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Outer East youths charged after aggravated burglary
Police have arrested four people following an aggravated burglary in Wantirna South this morning, 31 January. It’s alleged four offenders entered a Wallace Street property…
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Glen Park backs Silver Sisters with grant
Glen Park Community Centre Inc has received $8975 to support its Silver Sisters program, with funding set to deliver a celebratory, queer-themed event designed to…
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La Trobe celebrates local heroes
Australia Day celebrations in La Trobe shone a spotlight on local community heroes, recognising individuals and organisations who have made a real difference across the…
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Full of family fun
Crowds of people from Wandin and surrounds soaked up the sun at the annual Family Fun Day on Monday 26 January. The Rotary Club of…
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Police urge road safety as students head back to school
With Victorian students returning to school this week for Term 1 of 2026, Victoria Police are reminding motorists to slow down and take extra care…
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Playlunch’s incredible Hottest 100 placement puts Yarra Ranges on the music map
The Yarra Ranges-based seven-piece band Playlunch landed an incredible fourth place in triple j’s Hottest 100, capping off a mega 2025. It was the bogan…
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Nashos encouraged to march to commemorate service
The National Servicemen’s Association of Australia, Victoria Branch, is looking for any person who was called up between the years of 1951 and 1972 to…
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A sequel even better than the first
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Starring Alfie Williams, Ralph Fiennes and Jack O’Connell MA15+ 4.5/5 Directed by Nia DaCosta, 28 Years Later: The Bone…
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Montrose woman caught four times over the legal limit
As part of Operation Amity, police were out at a random breath testing site on Swansea Road when a 55-year-old woman was waved in for…
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Sport
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Cracking cricket at Mt Evelyn
After a week off due to soaring temperatures last weekend, cricketers across the RDCA hit the park in cracking conditions. Cricket was the winner in…
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Unterharer collars three consecutive centuries for Kilsyth
Kilsyth Cricket Club’s senior teams all played one-day matches on the weekend. Playing for the Third XI, Mark Unternahrer scored his third consecutive century, the…
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Bree Walker set to hit the Olympic ice after an incredible World Cup season
Bree Walker has had an incredible run leading into the 2026 Winter Olympics, setting the tone for her bobsleigh campaign in Milan-Cortina. Born and bred…
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Returning King Barrow crashes out in unfortunate finish
The former King returned to reclaim his throne at Kingaroy’s Speedway. Lilydale’s Dylan Barrow, winner of the 2024 Kings Royal, returned to the track to…
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Senior cricket cancelled but juniors play
Kilsyth Cricket Club’s men’s senior matches were cancelled on Saturday due to the exceptionally hot weather. With the forecast temperature predicted to be 39 degrees,…
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Juniors in the spotlight as heat disrupts play
With scorching temperatures predicted on Saturday, many competitions abandoned play for the safety of players and officials. The Ringwood and District Cricket Association was one…
Entertainment
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Free family fun on Australia Day
On Monday 26 January the Rotary Club of Wandin’s Free Family Fun Day will take place at the Wandin North Recreation Reserve. All are welcome…
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Phoenix’s queer Naarm photography exhibition her biggest yet
Warburton-based photographer Suzanne Phoenix’s biggest exhibition yet will showcase 13 years of Melbourne’s queer community at the Midsumma Festival. The Queer Naarm exhibition takes place…
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Aussie rock star drops into Yarra Ranges cafe
Cafe owner and operator from Cafe Have ya Bean in Upwey, Paul had a bit of a surprise in store when a regular work day…
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$7000 to support the second year of the Queer Youth Writers Collective
The Yarra Ranges Queer Youth Writers Collective (QYWC) formed in 2025 and is making a return this year for keen young writers in the LGBTQIA+…
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Powerful stories told through art and entertainment
Haul of awards for talented Lilydale theatre cast, crew From costumes to lighting, lead roles and supporting roles, Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company (LATC) won 15…
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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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Yarra Junction Dental Surgery welcomes Dr Luke Emery
Dr Stewart Gin is pleased to announce the addition of his good friend Dr Luke Emery to the Yarra Junction Dental Surgery team. Dr Emery…
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Experience country racing at its best in Healesville
Just an hour from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne, the Healesville Amateur Horse Racing Club delivers one of regional Victoria’s most enjoyable and family-friendly…
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Connect with free advice and support when you need it most
Accessing mental health support can feel overwhelming, especially during times of stress, anxiety or emotional uncertainty. Knowing where to turn and what options are available…
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Go wild and visit the zoo
On a stunning 12 ha property with sweeping views to Mt Buller and beyond is a very special place where Dr Doolittle dreams of talking…
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Flowery family fun at Blue Lotus Water Garden
With the pressures of Christmas now over, I’m sure many parents are looking for ways to keep the kids entertained over the school holidays. The…
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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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Paramedics respond to at least 20 kids locked in hot cars over heatwave
Ambulance Victoria (AV) responded to a concerning number of kids locked in cars after a weekend of hot weather hit the state. Paramedics responded to…
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Moving for a cause: Pilates instructor honours late father with Pilates 4 Parkinson’s fundraiser
As a pilates instructor, Vicky Kamakaris knows the importance of movement but she’s also seen firsthand the impact of what losing mobility does to the…
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Queensland Fruit Fly infiltrates Yarra Ranges
Multiple detections of the Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) have been reported in the Yarra Ranges this month, with the full extent not known. QFF was…
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Lifeblood of the force give back
It was a morning of giving back for several highway patrol members from the outer east, choosing to donate blood and plasma as part of…
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Manosphere school fears
The concerning rise of misogynistic behaviour among young men has been brought to the fore as school returns in the Yarra Ranges for 2026. It’s…
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Farewelling an old friend
On 16 January, the Lilydale Croquet Club farewelled Alan Jones, a longtime member of the croquet club. Alan loved being outdoors, whether it was paddling…
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13-year-old honoured for environmental leadership
Ferny Creek resident, Coen Pearson has already established himself as a leader in environmental conservation, earning Yarra Ranges Council’s Young Environmental Achiever of the Year…
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Increasing events, outages prompt push to implement temporary disaster roaming
With disasters seeming to become more frequent and severe in Australia, ensuiring our telecommunications are capable of keeping us connected in a crisis is crucial.…
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OAM awarded to Jim Child
O’Shannassy Ward councillor Jim Child received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his unwavering dedication to the Yarra Ranges. Cr Child was…
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Gordon Buller awarded for a lifetime’s worth of devotion
One of the Yarra River’s most determined protectors, Gordon Buller, received the Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award for the Australia Day Civic Awards. Mr Buller was…