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Support for First Nations tourism
Upper Yarra Star MailThe Victorian Government has launched a new program to further support First Nation’s businesses in the tourism sector. Tourism, sport and major events acting minister…
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CFA warns of recalled fire prone products
Upper Yarra Star MailThe CFA has issued a warning about recent products which were recalled for posing a fire risk. The CFA issued the warning in a Facebook…
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Vote on upcoming cinema program in Yarra Ranges
Mountain Views Star MailThe Culture Tracks Yarra Ranges Facebook page is encouraging people to vote on the upcoming cinema program, to be screened at the Arts Centre Warburton…
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Get crafty at craftopia
Upper Yarra Star MailKoha Community Cafe is hosting a day full of arts and crafts on Saturday 26 July – the perfect way to spend a winter afternoon.…
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MCIU detectives investigate fatal collision in Wantirna South
Ranges Trader Star MailMajor Collision Investigation Unit detectives continue to investigate a fatal collision in Wantirna South this afternoon. Emergency services were called to reports three people had…
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Celebrate national tree day this July
Upper Yarra Star MailCelebrate National Tree Day this July at one of Yarra Ranges Council’s upcoming planting days. Taking place at various locations around the shire, participants will…
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Another storm leaf finds it’s home
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailOne more striking piece of artwork from a new series of sculptures for the ngurrak barring has recently landed in the Montrose town square. Titled…
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Belgrave Police to brew up community connection with ‘Coffee with a Cop’
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailBelgrave Police are inviting locals to sit down for a chat over coffee as they launch Coffee with a Cop this July an initiative aimed…
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Extra snow to hit Mount Donna Buang this weekend
Upper Yarra Star MailAfter a decent amount of snowfall on Wednesday 9 July and Thursday 10 July, Mount Donna Buang will get a slight sprinkling of snow on…
Sport
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Tate Sadler, the clubhouse champ
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailTwelve-year-old Tate Sadler was awarded Junior Clubperson of the Year at the Knox Council Sport and Leisure Awards on 18 June for his tireless efforts…
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Community rallies behind a mum’s life-saving message
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailWith DonateLife Week just around the corner, a Rowville mum has teamed up with the Upper Ferntree Gully Football Netball Club, where her son Liam…
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Pickleball finds a home in Bayswater
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailThe former futsal centre in Bayswater is coming back to life, this time with a fresh new look and a whole new sport. After years…
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St Brigid’s Primary School basketball players returns to Healesville with brilliant results.
Mountain Views Star MailSt Brigid’s Primary School students recently competed in the Kilsyth After School Basketball, returning to Healesville with brilliant results. The St Brigid’s Basketball Club had…
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Tough day for the Bloods
Mountain Views Star MailThis weekend’s games saw Healesville at home again hosting Mount Evelyn. First up was Healesville’s Senior Women taking on the dominant force that is Mount…
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Unlucky draw with Yea for Yarra Glen senior netballers
Mountain Views Star MailYarra Glen hosted Yea in another must win for the senior footy team. In sunny conditions, Yea had first use of the wind that favoured…
Entertainment
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Where art and nature meet
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailTwo years ago, botanical artist and horticulturist Miffy Gilbert made the move to Sassafras, drawn in by the Dandenong Ranges’ lush greenery and misty gardens.…
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Giant kangaroo comes to Healesville
Mountain Views Star MailOne side of Healesville Walk Shopping Centre’s exterior is now being painted with a giant kangaroo which wishes to bounce through the town. Healesville-based artist…
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EMBC wins the Victoria’s highest honour
Mountain Views Star MailTarraWarra Museum of Art (TWMA) got recognition for its recently opened centre which balances technical needs with layers of built and unbuilt history, demonstrating a…
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Yarra’s source story revived by past Mountain Views editor
Upper Yarra Star MailThe past editor of the Mountain Views would like to introduce her new book to the Yarra Valley community. Mrs Frances Henke, who worked as…
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Paddle pups protecting platypus
Upper Yarra Star MailWhen you think sniffer dogs, your mind might go straight to airports – searching for narcotics or to disaster zones – searching for survivors under…
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Heart and hands: Fiona Carter’s love of the piano hits the small screen
Lilydale Star MailFiona Carter has been playing the piano since the age of five. As a well known and loved performer at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company,…
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Improved farm water calculator now available
Upper Yarra Star MailFarmers in the Yarra Ranges will have an easier time managing their farm water supplies, after Agriculture Victoria’s online farm water calculator was upgraded to…
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Dads Chat back for Term Three
Lilydale Star MailDads Chat is back for Term 3. If you are a dad, grandfather, step-dad or male carer of a child aged 0-8 years, don’t miss…
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Council and animal advocates disappointed as kangaroo harvesting exemption denied
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailThe request for the Yarra Ranges to be exempted from the Victorian Government’s Kangaroo Harvesting Program (KHP) has been denied. The decision had been communicated…
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Yarra Ranges Council’s Draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy released for community feedback
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailYarra Ranges Council has opened a community feedback for the Draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy over the next few weeks. Under the Public Health and Wellbeing…
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Andrew Kwon kicks off a new journey as a radio presenter
Mountain Views Star MailTwo local media organisations started a new partnership to reach wider communities. Star Mail’s Mountain Views reporter Andrew Kwon made a debut on radio at…
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Part of Yarra Junction’s history donated
Upper Yarra Star MailA slice of Yarra Junction’s history was donated to the Upper Yarra Museum by a long time descendant. The donation was a silver tea service…