MOUNT EVELYN

Another success for Yarra Valley Rodeo

Yarra Valley Racing in Yarra Glen was once again crowded with people who came to enjoy the 2025 Yarra Valley Rodeo.  The gate was open...

Changing Places opens in Kilsyth

Yarra Ranges Council has opened a new Changing Places accessible toilet and change room facility at Pink Reserve Sporting Stadium in Kilsyth. This...

Hard rubbish: find your collection date

Every residential property in Yarra Ranges has one annual hard rubbish collection. Hard rubbish collection dates vary from property to property. Items for hard rubbish...

Mt Evelyn cricketers continue push for finals

With the New Years break fast disappearing in the rearview mirror, attention for the cricketers at Mt Evelyn now turn to the run home...

Kilsyth women win over top team and tight win for Third XI

Kilsyth’s senior teams won three and lost three matches on the weekend with some close finishes. The Second XI lost off the third last...

Melbourne heavyweight champion looking forward to winning bigger belt

The Melbourne heavyweight champion is tying to collect one more silver belt in March. Coldstream Boxing Club coach Hayden ‘H-Bomb’ Wright, the heavyweight champion...

Nominations open for 2024 Victorian Sport Awards

Presented by the Victorian Government and Vicsport, nominations opened on Wednesday 15 January for the Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs) which acknowledges the full spectrum...

Unternahrer snares 6/23 for Kilsyth’s thirds, Galea garners 66 not out

It was a weekend of mixed results for Kilsyth Cricket Club in the first round after the Christmas break, resulting in three wins, two...

Mounters make four wins in season return

Temperatures rose for the return of cricket after the Christmas break, and the cricketers from Mt Evelyn were looking to begin the new year...

Young Yarra Junction violinist taking her place among the best in orchestra

A 15-year-old violinist from Yarra Junction is making waves in the music world, becoming one of the youngest, if not the youngest, violinist to...

An outdoor exhibition arrives in Yering

Art has been sprucing up some of Victoria’s most loved piers throughout summer for the last four years in a public art display taking...

Three… essential actions to foster a culture of inclusivity

Learn About Different Cultures: Take time to learn about and appreciate different cultures, traditions, and histories. This can be done by reading books, watching...

Under a summer sun: music fest heads to Valley to support young people

There’s nothing quite like seeing iconic Australian music artists perform under an open sky in summer especially when it’s for a good cause. Summer...

Projectionist’s stories of beloved cinema

Brian Luscombe is more familiar with The Memo in Healesville than most people. A projectionist at the Memorial Hall for decades, Brian ran countless movie...

From stage to gallery, art and entertainment shined in 2024

Entertainment, from play and art to exhibition, was one of the important topics in the local community in 2024. Here are five of the best...

National Autism Strategy and associated Action Plan, great start to help autistic community

The federal government has released the National Autism Strategy and an associated Action Plan for the first time at the commonwealth level. The strategy and...

Inland, beach water safety reminder mounts after January rescues, drownings

Victoria’s summer has been blessed with a string of warm weather days encouraging beach and river attendance but with that comes an increased risk...

A ‘Walk and Talk’ to end commercial kangaroo killing

Woori Yallock resident and former President of the Australian Wildlife Protection Council Peter Preuss is passionate about protecting kangaroos in the Yarra Ranges and...

Wandin floristry apprentice Elisabeth Boer set to compete in World Skills Nationals

A floristry apprentice from the Upper Yarra is set to showcase her skills against the other best apprentices in the country in 2025. Elisabeth Boer,...

Jess Ness announced as independent Deakin candidate

The independent movement has expanded further east with a Voices of candidate endorsement announced for Deakin ahead of the Federal election. Jess Ness officially...

Soaking up summer’s sun and making a splash

Belgrave Outdoor Pool was the place to be on Tuesday 14 January as people from all over the Yarra Ranges travelled to enjoy the...

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Mt Evelyn cricketers continue push for finals

With the New Years break fast disappearing in the rearview mirror, attention for the cricketers at Mt Evelyn now turn to the run home...