News
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Gardens to get lost in
When it comes to gardens in the Yarra Ranges, visitors are spoiled for choice. From the award-winning to the more hidden gems, the number and…
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Water play for a summer’s day
Water play parks around the Yarra Ranges reopen in time for the beautiful spring sunshine each year. The water play areas in Lilydale, Seville and…
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Markets around the Ranges
On the first Sunday of every month, The Valley Market in Warburton makes its regular visit. It has over 30 stalls making local growers’ produce…
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Tips for saving on back to school costs
Now Christmas is over, families are bracing for the hefty costs that come with outfitting children for the new academic year. From clothing and supplies…
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Preparing kids to go back to school
Parents and guardians across Australia are gearing up for the back-to-school season. Whether it’s the first day of school or the start of a new…
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Staying fire safe during the summer holidays
Many of the places Yarra Ranges locals love to enjoy on their summer holidays are in a heightened fire risk area so before hitting the…
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Harm a worker, face serious concequences
Monbulk MP Daniela De Martino has thanked local retail workers for their hard work and reminded the community to treat customer-facing staff with respect –…
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Mayor looks back over 2025
I hope that this column finds you all ready to take some time to relax over the holiday break. We’ve had a big year as…
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Cartoon: Social media ban
Cartoonist Danny Zemp wonders, “What about the poor and lonely phones?” after the Federal Government’s social media ban for those 16 and under.
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Sport
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Matt Harper and Daniel Caton lead Kilsyth’s bats
Last weekend, Kilsyth Cricket Club’s men’s and junior teams played one-day matches with two half-centuries scored. Matt Harper was in great form for the Third…
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Gibbs captures 5/24, milestones celebrated for father, son
Last weekend, Kilsyth Cricket Club celebrated three senior games milestones. Veteran Stewart Gibb, in a record 48th consecutive season for the Club, played his 550th…
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Mount Evelyn mount up to the challenge
According to Guns and Roses, nothing lasts forever in the cold November rain…except for the rain, it seems. For the second week in a row,…
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Women’s opening stand of 155, Umesh and Goodwin five-wicket hauls
Last Saturday, three of Kilsyth Cricket Club’s men’s senior teams commenced two-day matches, while the Third XI, the U14s and U16s were washed out, and…
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Kilsyth’s Dylan Smith snares 5/16 in T20 knock-out match
Last Tuesday, Kilsyth’s First XI played Norwood in the Wild Card Knock-Out Round of the RDCA T20 Tournament at Mullum Mullum Reserve. Norwood won the…
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Soggy Saturday stops play
After intense rains during the early morning of Saturday, only a select few got to grace the field to play some cricket in the afternoon.…
Entertainment
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The creative scene across the Valley and Ranges
The arts and creative scene across the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges offers something for everyone. And better yet, there are so many free galleries…
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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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Celebrating Christmas in Kilsyth
Some extra Christmas joy arrived at the Kilsyth shops last week (Monday 1 December) when members of the Kilsyth Community Action Group (KCAG) delivered specially…
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Evan helps bag world record
It’s a long way to the top… if you wanna smash a bagpiping world record. A crowd of 374 bagpipers in Melbourne’s Federation Square has…
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Nun-centred bundle of laughs, song and dance
The charming tale of Sister Amnesia and her journey to becoming a country music star will once again grace the stage in Lilydale, as Nunsense…
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Pastel delights for all
A celebration of vibrant colour, the Pastel Society of Victoria, Australia’s (PSVA) exhibition ‘Pastel Artistry’ opened to the public on Saturday 1 November at the…
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All female dental clinic
Valley Dental Family Clinic is an all female clinic based in Lilydale. The clinic is owned by Dr Rupali Prabhu and Dr Sonali Prabhu. Rupali…
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Staying connected at Christmas
With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s time to relax, binge our favourite TV shows and catch up with family and friends. The holiday season…
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Tudor Village residents support Share the Dignity
Christmas is a time for giving, but for many Australians, it’s also a time when the efforts of volunteers make a real difference for those…
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Fernwood Chirnside Park celebrates a milestone year of growth, renovation and national recognition
2025 has been a transformative year for Fernwood Fitness Chirnside Park, marking one of the most exciting chapters in the club’s history. After months of…
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A legacy of excellence and innovation
Nestled in the heart of Lilydale, AG Automotive has been a cornerstone of the community for over three decades. Established in the 1980s, this family-run…
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Doggo dress-ups are back
Get ready, dog lovers—your favourite furry fashion event is returning! Doggo dress-ups are back again this year with the much-loved Pups on Parade and Fashions…
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Best films of 2025
Twin films – when different studios make similar films at around the same time (think Antz and A Bug’s Life, or Deep Impact and Armageddon)…
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Additional charges for Alpine Hotel manager who sexually assaulted 17-year-old
An ex-hotel manager at the Alpine Hotel supplied a teen with alcohol before sexually assaulting her, the County Court has heard. 35-year-old James Stewart pleaded…
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Yarra Ranges residents reminded to not put batteries in bins
An important notice reminding Yarra Ranges residents to not put batteries and other hazardous items in their bins went out on 17 December. On Monday…
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Ham it up with leftovers
A leg of Christmas ham is always a festive treat many families look forward to every year however, there always seems to be leftovers you’re…
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Seven tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales
One sleep after Christmas comes the years ultimate shopping event – the boxing day sales. Often the busiest shopping day in the year, it can…
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Victoria records highest-ever number of cancer diagnoses
New data released today by the Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR) has revealed that in 2024 the state recorded the highest number of new cancer diagnoses…