News
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Voices of the Dandenongs, 40 years strong
Local station 3MDR Mountain District Radio has celebrated hitting 40 in a special way this year, with the recent launch of its very own oral…
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Pilates fundraiser exceeds goal for Stable One
A local pilates fundraiser, The Hundred for the Homeless, organised by instructor Vicky Kamakaris, has far exceeded its initial goal of $1000, raising an impressive…
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Royal Children’s Hospital warns of toys on the naughty list this Christmas
Doctors at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) are warning parents to steer clear of e-scooters and toys containing magnets and button batteries for Christmas. While…
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Puffing Billy celebrates 125 years
The Dandenong Ranges’ nationally iconic Puffing Billy Railway has marked 125 years of choo-choo through the hills. Starting as a working line and now a…
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Be enraged but not misguided
People are right to be shocked by the events at Bondi Beach last Sunday evening. They are right to be appalled at the vicious attack…
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Your Library to have modified opening times this Christmas
Your Library has advised the public that all libraries will be operating with modified hours during the Christmas and New Year period. Check out the…
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Councils and Mayors sign statement in solidarity against antisemitism
Yarra Ranges Council, Knox City Council and Maroondah City Council are among many councils who signed a joint statement against antisemitism. The Cities of Glen…
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Thoughts of Yarra Ranges Council with victims of Bondi shooting
Yarra Ranges Council extends its deepest condolences to everyone affected by the horrific events at Bondi Beach on Sunday 14 December. Our thoughts are with…
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EPA urges businesses to secure their site for holiday shutdowns
Closing your business or construction sites closing for the Christmas holiday period? EPA wants you to make sure the site is properly secured. Factories, warehouses,…
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Sport
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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…
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One win for YG team
In midweek pennant, Side 1 played home against Croydon. A couple of late withdrawals from Yarra Glen’s side gave the selectors some headaches, but they…
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Two Tuesday wins for Healesville
Tuesday’s Side 1 played Boronia at home and we knew it was going to be tough as Boronia were in fifth place and Healesville were…
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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…
Entertainment
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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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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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Yarra Junction Dental Surgery welcomes Dr Luke Emery
Dr Stewart Gin is pleased to announce the addition of his good friend Dr Luke Emery to the Yarra Junction Dental Surgery team. Dr Emery…
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Rodeo runs for community
The Yarra Valley Rodeo is gearing up for another action packed year, and this time the excitement comes with an even stronger community focus. Now…
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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 roadwise this festive season
Motorists are being warned to adhere to the road rules or face a costly Christmas, as Operation Roadwise gets underway. The statewide road policing operation,…
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Police appeal for information regarding Narbethong burglaries
Detectives from the Alexandra Crime Investigation Unit are investigating two burglaries that occurred on Telford Road, Narbethong, at approximately 5am on 12 December 2025. Investigators…
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Christmas Party at Badger Creek Hall
The Badger Creek Hall is hosting a Christmas Party on 19 December to celebrate a big year of success. The event takes place at Badger…
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Christmas window winners announced: Spreading festive cheer across the Shire
The Yarra Ranges Council has officially announced the winners of its highly anticipated annual Christmas Window Display Competition, celebrating the incredible creativity and festive spirit…
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Victoria’s Volunteer of the Year
Former Healesville Local and Gunaikurnai Elder Glenys Watts was announced Victorian Volunteer of the Year on 27 November for her volunteer work over the last…
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Eastern Health claim two awards at Victorian Public Healthcare Awards
Two Eastern Health initiatives have been recognised for their efforts in the recent Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. Eastern Health’s Social Work Team won a Victorian…