News
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Yarra Valley locals challenged to save time and water with four minute shower
With Melbourne’s water storages down more than 17 per cent over the past year, Yarra Valley Water has launched a new campaign targeting the home’s…
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Yarra Ranges releases draft 10-year financial plan
Yarra Ranges Council has made a big move to secure the region’s financial future by releasing its draft Long-Term Financial Plan (2025-2035). The draft plan,…
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Lilydale and surrounds minor works: What the Yarra Ranges Council has been up to in September
When we, hard working residents of the Yarra Ranges, pay our rates to the council, we sometimes might think: ‘Where exactly does my money go?’…
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Tiger Eye art show supports Mount Evelyn CFA, with all proceeds donated
After such a successful fundraiser in 2023, the Tiger Eye Art Group has again donated dozens of works to raise much-needed funds for the Mount…
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Police to flood Yarra Ranges roads, targeting motorcyclists and risky behaviour
Spring and summer present greater opportunities for motorcyclists to get out on the roads, but it also leaves them more vulnerable to collisions. For the…
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Students lend a hand to refresh Lilydale’s Christmas decorations
Lilydale’s Christmas decorations have had a refresh this year, with the expert help of students at Lilydale Heights College (LHC) and some donations from Bunnings.…
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Council approves $10 million emergency fund for natural disasters
An emergency fund of $10 million can now be activated by the Yarra Ranges Council during natural disasters as the region grapples with increasingly severe…
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Melba Highway Dixons Creek landslip under repair, speed limit reducing between Coldstream and Yarra Glen
Works begun on two landslips on a 130m section of the Melba Highway in Dixons Creek, approximately 3km south of the Healesville-Kinglake Road intersection on…
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First Yarra Ranges Paths and Trails Plan approved
The Yarra Ranges is renowned for its scenic routes and well-trodden walkways, and a new plan is in place to manage them going forward following…
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Sport
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Mustangs appoint David Gallagher to lead the senior men’s
Mooroolbark Football Club is thrilled to announce David Gallagher as the new senior men’s coach, ushering in an exciting new chapter for the Mustangs. With…
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Little athletes leap ahead with $4500 grant
Yarra Ranges Athletics is jumping into the new season with a $4500 grant from Coles to support little athletes and community volunteers. The club was…
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Baldry takes hat-trick for women, Gommers steers Fourth’s to victory
It was a round of mixed results for Kilsyth Cricket Club on the weekend, with victories being recorded by the men’s First and Fourth XI’s…
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Foundational partnership sets up Mounters’ Second XI for victory
After a tough first week of action, the cricketers of Mt Evelyn were looking to atone with a few more wins in week two. The…
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Solomons tops a ton, Katoa hits 87 for women
The 2025/26 cricket season got underway last weekend and one of the highlights from Kilsyth Cricket Club’s perspective was the brilliant century scored by Captain…
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Mounters kick off season in fine fashion
Six months is a long wait to return to the field, so it was with much anticipation that cricket would return to the field last…
Entertainment
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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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Prepare for on stage delight
The 1812 Theatre Speaking in Tongues Nine lives weave together on ways known and unknown in Andrew Bovell’s piercing drama Speaking in Tongues. Leon is…
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Walks that ‘light up’ over summer
As the year winds away and the sun peeks out a little more each day, exploring across the Yarra Ranges can be a lot of…
In Business – Sponsored
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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…
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A reputation of reliability now in Ringwood
B.W. Machinery is proud to confirm our participation in the Wandin Silvan Field Days 2026, one of Victoria’s most iconic agricultural and horticultural events. This…
More News
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Yarra Ranges Council endorses 2024/25 Annual Report
Yarra Ranges Council’s Annual Report for 2024/25 has been released, following a brief discussion and endorsement at the Tuesday 14 October council meeting. The report…
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Making the transition to retirement easier
Transitioning from work into retirement may come with challenges of adjusting to a lack of routine or finding purpose. It’s a big change in daily…
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Next-gen electric delivery vehicles rollout to Posties in the east
Australia Post is ramping up its national fleet modernisation with the rollout of 500 new electric delivery vehicles, reinforcing its commitment to safer, more sustainable…
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Casey MP Aaron Violi appointed Shadow Assistant Minister for Communications
Casey MP Aaron Violi has been promoted to the Liberal Party’s shadow ministry as Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley reshuffled her front bench. Mr…
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Endless devotion after 70 years married
After a lifetime of devotion to each other and decades separating their newly married selves from their ageing bodies and minds, one thing remains evident…
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New Mental Health Local opens its doors in Yarra Ranges
It is now easier for Victorians to get free, community-based mental health care, with the official opening of the permanent Mental Health and Wellbeing Local…