Twenty-five years ago, the community of Ferny Creek turned unimaginable loss into action. It was January 1997 when a deliberately lit bushfire tore up the hill, ignited in The Basin and driven with terrifying speed by hot, gusty winds. Within just eight minutes, flames raced…
A teenage girl who fell over 150 metres from Seven Acre Rock in Gembrook was rescued by helicopter on Monday 18 January. The girl was…
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 award. The 13 year-old has…
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre The Games Afoot Or Homes for the Holidays us a farce murder mystery. A “Who Dunnit” set in 1936 where the famous Broadway star William Gillette invites…
With the horticulture industry a crucial component of the Yarra Valley’s economy, having hands on deck in the fields, orchards and vineyards is critical and labour hire often provides However,…
As we lean into the heat of summer with the dread that it brings in places prone to fires and health risks to the vulnerable, it’s also that time of…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 390909 The Warburton Bowls Club made the best of a bad situation when quick improvisation saw a tub full of food donated to the…
The Yarra Valley is no stranger to conspiracy theories, and the causes of major disasters are no exception. A particularly prominent rumour that has garnered thousands of interactions on Facebook…
Applications for the Upper Yarra Community Enterprise’s (UYCE) scholarship program close at midnight 31 January. Made possible through the Community Bank Warburton-Yarra Junction, the scholarship invests in young people and…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 531737 A colourful mural popped up on the walls of Wandin’s Marigold Way, showcasing the beautiful native wildlife of the Yarra Ranges while minimising…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 531070 While the Healesville CFA has been out battling for the community, locals have been rallying at home to support their beloved brigade. A…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 531455 St Brigid’s Primary School staff and students have arrived back with a smile in the first week of the 2026 school year. From…
