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...
Better health services for autism under $42m strategy
People with autism and their parents are being promised a better diagnosis system and health services under a $42.3 million plan.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher,...
A landscape of summer
From the blood red of the sun to a dusting of fog over the Yarra Valley, summer has brought with it all conditions.
Fires...
Persistent chiro rule breaker handed community work
A suspended Croydon-based chiropractor who continued to practise for 16 months has been sentenced to community work after his lawyer said he acted out...
Vale John Anker, a pillar of the Yarra Valley
Nearly 600 mourners gathered to remember a pillar of the Yarra Valley community on Thursday 9 January.
John William Anker, owner of Wandin Park Estate...
Mooroolbark Heights Reserve receives first election pledge
Riddled with a decaying roof, water leakages and inadequate storage and facilities, Mooroolbark’s sporting clubs who call the Heights Reserve home have welcomed an...
Keep an eye out and remove the invasive Ragwort weed
A local landcare group is calling for residents across the Yarra Ranges to take action to prevent the spread of a pesky pasture weed.
Mt...
Fire risk reduced but still above target in Port Phillip region
Victoria’s Bushfire Risk Management Report for 2023-2024 was released in mid-December last year, sharing the efforts that went into fire management for the year...
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Vampires in the musical south
Sinners
Starring Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Hailee Steinfeld
MA15+
4.5/5
Sinners is a stand-out fusion of horror, action and musical helmed by Black Panther and Creed...
