News
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Make healthy choices this New Year
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is urging the community to make healthy and safe choices when celebrating during the New Year period. ADF chief…
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Sticking to New Year’s resolutions
New Year’s is a time of celebration and welcoming a fresh start but it’s also the time where those seemingly unattainable resolutions are made. What…
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Can you cure a hangover?
After seeing in the New Year you are probably going to be feeling a little bit under the weather. For a lot of people, nursing…
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Stay safe in summer – tips from the CFA
The holiday period is often a time for family celebrations and holidays — whether that means camping by the river, travelling interstate, or exploring the…
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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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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…
In Business – Sponsored
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Challenge meets charm
Nestled on the doorstep of Victoria’s world-renowned Yarra Ranges, Gardiners Run Golf Course offers a distinctive blend of natural beauty, intelligent design, and modern facilities,…
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Reconnect with nature, stay, explore
Enjoy some tranquillity, and perhaps meet new people along the way. Lilydale Pine Hill Caravan Park offers a range of amenities and activities, making for…
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Soar to new heights
Take your family on an unforgettable adventure aboard the Arthurs Seat Eagle, a thrilling gondola ride that soars high above the stunning Mornington Peninsula. Whether…
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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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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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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…