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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…
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An injured Sanders crosses the finish line
After a gruelling 13 stages, Yarra Ranges rally-raid legend Daniel “Chucky” Sanders finished Dakar 2026 with a broken collarbone and sternum in fifth place. The…
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Top four and a draw
In the midweek Pennant, Side One played away against Boronia. After an even start, Boronia proved too strong on the day, with Yarra Glen going…
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Car involved in multiple hit and runs in Lilydale and Yering
Local law enforcement are seeking help from the public after a car was involved in two collisions and seen doing burnouts across Yering and Lilydale…
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Healesville Bowls Club gave it their all
After the Christmas and New Year Break the First side were playing Mooroolbark at home. If we wanted to progress up the ladder, we needed…
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Hub zooms into action
On Friday 9 January, the Healesville Emergency Hub sprang into action for the first time. Founded in response to multiple days without electricity during the…
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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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Reducing rubbish in the ranges
Severe fires are not the only environmental threat to the Yarra Ranges. A group of committed locals has banded together to combat another ecological hazard…
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Healesville truck back intact
Healesville CFA’s tanker has arrived safely back home after helping out in Alexandra. The Healesville CFA thanked the “hard working and brave crew who worked…
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Cloud Time
You can feel the space even before you cross its threshold. It is almost like a grandparent’s kitchen, or a meditation circle. The cloud time…
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$5000 raised for fire-affected family by Yarra Glen Bowls Club
The Yarra Glen Bowls Club has rallied around one of its own in a moment of need following the fires in Longwood last week. Matthew…
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Donations pour in for fire-affected families
Community members from Healesville and surrounds have donated in their droves to support communities affected by the fire in Longwood last week. When Gunther Real…
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New data shows over 40 per cent of GP clinics now bulk-billing nationwide
Healthcare directory Cleanbill’s first Blue Report since the Australian Government expanded the bulk-billing incentive to non-concession patients has been released. The government’s decision appears to…
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$7000 to support the second year of the Queer Youth Writers Collective
The Yarra Ranges Queer Youth Writers Collective (QYWC) formed in 2025 and is making a return this year for keen young writers in the LGBTQIA+…
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Mt Toolebewong & District Landcare group take in Coldstream and Gruyere
Mt Toolebewong & District Landcare group has extended its boundaries to now include Coldstream and Gruyere, as the Gruyere & District Landcare Group couldn’t be…
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Warning signs the Outer East could be prone to shock LA-style fire disaster
A new report by the Climate Council and Emergency Leaders for Climate Action has investigated the impact of a Los Angeles-style (LA) bushfire event that…
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Sausages in the Park
On Thursday 22 January, Healesville Connect will be hosting their annual free Twilight Picnic event. Running from 4:30 to 8:30pm, the Twilight Picnic is designed…