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Drink drivers detected during Operation Amity
Upper Yarra Star MailMore than 5500 offences were detected by Victoria Police during a four-day statewide road policing operation over the Australia day long weekend. Operation Amity saw…
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Queensland Fruit Fly infiltrates Yarra Ranges
Ranges Trader Star MailThe Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) has been detected in apricots in a residential garden in Yarra Glen, with further suspected larvae sightings in Lilydale. Other…
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Gordon Buller awarded for a lifetime’s worth of devotion
Mount Evelyn Star MailOne 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…
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‘Heart of Gold’ wins OAM
Ranges Trader Star MailKooweerup resident Beverley Anne Edwards has been awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) for her decades-long service to the community of Cardinia. Already a recipient…
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Ranges Aurora
Mountain Views Star MailThe Yarra Ranges was graced with dazzling reds, greens, purples, and blues last week, as the Aurora danced its way across the shire. Coldstream local…
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The Ranges’ very own Wildlife Warrior
Mount Evelyn Star MailYarra Ranges Council’s Citizen of the Year Award goes to wildlife warrior Emma Sullivan. Having run the Wattle Wildlife Shelter in the Dandenong Ranges for…
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OAM for Cr Jim Child
Mountain Views Star MailO’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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Warburton Water World, Bike Park closed due to extreme fire danger rating
Upper Yarra Star MailDue to an extreme fire danger rating on Tuesday 27 January, the Warburton Water World and Warburton Bike Park will be closed for the day.…
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Montrose Township Group takes Community Group of the Year
Ranges Trader Star MailMontrose 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…
Sport
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Another great win for YJ
Upper Yarra Star MailAnother great week to report for Yarra junction Bowling Club. Three pennant games, three wins, and yet another fantastic well-supported Friday night of Barefoot Bowls…
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Healesville lifted in heat
Mountain Views Star MailTuesdays First Side played away at Croydon who were fourth on the ladder and we were languishing at the bottom of the ladder so we…
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Close calls
Upper Yarra Star MailThe weekend pennant competitions continued Saturday with an early start for all games due to the predicted hot weather conditions. The Warburton Bowls Club experienced…
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Triple-header win
Mountain Views Star MailIn the midweek pennant, Side One in Division Two faced the current ladder leaders in Upwey Tecoma at home. As well as being strong on…
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Heartbreak in the heat for the Monbulk bowlers
Ranges Trader Star MailSaturday Pennant round 11 In what was to be the hottest conditions of the season was to also produce the most heartbreaking of days for…
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Victorian Basketball Players Unite for Road Safety
Upper Yarra Star MailThe Allan Labor Government is calling on thousands of Victorian basketballers – from grassroots juniors to elite stars to step up as road safety ambassadors…
Entertainment
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Free family fun on Australia Day
Lilydale Star MailOn 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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The collaborative Cloud Time comes to Healesville
Ranges Trader Star MailYou can feel the space even before you cross its threshold. It is almost like a grandparent’s kitchen, or a meditation circle. The cloud time…
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Aussie rock star drops into Yarra Ranges cafe
Lilydale Star MailCafe 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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Free holiday fun at Healesville Library
Mountain Views Star MailWith a few weeks left of the school holidays still to come, the Healesville Library will be a hub of activity to keep all entertained…
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2025 arts keep community stitched together
Ranges Trader Star MailThe Dandenong Ranges is brimming with artists of just about every kind you can imagine from painters, to photographers, musicians and more. Beyond the bottom…
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Powerful stories told through art and entertainment
Mount Evelyn Star MailHaul of awards for talented Lilydale theatre cast, crew From costumes to lighting, lead roles and supporting roles, Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company (LATC) won 15…
More News
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Push to implement temporary disaster roaming
Mountain Views Star MailWith 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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Former Mount Evelyn local receives OAM
Upper Yarra Star MailFrom volunteering at the Olympics and Commonwealth games, to being on the leadership team of just about every sports club in the Mt Evelyn region,…
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A life guiding others leads to OAM honour for Lionel Parrott
Lilydale Star Mail“It makes you look back on your life, and it’s a recognition that I was doing something worthwhile.” Lionel Parrott, 86, was awarded the Order…
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Community leader recognised
Upper Yarra Star MailA dedicated Hills community volunteer has been recognised for his long-standing commitment to connection, wellbeing and inclusion. Mr Heath Pawley was set to receive the…
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A humbled and surprised George McDonald receives OAM
Lilydale Star MailThe name George McDonald is synonymous with the towns of Mooroolbark and Kilsyth, marking decades of service to his community. So when Mr McDonald was…
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Many lifetimes of achievement recognised in Australia Day Awards
Mountain Views Star MailVolunteers striving to improve the world around them have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Civic Awards, with nominees awarded in a ceremony on…
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Multiple Hillside accidents after alleged drink driving
Ranges Trader Star MailTwo hillside car accidents have seen cars flipped and charges laid on their drivers. Police reported a number of collisions in the outer east and…
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Increasing events, outages prompt push to implement temporary disaster roaming
Upper Yarra Star MailWith 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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Diverting food from landfill wins Pat Natoli Environmental Achiever award
Mount Evelyn Star MailWhat started as a small way of reducing food and flower waste going to landfill evolved into something far beyond Patrick Natoli’s expectations. Co-founder and…
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‘Gentleman Jim’ receives AM in Australia Day Honours
Mount Evelyn Star MailHe’s known for his racing prowess and ability to conquer the mountain seven times in his career, but Jim Richards has now been bestowed with…