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Within a week, adidas and ASICS back out the commercial kangaroo trade
Advocates for kangaroos are celebrating after another two major brands have opted out of using kangaroo skins in the products. adidas chief executive Bjørn Gulden…
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Wear Orange Wednesday celebrated our SES volunteers
State Emergency Services (SES) all around the country celebrated Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW) on 21 May to acknowledge the invaluable and life-saving work done by…
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Local viticulturist is happy to grab an opportunity
A local viticulturist is looking forward to taking a leadership development program in the wine industry. Matt Duggan from Domaine Chandon has been selected for…
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Treasurer delivers budget
The Victorian Government handed down its budget for the 2025-26 financial year on Tuesday 20 May. The budget’s slogan is ‘Focused On What Matters Most’,…
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10th anniversary of Healesville Biggest Morning Tea
The 10th anniversary of the collaboration between Le Pine Funerals Healesville and Tarrawarra CWA marked a great success, with about 50 people turning up. The…
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WOW Day at St Brigid’s Primary School
St Brigid’s Primary School students had fun activities on Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) thanks to the SES Healesville Unit. WOW Day is the national…
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Supreme Court denies appeal to reopen investigation into the 2006 death of Maroondah Hospital patient
A request to reopen a coronial investigation into the death of a Maroondah Hospital patient nearly 20 years ago has been denied by the Supreme…
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Crime Stoppers, Police and TAC urge drivers to ‘Brake the Habit’
Crime Stoppers Victoria and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), with the support of Victoria Police, have launched the Brake the Habit campaign to encourage drivers…
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Cultural burn back to Spadonis Reserve
A cultural burn took place at Spadonis Reserve as part of the Yarra Ranges Council’s Firsticks Program. Cultural burning is a cultural fire practice used…
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Sport
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Forecast: Cold and rainy with epic Hurricanes
Last Saturday’s chilly weather set the scene for tough competitions for the seniors and well-earned victories for junior squads. Healesville U16 Hurricanes 5-0 Knox Force…
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Ladder leader too strong
Round 6 for Healesville Football Netball Club kicked of this week with our Senior Women taking on Belgrave at Don Road Complex under lights on…
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Yarra Glen veterans’ break through for season’s first win
The Yarra Glen Vets team travelled to Officer on Friday night for their second game for the season with both teams looking for their first…
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Healesville hosts Monbulk
With Healesville Senior Women having a bye this week proceedings kicked off a bit later this week with Healesville U18’s taking on Monbulk. With Monbulk…
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Coldstream women undefeated after four rounds
All three Coldstream Football Netball Club teams hit the road over the weekend, facing tough matchups in Round 4. While the men’s teams endured a…
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Three was the Charm for Healesville’s U16s
On Mother’s Day weekend Healesville Soccer Club celebrated some great wins and continued its tradition of team photos featuring mums and players. Healesville U16s 4-2…
Entertainment
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Healesville in festive vibe over Mother’s Day weekend
Mother’s Day weekend in Healesville was filled with a number of activities for families, thanks to the dedication of community-minded volunteers. The inaugural Healesville Festival…
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Finding Nemo presented by Chum Creek Primary School
Chum Creek Primary School students were excited to be on the stage, performing the Finding Nemo play at Healesville High School Performing Arts Centre. On…
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Huge success of Hills Act Theatre Company’s first play
Hills Act Theatre Company successfully brought down the curtain for its first production. The first production the company put on was Breathless by Deborah Mulhall. …
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Free premiere screening for film of Black Saturday bushfires survivors
Although it’s been more than 16 years since the Black Saturday bushfires drove the region to fear, the trauma has remained in the survivors’ daily…
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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 bit…
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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 Teitelbaum.…
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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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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 their…
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Olinda-Ferny Creek win
Football Premier Division Seniors: Emerald 13.11.89 def Officer 6.12.48; Monbulk 8.7.55 def Woori Yallock 7.6.48; Upwey-Tecoma 9.7.61 def Gembrook-Cockatoo 9.6.60; Wandin 18.19.127 def Healesville 5.4.34;…
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Free public transport for kids and seniors as part of Victorian Budget
The Victorian Government has made a pair of public transport announcements ahead of the 2025/26 Victorian Budget. From 1 January 2026, kids under 18 will…
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12 month dry spell sees Yarra Ranges grapple with a horse crisis
RSPCA Victoria reported a surge of 800 horse-related animal cruelty reports as some owners failed to provide enough food amid an unusually dry 12 month…
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Yarra Ranges National Reconciliation Week
The theme of National Reconciliation Week this year is Bridging Now to Next. Yarra Ranges Council also invited First Nations guests to The Memo, Healesville,…
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E-scooters hit veteran and dog nine times
Healeville resident Shane Porter’s dog Moji was hit by an e-scooter again on Tuesday 13 May. Mr Porter said it was the same e-scooter rider…
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Helmeted Honeyeaters Return to Cardinia after 40 Years
PRECEDE: Helmeted Honeyeaters return to Cardinia for the first time since Ash Wednesday bushfires. Gazette journalist Afraa Kori reports it’s a dream come true for…