News
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Key life stages endorsed
Local government support for the vulnerability of ageing at pivotal moments through life has been endorsed in a newly released strategy at the most recent…
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‘Appropriate and suitable’: Council reviews road management plan
The Yarra Ranges Council determined its Road Management Plan (RMP) as being “appropriate and sustainable” after its review at the 28 October council meeting. The…
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Locals groups share in $575,000 of Yarra Ranges Council’s 2026 Annual Grants
Yarra Ranges Council’s 2026 Annual Grants were approved at the Tuesday 28 October council meeting, set to fund arts, heritage, festivals, events and community development…
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Mt Evelyn community show resilience and pride for Street Party
It may have been soggy underfoot for this year’s Mt Evelyn Street Party, but that didn’t dampen people’s spirits as they soaked up all that…
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Lilydale developments creating ‘a ghetto to the Yarra Valley’
With more and more multi-unit developments entering the growth zones of Lilydale, some residents have labelled their beloved town the ‘ghetto to the Yarra Valley’.…
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Christmas joy returns for its fifth year
The Rotary Club of Lilydale is preparing for its fifth year of their Wishing Tree Project, an initiative that brings joy and support to families…
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Act needs a rewrite, local wildlife carer says
A local wildlife rescuer and carer has echoed the calls of key wildlife advocacy organisations, that “it is time for a rewrite” of the legislative…
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Milestone marked for seniors group
The Lilydale Senior Citizens group celebrated an incredible milestone on Wednesday 22 October, marking its 60th birthday Members of the club, local representatives and community…
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Healesville business swept up in worldwide wrongful Meta suspensions
A Healesville business has been caught up in a global trend in Meta accounts being wrongly suspended for breaking community guidelines, despite no feasible offence…
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Sport
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Age? Who cares: Local triathlon star wins silver
Age is no obstacle for 57-year-old Triathlon champion and Yarra Glen local Jeremy Critchett. Coming second in the world in the latest triathlon World Championships…
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Unternahrer’s double milestone
Last weekend Kilsyth Cricket Club’s Women’s First XI, Men’s Fifth XI, U14-5s and the U12-6 team had one-day fixtures, whilst the remainder of the teams…
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Veterans cricket keeps hills players in the game
At 81 years old, The Patch resident Derek Braidner still walks out onto the pitch twice a week to prove age is no barrier when…
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Hartman brothers run rings around local rival
The Mt Evelyn cricketers hit their straps over the weekend with five of the six senior teams taking the W, hopefully kick starting a special…
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Kilsyth’s Beard, Caton and Cook score centuries
In Round 3, Kilsyth Cricket Club’s First, Second, Third and Fourth XI’s as well as the U16-3s and U12-3s, all started two-day matches whilst the…
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Mounters’ sixths gain first win
It was a big day for the Mt Evelyn batters as all six senior teams posted sizable totals. The top five teams started their two-day…
Entertainment
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Magical unicorn paintings at Re’em
The public had its first look at the celestial and symbolic unicorn paintings of Yarra Ranges artist Lynette Orzlowski at the Re’em winery on Sunday…
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Our own successful lit fest
There is an inside joke among local residents that Belgrave is the ‘cultural centre of the universe’. It certainly felt that way over the weekend…
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Arts across the Yarra Ranges
Karralyka The Troubadours – Sounds of the Seventies You’ll enjoy an unforgettable evening sharing the stories and songs of the most beloved musical storytellers of…
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Inaugural Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival just days away
The much-anticipated inaugural Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival will take place on 17 Friday and 18 Saturday. This is your last chance to grab tickets for…
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Experience the best of rural life
Get ready for an exciting showcase of agriculture and rural living as the Wandin Silvan Field Days return for another fantastic year on Friday 17…
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Yarra Valley Open Studios celebrates its return, offering a rare opportunity to meet artists in their creative spaces
The popular annual Yarra Valley Open Studios event is back, inviting visitors to step behind the scenes and connect with the region’s vibrant creative community.…
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Meeting you where you’re at
At some point in our lives, many of us will experience mental health challenges – whether ongoing or in response to major life stressors. Financial…
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Refreshingly different, reassuringly Summerset – coming soon to Chirnside Park
We might be new to your neighbourhood, but as one of New Zealand’s most well-known retirement village operators, we’ve been around for a while. In…
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Lilydale Valley Views: Retirement living with heart
Where the Yarra Valley meets the Dandenong Ranges, Lilydale Valley Views offers more than a place to live, it’s a vibrant community where retirement is…
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Whitlands Engineering: Building legendary firewood machinery since 1993
Rural manufacturing company Whitlands Engineering is celebrating it’s 32nd year of business throughout 2025 – marking also a decade of continuous growth despite the challenges…
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Why retirement looks better at Tudor Village: 10 reasons residents are loving the good life in Lilydale
As spring breathes new life into the property market and buyer interest surges, there’s no better time to consider your next chapter — and for…
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Driving forward together: A new chapter
There’s a fresh energy at Yarra Valley Toyota and Croydon Toyota as we welcome new leadership, exciting new models, and a continued commitment to serving…
More News
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Ambitious Christmas hamper appeal launched by Holy Fools
It’s a tradition that grows every year, as Holy Fools aims to help and support more people during the Christmas period. This year is no…
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Hunters embrace new $1 million hunting hut pilot
A “game-changing” $1 million pilot will establish purpose-built hunting huts across the Yarra Ranges and Victoria in order to boost recreational deer hunting. The initiative…
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Keep your pets safe this fire season
RSPCA Victoria and CFA are calling on Yarra Ranges residents to include pets in their bushfire survival plans, as Victoria faces an increased risk of…
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Local heroes lauded
The 2025 Local Heroes for Westfield Knox have been announced, and three lucky locals have been selected for the annual grant program. Boronia Rotarian Ray…
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Stronger penalties for wildlife crime welcomed
Despite criticism of the State Government’s approach to the Wildlife Act Review, wildlife organisations and advocacy bodies were encouraged by stronger penalties and rescuer support.…
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Wildlife organisations say State Government missed the mark on Act reforms
It’s been five years since the State Government announced the first-ever review of the Wildlife Act 1975. Just this week, the environment minister released his…