News
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Bundled branches collection coming soon
Households in the Yarra Ranges will be able to put out bundled branches for collection in late November, as part of their bushfire season preparation.…
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Public safety bolstered after Lilydale Police receive two defibs
The Lilydale Police have more ways to save lives after receiving two Automated External Defibrillator AEDs. Valued at $4645, the two defibs were sponsored by…
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Richard Higgins the new Mayor of Yarra Ranges, Gareth Ward elected deputy
The Tuesday 11 November Yarra Ranges Council meeting was set aside for a mayoral election, with two new faces in the role of mayor and…
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Mooroolbark man charged for non-fatal shooting
A Mooroolbark man has been charged after a non-fatal shooting in a supermarket car park in Bayswater earlier this month. Detectives from the Armed Crime…
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Reverent remembrance shown at Lilydale
It may have been wet and cold for this year’s Remembrance Day, but that did not deter Lilydale locals from attending the 11am service on…
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Arnold Dix honoured as Victorian Finalist for Australian of the Year
Monbulk lawyer, engineer, scientist, and author, Professor Arnold Dix, was named a Victorian Finalist for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards at a ceremony…
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Mooroolbark Men’s Shed’s busy market period ahead
The Mooroolbark Men’s Shed is busy prepping and preparing for a busy period of selling, with its second major market day just around the corner.…
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Community concerns arise regarding proposed Montrose Quarry expansion
Montrose residents are expressing concern about the potential expansion proposed by Boral Resources (Boral) at the Montrose quarry. The site, located in a mixed industrial…
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‘Historic’ native title claim lodged by Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people
Most of Melbourne and the surrounding regions would be designated as native title under a claim filed by the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people in the Federal…
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Sport
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Serena Gibbs wins inaugural Remembrance Day medal
Last weekend was the RDCA’s Remembrance Round but unfortunately, all Saturday’s junior and senior men’s matches were cancelled due to the wet weather and state…
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Cracking Chloe stuns state shooting competition
A young Yarra Valley shooter has shown off her skills to the rest of the state at the recent 2025 Victorian State Trap Carnival in…
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Solomons stars with a blistering run rate
Last Wednesday, Kilsyth First XI played against Bayswater Park in the Round 2 RDCA T20 match at Alan Smith Oval, Pinks Reserve. It was the…
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Rain dampens play but not spirit
Despite the horrid weather on Saturday, and the subsequent cancellation of play, the Ringwood and District Cricket Association community took the opportunity to observe our…
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A day of spring croquet
It was a wonderful day for some spring croquet on Thursday 30 October, as regular players took to the greens at Lilydale Croquet Club in…
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Kilsyth’s Jack Childs whacks 101 not out for First XI
Last weekend Kilsyth Cricket Club’s top four men’s teams, together with the Under 16s and Under 12-3s, played one-day matches. The remainder of the teams…
Entertainment
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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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Woorilla poetry event approaches…
A beloved community literary event with international acclaim is fast approaching in Emerald. The Emerald Hub will host the annual Woorilla Poetry Prize once more…
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She Shapes History comes to the Yarra Ranges
A little online storytelling can go a long way, and locals may have noticed the stories and scenery of some amazing figures from Yarra Ranges’…
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Halloween fun in the Ranges
Halloween hotspots across the outer east braced themselves on Friday as trick or treaters gathered to hit the streets for 2025. Upper Ferntree Gully is…
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What’s on in the entertainment world
Burrinja Theatre Tex Perkins & Matt Walker Two of Australia’s most revered musicians unite for a raw, powerful live show, blending new material, timeless covers,…
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All Aussie music platform launches
A Yarra Ranges local has taken on a mammoth task and is out to even the playing field for Australian talent, launching an all Australian…
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Spring into better hearing
Spring has officially bloomed here in Melbourne — and there’s no better time to give your hearing aids a little spring clean! Regular cleaning and…
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Reasons to live your retirement at Tudor Village
With the Spring property market showing greatly increased buyer interest, now is the perfect time to be planning your journey to retirement living. Tudor Village…
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Remembering Bill Gilbee
Formed in 1919, the Lilydale RSL Sub-branch is the oldest continuous club for ex-service people in this district. Over the years they have been proud…
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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…
More News
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Appreciate the beauty of porcelain painting at Mont De Lancey
An artistic array of painted porcelain and fine china is on display at the Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead this November. With works from the…
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Healthcare bodies to merge pending minister approval
The boards of Alexandra District Health and Eastern Health are working together to explore how they can strengthen healthcare for their communities and connect care…
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Expressions of interest open to revive Gruyere Primary School
Consultation is ongoing within the Gruyere community to see the town’s local school up and running again. The Department of Education held drop-in sessions for…
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Damage worsens at The White Dog Hotel
The facade of the White Dog Hotel in Lilydale is continuing to fall apart, with more damage visible to the front of the building since…
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Boots on the ground
As summer approaches, the thud of heavy duty boots and the whir of high powered machinery echoes throughout Dixon’s Creek. It’s the second week of…
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Yarra Ranges Christmas Window competition open for entries
Businesses across the Yarra Ranges are being urged to get into the Christmas spirit by decorating their storefronts, as part of Council’s annual Christmas Window…