News
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Your Library locations closed for Australia Day
All Your Library locations across the Yarra Ranges will be closed for the Australia Day public holiday on 26 January. Business will return to normal…
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Coldstream Airport sold
In December the Doake family relinquished its almost 100 year ownership of the Coldstream Airport and Sunny Meadows farm. The properties were listed for sale…
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Road policing heats up for Aus Day weekend
Police are urging motorists to prepare for a busy period on Victorian roads as a statewide road policing operation effort kicks off for the Australia…
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Yarra Ranges teen charged for antisemitic attack in St Kilda East
Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a teenage boy from the Yarra Ranges following a report of antisemitic behaviour in St Kilda East earlier…
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Total fire ban declared for entire state as heat, wind picks up
A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the whole state of Victoria tomorrow, Saturday 24 January. Victoria is set to experience severe heatwave…
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Campfire caution urged this long weekend
Amid the current bushfire emergency and increased fire risk across the coming days, authorities are warning that caution around campfires will be critical over the…
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Lilydale police arrest man in Coldstream
Lilydale Uniform members have arrested a 24-year-old Yellingbo male after he was found in Coldstream on 31 December asleep at the wheel of a vehicle…
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Yarra Glen Police seeking alleged fuel thief
Yarra Glen Police are seeking the identity of the male depicted in the photos as he may be able to assit them with their enquiries.…
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Yarra Ranges Council seeking feedback on draft Tree Policy
Yarra Ranges Council is calling on the community to help advise on a new Tree Policy due to be implemented this year. The updated policy…
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Sport
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Pitch Perfect wins for Healesville
Stage 1 Girls – Healesville 100 defeated Heatherdale 71. Our girls must have played a lot of backyard cricket over the Christmas break as they…
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Sanders holds firm after time penalty
Motocross maestro Daniel “Chucky” Sanders remains on top position after stage seven in the 2026 Dakar Rally, despite suffering a speeding penalty. The Three Bridges…
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A winning start to the year
Healesville Bowling Club Championship Finals were played recently for the Women and Men’ s Singles and Pairs event. The Women’s Pairs final was won by…
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Sporting superstars shone in 2025
Sport is an integral part of the fabric of the Yarra Valley and it played a prominent part in the news in 2025. Here are…
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Healesville’s junior girls on the rise
Stage 1 Girls – Healesville 94 defeated St Andrews 46 Healesville’s junior girls team are improving by the week. Bowling first, they took 8 wickets…
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Grand final victory
Healesville Tennis Club had another grand final win this week, with the Wednesday Section 2 mid-week ladies, beating Templeton 4 sets to 2 in a…
Entertainment
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Free holiday fun at Healesville Library
With a few weeks left of the school holidays still to come, the Healesville Library will be a hub of activity to keep all entertained…
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The creative scene across the Valley and Ranges
The arts and creative scene across the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges offers something for everyone. And better yet, there are so many free galleries…
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Exciting entertainer, crafty creatives light up 2025
The artists and entertainers of the Yarra Valley were excellent again in 2025. Here’s just a few stories on how their creativity and talent shone…
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TarraWarra Museum of Art mourns inaugural director Maudie Palmer
The TarraWarra Museum of Art is mourning the death of inaugural director Dr Maudie Palmer AO, who died on 3 December 2025. Dr Palmer was…
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Healesville’s Sandra Thom-Jones wins the Scarlett Stiletto
Healesville author Sandra Thom-Jones has found herself in the spotlight again at the Sisters in Crime’s 32nd Scarlet Stiletto Awards. Having already had a category…
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Healesville piper part of record-breaking AC/DC event
A Healesville resident is now the proud owner of a new world record, alongside 373 others. Walter Skilton was one of 374 pipers who descended…
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Experience country racing at its best in Healesville
Just an hour from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne, the Healesville Amateur Horse Racing Club delivers one of regional Victoria’s most enjoyable and family-friendly…
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Flowery family fun at Blue Lotus Water Garden
With the pressures of Christmas now over, I’m sure many parents are looking for ways to keep the kids entertained over the school holidays. The…
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Go wild and visit the zoo
On a stunning 12 ha property with sweeping views to Mt Buller and beyond is a very special place where Dr Doolittle dreams of talking…
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Soar to new heights
Take your family on an unforgettable adventure aboard the Arthurs Seat Eagle, a thrilling gondola ride that soars high above the stunning Mornington Peninsula. Whether…
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Glamping just got better
As the Yarra Valley blossoms into spring and stretches into long, sun-soaked summer days, BIG4 Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park is rolling out the…
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A spring, summer escape
As the cool mist of winter gives way to warm sunshine, Rochford Winery comes alive in the vibrant energy of spring and summer. The vineyard…
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Crash on Healesville-Kooweerup road.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a quad-bike rollover in Healesville on 19 January. It is believed a quad-bike, with two occupants, crashed on…
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Yarra Ranges and Maroondah record concerning uptick in demand for homelessness support services
The increasingly dire circumstances of people experiencing homelessness have been captured in the Council to Homeless Persons’ new Victorian Homelessness Heatmap. The local government areas…
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Prepare early for hard rubbish collection
Hard rubbish collection is just around the corner, so now’s a great time to start preparing your items for a smooth pickup. To help Yarra…
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Iconic dog letterbox is finally back home
The story of a stolen dog letterbox got its happy ending when it was returned two months after it went missing. Police contacted Launching Place…
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2026’s Eastern 80 ambassador holds cause close to her heart
The Eastern 80 Charity Bike Ride has announced its 2026 ambassador as it gears up for another year of riding for a special cause. Deni…
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Citizens will be celebrated
With Australia’s national day fast approaching, Yarra Ranges Council is preparing to name and award excelling community members for their achievements and contributions, while also…
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Heat didn’t stop the hoedown at Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo
Rodeo revellers turned out in their droves to the Yarra Glen Racecourse for the 2026 Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo. The resilience of riders was clear…
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Reminder to update your pet registration
Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging residents to do a quick check-in for their furry friends if anything has changed since you last updated your pet’s…
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2025 Victorian Sport Awards Nominations now open
Presented by the Victorian Government and Vicsport, nominations for the Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs) open on Wednesday 14 January 2026, acknowledging the full spectrum of…
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Free family fun
On Monday 26 January the Rotary Club of Wandin’s Free Family Fun Day will take place at the Wandin North Recreation Reserve. All are welcome…