boots will echo from the Healesville Senior Citizen’s Hall. The Gruyere Bush Band will be hosting…
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Council approves $10 million emergency fund for natural disasters
An emergency fund of $10 million can now be activated by the Yarra Ranges Council during natural disasters as the region grapples with increasingly severe…
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Players needed for Yarra Junction Cricket Club
The Yarra Junction Cricket Club has called for extra players to step up and fill in for this Saturday, 18 November. They need a handful…
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Sport
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Caitlyn’s run from hell
At 17, the world was there for Silvan local Caitlyn Redfern to take. The previous year, she had won the Victorian Pony Club State Dressage…
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Warburton Bowls Club gears up for 2025/26 season
The 2025/26 Pennant Season commences on Saturday 25 October with the Warburton One Division Two side playing Ferntree Gully One away and the Warburton Two…
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Duo set to rally for cancer across Australia
A Yarra Ranges duo are one week out of going on the adventure of their lives and have raised a whopping $5,600 for a good…
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First win for Lusatia’s Third XI
Lusatia Park Cricket Club Round 2. First XI: Heading to Templeton this week, our First XI batted first. Opening pair and brothers Lochie and Corey…
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Four win sweep for Seville Cricket Club
For the second week running, all four Seville senior sides took home victories for a Saturday clean sweep. First XI v Healesville at Queens Park:…
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Horse Talk
There is a very special event coming up this weekend at Shirley Heights Equestrian Centre: The Gembrook Riders Club. The Gembrook Riders Club are running…
Entertainment
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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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Welcome from the President of Wandin Silvan Field Days
2025 will mark the 56th year we have hosted the Wandin Silvan Farm Field Days, marking a significant milestone achievement and a tribute to all…
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Hills Act Theatre Company’s second production is on the way
The Hills Act Theatre Company crew have been busy lately practising for their second production. The Yarra Ranges-based theatre company was founded in September last…
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Yarra Valley Open Studios celebrates its return, offering a rare opportunity to meet artists in their creative spaces
The popular annual Yarra Valley Open Studios event is back, inviting visitors to step behind the scenes and connect with the region’s vibrant creative community.…
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One more presenter at Yarra Valley FM, Mark Riddell
The past 25 years of experience on Yarra Valley FM have been “fantastic” for Mark Riddell. The opportunity of being a radio presenter came to…
In Business – Sponsored
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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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Refreshingly different, reassuringly Summerset – coming soon to Chirnside Park
We might be new to your neighbourhood, but as one of New Zealand’s most well-known retirement village operators, we’ve been around for a while. In…
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Sell your treasure at Badger Creek Garage Sale
The Badger Creek Hall is hosting a community garage sale on Saturday 15 November. Taking place at 358 Badger Creek Road (next to the CFA),…
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WHYLD hosting Halloween movie night
WHYLD’s popular movie night is set to have a Halloween special on Friday 31 October. Taking place at the Sydney Halbish Hall at 7pm, the…
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First Yarra Ranges Paths and Trails Plan approved
The Yarra Ranges is renowned for its scenic routes and well-trodden walkways, and a new plan is in place to manage them going forward following…
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Yarra Ranges Council endorses 2024/25 Annual Report
Yarra Ranges Council’s Annual Report for 2024/25 has been released, following a brief discussion and endorsement at the Tuesday 14 October council meeting. The report…
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Millgrove magic at MRAG Open Day
The magic of Millgrove left its community feeling “fuzzy and beautiful” after around 500 people took part in this year’s Millgrove Open Day. Organised by…
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Next-gen electric delivery vehicles rollout to Posties in the east
Australia Post is ramping up its national fleet modernisation with the rollout of 500 new electric delivery vehicles, reinforcing its commitment to safer, more sustainable…