News
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Strawberry Moon shows off its beauty
The June full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, was captured in Emerald by a local photographer, Tracy Dasler, at 7.02pm on Wednesday 11 June.
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Services Australia’s Mobile Service Centre coming to Yarra Valley
Services Australia’s mobile service centre will visit the Yarra Valley to offer locals easy access to government services. The staff will help locals with payments…
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Working together To help the platypus thrive
The federal and state governments are investing in game changing environmental projects that will restore critical habitat for our beloved platypus and threatened frogs and…
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Dandenongs group calls for fix to underlying energy costs
While a modest electricity price rise raised concerns across Victoria, a community group in the Dandenongs said the real issue was being overlooked – what’s…
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Sharing brings another sharing
The story of the Healesville Primary School’s food drive for a local charity and welfare organisation reached the other side of the outer east and…
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Melba Highway trouble spot speed reduction remains in place until the end of the investigation
The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) has worked with Victoria Police to temporarily reduce the speed limit along a section of the Melba Highway…
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History of local golf club to be published in book
A local golf club will showcase over 100 years of its history in November. Eastern Golf Club was formed in 1909 as Middleborough Golf Club,…
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Healesville Toy Library reopens with community support
After months of preparation and community effort, the Healesville Toy Library officially reopened its doors, bringing joy to local families and children once again. Toy…
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Victorians stand together against elder abuse
Eastern Community Legal Centre is listed as one of the networks leading local efforts to raise awareness and stop elder abuse before it starts, helping…
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Australian team succeeds in avenging last year’s defeat
The Australian team won the second annual International Hickory Golf Test Match against Australia’s traditional sporting rival, England, reversing the result of the inaugural match…
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Bold Burras deal the Lions their first loss of the season
It was a weekend of shock for Pakenham as the Lions lost their first game of the season against a strong Warburton Millgrove side in…
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Blockbuster round delivers
Round eight of the Outer East Premier Division had absolutely everything on Saturday 31 May ahead of the mid-season break for King’s Birthday. Thriller games,…
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Top four in women’s football almost set in stone
The top-four in Outer East Division 1 Women’s football is almost set in stone after Belgrave, Pakenham and Woori Yallock were all held goalless by…
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Coldstream women claim big win as men fight on the road
It was a weekend of mixed results for Coldstream FNC, with our women’s team claiming a gritty away win, while our men’s sides faced tough…
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A mixed bag for Healesville
Round eight for Healesville Football Netball Club saw all teams football and netball back on home soil taking on Officer in all games except for…
Entertainment
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Honour strikes a sweet note
A Coldstream resident has been bestowed with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division this King’s Birthday. Kenneth Bruce Rowland…
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Warburton is set to welcome a special guest to film festival
Warburton is gearing up for the annual Warburton Film Festival, with a special guest appearance from a multi-award-winning director and producer. The festival is taking…
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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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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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Honouring Aboriginal vets
Badger Creek Primary School (BCPS) hosted a moving Aboriginal Remembrance Service on Friday, 6 June, as part of a commitment to honour the service and…
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Volunteers want expo back
Community spirit was on full display recently as locals gathered for a vibrant volunteer event for 2025. Sunday 1 June, saw the Yarra Ranges Volunteer…
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Call for grassroots sports clubs to tackle road safety issue
The government is calling on grassroots football and netball clubs to promote road safety in their communities for a share of $700,000 thanks to the…
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Rain to ease fire risk
CFAs in the Yarra Ranges have reminded people to stay vigilant after the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for winter has forecasted increased bushfire risk for…
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Local teacher tackles statewide study
A Yarra Ranges researcher is seeking secondary school teachers to help her collect data on the lived, day-to-day experiences of teachers all over Victoria. Taking…
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Landmark find as Leadbeater’s Possum discovered in New South Wales
A landmark discovery has led to further faith for the future of the Leadbeater’s Possum. Believed to only remain in Victorian forests, footage from wildlife…