News
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SES crews wrestle with windy conditions
A spur of windy weather saw the Upper Yarra SES take on 16 callouts on 15 September. With trees toppled atop car ports and roads,…
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Four decades of Seville Community House
The Seville Community House celebrated four decades of connection, collaboration and creativity on 18 September. Over 50 people gathered at the Killara Estate for the…
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Enjoy the outdoors safely these school holidays
The spring school holidays are the perfect time to get back into the great outdoors, and Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging community members to plan…
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‘Cascading, compounding, concurrent’; climate risks consolidated in daunting national assessment
The Australian Climate Service has released a daunting National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA), modelling the impacts if average global temperatures rise by 1.5, two and…
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‘Forgotten’ healthcare workers take action against privatisation
A push to privatise the employment of essential support workers at Eastern Health has been met with fierce opposition as employees say they feel “forgotten”…
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Grass fire spreading near Dalry Road
A small grass and scrub fire is currently spreading near 355 Dalry Road, Launching Place. Two vehicles are responding to the fire at the time…
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Benefits of UpCycles shown at ECOSS and council collaboration
A bike upcycling workshop demonstrated the value of sustainability and the beautiful social connections which can come with it on 17 September. The UpCycles workshop…
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CFA urges Victoria to Get Fire Ready
CFA is urging Victorians to Get Fire Ready with more than 500 brigades across the state hosting an event this October to help communities prepare…
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Year’s worth of support to continue for Wandin Food Distribution Program
The Wandin Food Distribution Program celebrated a year’s worth of support from the Community Bank Wandin-Seville. Over $12,500 of fresh food has been paid for…
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Sport
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Woori Yallock Senior coach Brendan Donovan departs
Woori Yallock Football Netball Club is farewelling Senior’s Men’s Football coach Brendan ‘Ginko’ Donovan after two years at the helm. In his second stint in…
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Burras bask in grand final glory
The day had come – it was the Division One Senior Football Grand Final. Burras faced Seville at Yarra Glen, and with anticipation buzzing throughout…
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Duivenvoordenhas wins as V.V.Vs returns
The V.V.V.s: A smallish field contested today’s comp. After being away up north in recent times, Anneleese Duivenvoordenhas returned to golf and found her top…
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Win for Wagenaar
The Winter Intra Club Competitions have concluded with Fred Wagenaar defeating Garry Lewis in the Singles Final. In the Pairs Final, Mat Stoessiger and Mark…
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Horse Talk
Last Wednesday, the Shirley Heights mid-week Spring Series kicked off for Round 1 and the winners were: Inter – Sami Bell on Mayfield Zander. PSG…
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Harlie reps the Ranges
Hard work and intensive training have seen an up-and-coming 10-year-old athlete cross state borders while representing Yarra Ranges and Victoria in a national comp. A…
Entertainment
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Wilde’s witty work a must see at Lilydale Theatre
With a witty script that is undeniably and wonderfully Oscar Wilde, the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company takes on his highly regarded The Importance of Being…
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A year of firsts: Donna Legg prepares first solo exhibition
After being appointed Mont De Lancey’s first artist-in-residence in March, Wandin’s Donna Legg will host her first solo exhibition in September. “It is a bit…
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Healesville Sanctuary crowded with local drinks
Healesville Sanctuary once again became a venue for local drinks to connect with a wider audience over the weekend of 30-31 August. The local zoo…
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Everyone can be a community radio presenter like Cora Zon
The opportunity to be on community radio came to Cora Zon out of the blue in July 2014, after the opening of Exit Theatre’s production…
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Nod to the daffodil
Spring has sprung, and the vibrant yellow colours of the season are peeping through trees and across the hills. The distinctive golden daffodil, a firm…
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Spring Show around the corner
Sassafras will be the site of the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society’s beloved annual Spring Show on the weekend of 6 and 7 September. The Spring…
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Range of classes at Woori
Woori Community House is thrilled to announce that our comprehensive Term Three program is now available, featuring an exciting blend of both brand-new offerings and…
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Magic of wood fire heating
There’s something truly magical about stepping through your front door on a frosty July evening to be greeted by the gentle crackle of burning logs…
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Pump up for paintball fun
Looking for a thrilling and action-packed activity these school holidays? Paintball Skirmish has you covered with experiences tailored for all ages—yes, even the younger adventurers!…
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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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Yarra Ranges Police seek owners of items
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit are seeking owners for property believed to have been stolen from a number of offences in the outer eastern suburbs…
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Yarra Ranges Council up for four awards recognising innovation
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is set to recognise the efforts of Yarra Ranges Council to innovate for the local community at an upcoming…
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Country Women’s Association veteran Edna Parker turns 100
Members of the Wandin Country Women’s Association (CWA) gathered on 14 September to celebrate the 100th birthday of lifelong member, Edna Parker. Ms Parker has…
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People urged to register burn offs this fire season
With Victorians across the state preparing their property for fire season, emergency services are urging landowners to register their burn-offs online through the Fire Permits…
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Walks that ‘light up’ over summer
As the year winds away and the sun peeks out a little more each day, exploring across the Yarra Ranges can be a lot of…
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Get Fire Ready at upcoming event at Seville CFA
The Seville CFA are hosting a highly important event for Yarra Ranges residents as the bushfire season approaches. The Get Fire Ready event takes place…