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05/06/2025

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Olympians descend on Yarra Valley

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 527441 Thursday 8 January marked the commencement of a four-day frenzy at the Melbourne Gun Club in Yering. From…

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Illegal e-motorbike to blame for night time blaze in Warburton

An illegally modified e-motorbike battery ignited a fire in Warburton on 8 January, sending local CFA crews into a scramble to prevent a major bushfire. CFA units were paged at…
Warburton Bowls Club support CFA brigades amid fires

The Warburton Bowls Club Annual Tradge Woods Triples Tournament to be held last Saturday was unfortunately cancelled due to the recent Total Fire Ban and extreme weather conditions our local…
Time to explore some Mekong magic

If it is time for that holiday of a lifetime, a retirement trip with a chance to see and visit exotic countries and cultures then it’s time to explore Viking’s…
Smith steers Mounters’ Seconds to victory

Cricket returned after its summer siesta over the Christmas period on Saturday, and Mt Evelyn’s cricketers braced themselves for the big run into finals with just over a month to…
Sanders holds firm after time penalty

Motocross maestro Daniel “Chucky” Sanders remains on top position after stage seven in the 2026 Dakar Rally, despite suffering a speeding penalty. The Three Bridges local sped off to a…

Lilydale relief centre pivots to information only after weekend

Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 527854 Yarra Ranges Council has advised the community that the Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) opened at the Lilydale Highschool basketball stadium is now closed.…
Tayla McMillan completes childroom dream of being drafted to Carlton

Wantirna South superstar Tayla McMillan, raised in Boronia, is another AFLW draftee from the Outer East hoping to leave a mark on the competition in 2026 and beyond. McMillan, taken…
Streamline or avoid scrutiny: fire management strategic assessment underway

Victoria’s Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking federal approval for its forest fire management works, with a strategic assessment underway. An agreement for the assessment was…
Ambulance Victoria downgrades statewide Red Escalation as conditions ease

Ambulance Victoria has downgraded the statewide Red Escalation to an Orange level for the active bushfires from 7pm on Saturday 10 January 2026, following improved conditions across much of the…
A simple New Year’s resolution that could save your life

Dear editor, Many of us make a promise or two at this time of year to do more for our health. But there’s one subject many skip when planning their…