News
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Warburton mourns after Catholic Church building demolished
The Warburton community has lost an iconic institution after the old Warburton Sacred Heart Catholic Church building was demolished on Monday 8 December. Upper Yarra…
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Cartoon: Rollercoaster
Cartoonist Danny Zemp depicts the rollercoaster that is Melbourne weather… literally.
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Kick the can down the road…but what’s the plan?
The ‘damn purple bin’ was under the lens at the last council meeting, with the rollout of a glass-only recycling bin still a question mark…
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A first time win for Pauline!
Six lucky readers across the Yarra Ranges have been receiving their custom themed Monopoly games in December. Monbulk author and playwright, Pauline Hosking got hers…
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Chief Fire Officer shares his mental health journey sparked by Black Saturday
A recent video of Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic)’s Chief Fire Officer Chris Hardman AFSM for the Emergency Services Foundation’s Lived Experience series is a…
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Staying fire safe during the summer holidays
Many of the places Yarra Ranges locals love to enjoy on their summer holidays are in a heightened fire risk area so before hitting the…
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Valley archery volunteer takes a bow
12 years ago when Lilydale local Mark Southall started archery with his daughter, being recognised by Archery Australia was not something he foresaw. Awarded Runner-up…
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Harm a worker, face serious concequences
Monbulk MP Daniela De Martino has thanked local retail workers for their hard work and reminded the community to treat customer-facing staff with respect –…
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Connecting Healesville one event at a time
On Tuesday 16 December, an open invitation to any members of the local community stands to meet at the Terminus for a Christmas lunch with…
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Sport
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Mid-season challenges ahead at Yarra Glen Bowls Club
As we reach the half way point of the season, Yarra Glen have now played all opponents once, and each team has its own challenges…
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Bowls Challenge success
The last night of the Community Bowls Challenge, played for the Charles Hort Memorial Trophy was played under a beautiful summer’s night. There were four…
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Healesville Tennis Club celebrate grand final victory
It was a great day for women’s tennis at the Healesville Tennis Club, with the Thursday Section 2 team beating Bayswater North in the grand…
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Healesville FNC, Coldstream FC rewarded for road safety efforts
A pair of Yarra Valley sporting clubs are set to benefit from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC)’s Club Rewards Program this year for their efforts…
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Healesville wins two at home
Tuesdays First Side played away today against Warburton. We knew it was going to be a tough game as the Warby/Healesville rivalry is a do…
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Coldstream’s day out with b
Kilsyth’s Fourth XI played a split-innings two-day match against Coldstream Second XI on Roy Baldwin Oval at Pinks Reserve. Kilsyth won the toss, elected to…
Entertainment
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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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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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Growing with foundation
Community foundations are, at their heart, quiet powerhouses. They are the organisations that see a community not as a set of problems to be solved…
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A deliciously easy Christmas
There’s something extra special about Christmas in Healesville — kids buzzing with excitement, families piling into the car for last-minute treats, and that warm feeling…
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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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The Duff legacy
The main street of Healesville has felt a little heavier in the last week. As the clouds converged again for yet another onslaught of rainy…
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Prepare your patch now
The most recent Australian Council for Fire and Emergency Services (AFAC) modelling has declared the Yarra Ranges to be an Increased Risk Zone for the…
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Smart water monitoring saves many litres
Yarra Valley Water is working with businesses to cut operating costs and improve water efficiency through the Victorian Government’s WaterSmart program, which saved 70 million…
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Ausnet to conduct inspections
AusNet will be undertaking its annual aerial inspection program from Monday 15 December to Thursday 18 December in the following LGA areas: Bass Coast, Cardinia,…
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Echidna on the hunt for dream house
It’s not every day you see an Echidna waltz into a real estate office, but Olinda’s Fletchers staff in their office in the Yarra Ranges…
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2026 hard waste collections to start in late January
Community members are encouraged to check their annual hard waste and bundled branches collection date, with collection times varying in the Yarra Valley for the…