News
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Cultural burn back to Spadonis Reserve
A cultural burn took place at Spadonis Reserve as part of the Yarra Ranges Council’s Firsticks Program. Cultural burning is a cultural fire practice used…
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The wheels on the bus go round and read
Twenty-two book lovers climbed aboard a bus in Emerald on Saturday morning, 17 May, for a literary road trip that took them through some of…
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Trio of pawsitively terrific Peer Dogs retire
Ambulance Victoria is giving a big round of ap-paws to its three retiring Peer Support Dogs who are hanging up their leads after a combined…
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Baseus power bank recalled due to fire risk
The Baseus portable charger, 65W 30000mAh high capacity power bank was recalled on 23 May. Manufacturer Baseus received 76 reports of incidents involving the portable…
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Police ramp up efforts
Victoria Police has intensified its efforts to reduce road trauma across the region with the launch of Operation Conventus, a high-visibility road safety initiative targeting…
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Daniel Sanders on top after stage three
Yarra Ranges very own motorcycle star Daniel Sanders extended his lead as he finished stage 3 in pole position. He sits on top with L.…
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Chilly down for the weekend
It’s forecast to be a chilly and wet start to the weekend, with a minimum of 9°C and a top of just 13°C in the…
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SNIPPET: Hills trivia night to raise funds for the CFA
Community members in the hills are being urged to come out, show their support, and enjoy a lively night of trivia with their local fire…
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State Government pledges $3.8 million toward Yellingbo (Liwik Barring) Conservation Area
A new conservation area will be established in the Yarra Ranges and the Cardinia Shire after the Victorian Government’s 2025-26 budget set the proposal in…
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Sport
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Mud race madness at Woori Yallock
A Woori Yallock property hosted one of the Observed Section Trial (OST) races on Sunday 18 May which saw contenders compete in muddy conditions. Racer…
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Wandin walk all over Healesville
Healesville travelled to Wandin on Saturday 17 May for the first time in a long time, reviving what had been a significant rivalry through the…
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Darryl dazzles while McBath scores a nett 69
The Monday V.V.V’s: The commissioner is on a roll. Following a win in last week’s results, Merilyn Macdonald kept the good form going, with a…
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Wandin proves a point against second place Olinda
It was first versus second on the weekend as ladder leaders Wandin took on a competitive Olinda side hot on its heels. The two teams…
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Big wins across the board for Warburton Millgrove FNC
On the weekend, the Burras hosted Powelltown at home, with another big day of sport with three football and five netball games. The U17s netball…
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Horse Talk
It was a gorgeous weekend – hopefully everyone got out there to enjoy it. Preparations are underway for this year’s Yarra Valley Horse Show at…
Entertainment
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Finding Nemo presented by Chum Creek Primary School
Chum Creek Primary School students were excited to be on the stage, performing the Finding Nemo play at Healesville High School Performing Arts Centre. On…
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Huge success of Hills Act Theatre Company’s first play
Hills Act Theatre Company successfully brought down the curtain for its first production. The first production the company put on was Breathless by Deborah Mulhall. …
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Free premiere screening for film of Black Saturday bushfires survivors
Although it’s been more than 16 years since the Black Saturday bushfires drove the region to fear, the trauma has remained in the survivors’ daily…
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Comedy meets thrill in Lilydale’s latest play
Described by the director as a dark fantasy and sitcom, Haunted is yet to be another local sensation at Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre. “It’s a bit…
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Exhibition for interaction
Yering Station is hosting an exhibition to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Yarra Valley sculptor’s death. INTERACTION, an exhibition of artworks created by Ernst…
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Highland Games reach international heights as festival approaches
An exploration of Highland and Celtic culture will return to Croydon next month with a festival celebrated by people journeying from far and wide. The…
In Business – Sponsored
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50 years of Yarra Valley Gas
A stalwart of a local business is set to raise the bar this year and celebrate a remarkable milestone. 2025 marks 50 years of Yarra…
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Evolution of wood heating
When Christian Bergmoser founded Euro Fireplaces in 2010, he brought a fresh vision to the wood heating industry: creating solutions that combine aesthetic appeal with…
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Millwarra Primary School’s stellar start to the year
Millwarra Primary School has had a wonderful start to 2025, with Melanie Hancock assuming the role of Principal. The entire school community participated in establishing…
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Warburton Primary School Triumphs at Athletics Carnival
Warburton Primary School is celebrating an incredible sporting achievement after winning the Silvan and Warburton Districts Athletics Carnival 2025 Small School Champion trophy. The students…
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All welcome to St Joseph’s Primary School
St Joseph’s Primary School is a beautiful Primary School situated on 17 acres of bushland. St Joseph’s has multiple indoor and outdoor facilities and learning…
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Providing quality education to students in the Valley
Upper Yarra Secondary College is nearing the completion of a major rebuild, modernising our teaching spaces to align with the evolving curriculum and contemporary teaching…
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Within a week, adidas and ASICS back out the commercial kangaroo trade
Advocates for kangaroos are celebrating after another two major brands have opted out of using kangaroo skins in the products. adidas chief executive Bjørn Gulden…
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Treasurer delivers budget
The Victorian Government handed down its budget for the 2025-26 financial year on Tuesday 20 May. The budget’s slogan is ‘Focused On What Matters Most’,…
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Various Coco2 baby formula products recalled
Various Coco2 baby formula products have been recalled by SSM International. The specific products recalled are: Stage 1 Coco2 Infant Formula 800g, Stage 2 Coco2…
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RACV outlines steps to follow after a minor collision
RACV is reminding motorists of the important steps to take if they are involved in a minor car collision, to ensure their safety and assist…
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Daniel Sanders makes up lost ground in South African Safari Rally
Daniel Sanders has finished Stage 2 of the South African Safari Rally in the top spot. After finishing fourth in the first stage of the…
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Warburton CFA sticks by community amid state wide CFA strike
The Warburton CFA have chosen not to strike amid a mass protest from brigades all over the state sparked by the State Government’s controversial Emergency…