News
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Family violence reports on the rise, a positive for police
The rise in the number of family violence reports in the Yarra Ranges may come as a shock to the community, but for police, it’s…
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The community hear from police on issues impacting the Yarra Ranges
Police and the community came together on Wednesday, 12 November, in Mooroolbark to discuss all things crime and prevention in the Yarra Ranges. Hosting the…
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Heartache inspires youth arts space in the Dandenongs
The Forge Institute, a not-for-profit arts organisation for young people aged 13 to 20, has officially launched in the Dandenong Ranges. The institute, spearheaded by…
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Pools opening for summer
Community members can dive into the warmer months at Yarra Ranges Council’s outdoor pools, with the summer season getting underway. The heated Belgrave Outdoor Pool…
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Coffee with 100-year-old Paddy Green
Paddy Green You’d never peg Healesville resident Paddy Green for 100. With a shock of thick white hair and bold round glasses framing her steely…
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South to north in a day: Female pilots tackle new challenge
From inland Victoria to the coast of far north Queensland, three female pilots are set to embark on an incredible challenge following the trail of…
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Council calls for more engagement on planning bill
Yarra Ranges Council is calling on the State Government to further engage councils on its upcoming Planning Amendment Bill, to help achieve more housing in…
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Tour De PIF: Yarra Ranges cycling event on this Friday
A cycling event for homeless youth will take place across the Yarra Ranges on Friday 14 November. This event goes from 8:30am to 1pm, within…
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Bundled branches collection coming soon
Households in the Yarra Ranges will be able to put out bundled branches for collection in late November, as part of their bushfire season preparation.…
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Sport
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Cracking Chloe stuns state shooting competition
A young Yarra Valley shooter has shown off her skills to the rest of the state at the recent 2025 Victorian State Trap Carnival in…
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Yarra Glen sizes up Boronia
In the lead-up to our Midweek pennant round two, the weather played a significant part in changing conditions for all teams. Two days of heavy…
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Rain falls and so does Healesville Bowls Club
Tuesday’s First Side played away against Mooroolbark. It was a very windy day on a very slow green and with the wind it made it…
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Healesville sweeps the comp
Healesville Bowls Club’s Tuesday’s First side played Yarra Glen at home on a beautiful spring day, but Yarra Glen seemed to have a little more…
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Healesville stumped by Warrandyte
First XI Healesvill(e 9/193) defeated by Warrandyte (7/200): Taking on the top of the ladder Warrandyte at Queens Park, Warrandyte batted first and got off…
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Yarra Glen v Ringwood: Close rinks
Yarra Glen Bowls Club Pennant Update 1 November 2025. Midweek pennant kicked off with games against Healesville and Heathmont Division Two played away at Healesville,…
Entertainment
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Art ‘From the Heart’ at Warburton Waterwheel this November
The Warburton Waterwheel’s art exhibition this November is hosting an array of art carefully crafted by the Valley Arts Network (VAN). Titled From the Heart,…
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Succesful Spanish tour for Smoke Stack Rhino
Yarra Valley-based band Smoke Stack Rhino set their sights on the shores of Spain, taking their local sound to Europe at the end of last…
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Writers and Rhythm merge for 33rd festival
On Friday, 7 November, five musical guests will grace the halls of the Healesville Uniting Church at 7pm. Friday’s shenanigans are a part of the…
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All Aussie music platform launches
A Yarra Ranges local has taken on a mammoth task and is out to even the playing field for Australian talent, launching an all Australian…
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What’s on in the entertainment world
Burrinja Theatre Tex Perkins & Matt Walker Two of Australia’s most revered musicians unite for a raw, powerful live show, blending new material, timeless covers,…
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Fantastic Film Fantasy night at Healesville Memo Hall
The Yarra Ranges Film Society (YRFS) members and guests enjoyed dressing up for the Rocky Horror Picture Show, which was screened on Tuesday 21 October…
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Spring into better hearing
Spring has officially bloomed here in Melbourne — and there’s no better time to give your hearing aids a little spring clean! Regular cleaning and…
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Veteran support a priority
It is well known that the emotional, physical and mental wellbeing of Australian veterans continues to be affected long after their military service. While support…
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Be supported and inspired
This November, the local community is coming together for an important evening dedicated to men’s wellbeing. The Men’s Health Forum will be held on Tuesday…
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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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Driving forward together: A new chapter
There’s a fresh energy at Yarra Valley Toyota and Croydon Toyota as we welcome new leadership, exciting new models, and a continued commitment to serving…
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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…
More News
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Where are my rates going? Yarra Ranges Council minor works update for October 2025
When we, hard-working residents of the Yarra Ranges, pay our rates to the council, we sometimes might think: ‘Where exactly does my money go?’ The…
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Yarra Valley Water encourages those doing it tough to reach out
Are you feeling financial pressure? Yarra Valley Water is encouraging residents of the Yarra Ranges who are struggling to reach out for support ahead of…
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Royal Australian Corps of Signals celebrate 100 years in Healesville
The Royal Australian Corps of Signals (RASigs), the army faction responsible for communications and cyber capability, chose the Yarra Valley to celebrate its 100-year anniversary…
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Richard Higgins the new Mayor of Yarra Ranges, Gareth Ward elected deputy
The Tuesday 11 November Yarra Ranges Council meeting was set aside for a mayoral election, with two new faces in the role of mayor and…
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Oakridge Wines takes top award
Yarra Valley’s Oakridge Wines won the Champion Victorian Winery award on Friday 7 November, cementing its reputation as a leader in Victorian winemaking since its…
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Honouring the fallen in Healesville
At 11am on 11 November, veterans, service members and people from the Healesville community gathered to honour those who have served in conflict. Sheltering from…