News
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Yarra Ranges Introduce Recycling Program
Community members are encouraged to pop their bottles and cans into baskets attached to a selection of local bins, as part of a trial to…
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Act on penalty reminder notice or risk enforcement action
Victorians who have an outstanding fine for failing to vote in the 2024 local council elections are urged to act before the matter is referred…
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Yarra Valley Water Might Need a Pipe Check
A new study has ranked Yarra Valley Water second last out of Victoria’s water utility providers. Published on 17 June by All Kind Gas And…
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Police seeking Apple watch owner
Have you lost your Apple watch ? An Apple watch has been handed in to the Healesville Police Station. If you recognise these people or…
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FWO launches horticulture troublespot inspections after nation’s least-compliant regions revealed
The Fair Work Ombudsman will roll out a fresh campaign of horticulture sector inspections targeting labour hire providers, after a three-year campaign investigating more than…
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Conflicting accessibility claims surrounding Warburton Bike Park
Conflicting claims surrounding the Warburton Bike Park’s accessibility options have surfaced from within the Yarra Ranges Council’s own Disability Advisory Committee (DAC). While the Yarra…
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Introducing Healesville Probus Club
After getting through the biggest challenging period, the Covid pandemic, the Healesville Probus Club is now trying to boost once again by giving a space…
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Last chance for Annual Grants
Community groups and artists across the Yarra Ranges have until 14 July to apply for funding for events and projects, through Yarra Ranges Council’s Annual…
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Time again for the HICCI Annual Winter Appeal
Your help will make a difference to people in our local community who are doing it extra tough. HICCI has supported the community for over…
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Sport
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Giving hope and enjoyment in the Northern Territory via the sport of football
Yarra Glen’s senior football coach is asking the Yarra Ranges community members to support his special trip to the Northern Territory. In October, Jason De…
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Red Coral Gala Day for the Reds
Healesville Soccer Club hosted 13 games at home last weekend for long-time sponsor Red Coral Seafood’s Gala Day. Healesville Seniors 5-1 Croydon Rangers Healesville kicked…
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A special day reflects what Coldstream FNC is all about
The day kicked off with a strong statement from Coldstream’s Women’s Team, who faced Ferntree Gully away. Despite missing several key players, coach Matt Coghlan…
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Unlucky day for the Yarra Glen footy teams
Yarra Glen travelled to Belgrave in a must win for the senior footy team. With the teams locked in a battle for fourth spot, the…
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Bloods back at home against Emerald
This weekend’s games saw Healesville back at home for the first time since the end of May and looking forward to playing back on their…
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Goals in hat tricks and family
Playing on a bright, crisp winter solstice day, Healesville teams had some auspicious results. Healesville Senior Men 2-2 Gideon’s Warriors First on the ladder played…
Entertainment
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Paddle pups protecting platypus
When you think sniffer dogs, your mind might go straight to airports – searching for narcotics or to disaster zones – searching for survivors under…
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Yarra’s source story revived by past Mountain Views editor
The past editor of the Mountain Views would like to introduce her new book to the Yarra Valley community. Mrs Frances Henke, who worked as…
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Let’s build more libraries for community
Local residents are encouraging community members to build more small libraries. A group of Healesville book lovers pulled together to establish a small shelter at…
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Belgrave in beautiful colours
Belgrave was crowded with thousands of people with different lanterns on hand. Taking place on the Winter Solstice, Saturday 21 June, the Belgrave Lantern Parade…
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Winter in the Valley: frost, fog, icicles and sunrises
With the Yarra Ranges experiencing some incredibly cold mornings already this winter, Jack Frost has certainly been out in force, casting icicles over everything. But…
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Milie paints for MND Victoria
Breaking free of the confines set around her, Milie Woods always knew art was a calling she couldn’t resist, little did she know one day…
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Cutting fall risks for seniors
Every time you take a tumble, remember—it’s just another chance to bounce back. But as we age, bouncing back becomes more than just a metaphor;…
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Values embedded in everything
At Yarra Glen Primary School, we are committed to providing the best educational outcomes for all students, differentiating by focusing on each individual student’s point…
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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 veterans…
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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 a…
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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 fun for…
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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 for…
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Big success of Yarra Ranges Reconciliation Week event
The Yarra Ranges Reconciliation Week – Bridging Now to Next event provided the platform for powerful reconciliation themes to be presented and understood at a…
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‘Class warfare’: blowtorch on softened home gas bans
Homeowners in Victoria will be exempted from replacing broken-down gas heaters and hot water systems with electric models under watered-down rules. Controversial state plans to…
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Yarra Ranges Council advocates for satellite university campuses
A Yarra Ranges Council initiative to establish “satellite university campuses” using existing infrastructure was unanimously supported at the National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA)…
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St Brigid’s students’ voices on air
A community radio station gave an opportunity to local primary school students to share their voices. Six of St Brigid’s Primary School Grade 6 students…
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Healesville Primary School junior students thank the parent community for the special present
Healesville Primary School junior students received a surprise gift when they arrived at school on Monday 23 June. The school installed a new interactive play…
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Disappointment in ESVF
An urgent motion was tabled at the 24 June Yarra Ranges Council meeting to again express disappointment in the Emergency Services Volunteer Fund (ESVF) and…