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New beginning for Yarra Valley Arts

Yarra Valley Arts (YVA) is stepping into the next chapter as the organisation decided to close the door of its gallery on 27 April...

Healesville Jewellers’ Anzac Day commemorative window display

Healesville Jewellers' front window is once again filled with the heartfelt feeling of Anzac Day. Shop owner Sally Piper and the Healesville Jewellers team are...

Transformation of campaigning, shift from major parties a sign of demographic change

The influence of younger voters at this election may not only be seen at the ballot box but has already shifted the way campaigns...

Mixed fortunes for Valley clubs

With football and netball clubs taking a break for Easter, here’s how clubs (Senior Men's Football and A-Grade Netball) in the Valley have started...

How Outer East soccer clubs have started their seasons

Soccer clubs have kicked off their seasons in recent weeks, but with clubs taking a week off for the Easter break, here’s how local...

Four wins by four Yarra Glen netball teams

Yarra Glen’s day started in warm conditions at home with the Under 18’s taking on Yea. After an even first quarter where each team...

Healesville Seniors adapting well in Premier Division

Round 2 fixture saw Healesville travel up to Emerald on what was forecast to be a very warm day with temperatures expected to be...

Coldstream’s first home game of the season

It was a full house at Halley Supple Reserve on Saturday as Coldstream Football Netball Club hosted a massive day of footy, with all...

Women’s Reds start the season strong

In the autumn sunshine, four senior teams at Healesville Soccer Club headed onto the pitch last weekend to start their 2025 season campaign. Following the...

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...

A chance to ‘indulge in nonsense’

A current exhibition at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum offers the community a chance of “indulging in nonsense”, states founder of Playful Thinking Daniel...

Compelling journey of love, loss and identity

Healesville-based poet and playwright Beata Taylor is excited to bring her show into her hometown. The play Same But Different is a trilogy written by...

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...

Custom-made guitar adds beautiful sounds

A Healesville-based musician is looking forward to performing at The Basin Music Festival with his new guitar. Robbie Greig won a songwriting contest held by...

Recently formed Yarra Ranges based theatre company

A new theatre company wants to provide a production opportunity to people in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. Hills Act Theatre Company was...

Heartfelt Drama Brings Veterans’ Stories to Healesville Stage

The Hills Act Theatre Company is set to debut its inaugural production 'Breathless' this April, with performances strategically scheduled near Anzac Day to honour...

Enjoy entertainment while supporting Anzac Appeal

Healesville Greyhound Racing Club announced a new partnership with RSL Victoria in support of the 2025 Anzac appeal, combining the thrill of racing with...

Eggcellent egg hunts at Blue Lotus

The Blue Lotus Water Garden’s Easter egg hunt takes place in the fairy garden with the Easter Bunny and other storybook characters. Great...

Celebrating four decades

In the heart of Yarra Glen, a small township 60 kilometres northeast of Melbourne, stands a community cornerstone that has been bringing people together...

Celebrate Easter with Beechworth

Hop into Beechworth Bakery Healesville this Easter for a delightful selection of seasonal treats that will make your holiday extra special. Whether you're craving...

All female dental clinic

Valley Dental Family Clinic is an all female clinic based in Lilydale. The clinic is owned by Dr Rupali Prabhu and Dr Sonali Prabhu. Rupali graduated...

Volunteers share their thoughts as early voting opens in Healesville

Early voting has opened for those keen to do their democratic duties before election day on 3 May. Representatives of the potential pollies were out...

Building local political engagement as younger voters outnumber boomers

The time has come when young voters will outnumber baby boomers in a federal election but with many said to be disengaged from the...

His schoolmate was a German soldier

One of the most extraordinary stories to come out of the First World War was an incident that happened to a Lilydale soldier while...

Housing affordability, the key to unlocking votes

One of the highest ranking issues for the urban area heading into this federal election was housing affordability and accessibility. Nearly half of all...

Duo awarded Inspiro’s tertiary scholarships to advance studies

For aspiring healthcare professionals undertaking lengthy degrees, placements and many hours of study all to pursue their passion of helping people, a little help...

Anzac Day Services across the Outer East

With Anzac Day falling on the Friday after Easter, here’s where to attend your local services across the Outer East. In the Hills: Dandenong Ranges RSL...

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CARTOON: Anzac silence

2025 marks special milestones of war history, in which many Australians were involved too. It is the 110th year since the landing at Gallipoli and...

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