The Burrow, by Australian author Melanie Cheng, was shortlisted for the 2025 Stella Prize. The slim novel (only 185 pages) begins with this quote from Franz Kafka’s unfinished short story of the same name, which was published posthumously in 1931: “The most beautiful thing about…
The ECOSS Valley market is on today at the ECOSS farm in Wesburn. It goes from 3.30pm to 6pm taking place at 711 Old Warburton…
A local author has begun a free writing group, which is set to return for its second series on 7 February at the Menzies Creek Hall. The group has relocated…
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 body. That’s why, for the…
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 in Mount Evelyn, attending Mount…
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 in Mount Evelyn, attending Mount…
Next week, three generations of the same family will walk through the gates of Monbulk Primary School together, a rare and special moment for the tight-knit community. Tiffany Owen-Taylor first…
Montrose Township Group have been crowned Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Group of the Year. Bestowed the honour for the council’s Australia Day Civic Awards, the group have been active in…
Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 316738 With Victorian students returning to school this week for Term 1 of 2026, Victoria Police are reminding motorists to slow down and take…
Upper Yarra SES members joined a long line of SES trucks as they trekked to Colac to warn locals of the Carlisle River fires on Monday 26 January. Alongside some…
A large water burst in Yarra Junction may result in some properties losing water access today, 29 January. The burst was reported at 1.19pm and is expected to be resolved…
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 recognised for his tireless commitment…
