Mount Evelyn Star Mail
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Gordon Buller awarded for a lifetime’s worth of devotion
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…
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The Ranges’ very own Wildlife Warrior
Yarra 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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Diverting food from landfill wins Pat Natoli Environmental Achiever award
What 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
He’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…
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Donations flow to support fire-affected communities
In the aftermath of a disaster, communities rallying for other communities, most of the time unknown to them, showcases the goodness of humanity. Lilydale’s Meat…
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CFMEU hit with $171,500 penalty for ‘improper’ conduct at Melbourne sites
The Federal Court has ordered the CFMEU and four of its officials to pay $171,500 in penalties following a series of unlawful disruptions at Melbourne…
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Tributes flow for former AFL, Mustang player Phoenix Spicer
Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this story contains images of deceased persons. Local and state AFL clubs are mourning the death…
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Photos that shaped 2025
When flicking through the newspaper or browsing stories online, photos really do make a story what it is. These photos encapsulate joy, community connection, commemoration…
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Local Freemasons donate $55k to Interchange Outer East sibling program
The Freemasons of the Monash Gully District, together with the Freemasons Foundation Victoria, have proudly funded the Interchange Outer East Sibling Program since 2009. The…
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Some important wins and significant losses to round out 2025
After an inconsistent month of weather, all cricketers took the field for the second last weekend of cricket for 2025, with the Mt Evelyn Cricket…
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Pilots reach destination between dawn and dusk
Well, they did it, all 2518 kilometres from inland Victoria to the coast of far north Queensland within the hours of dawn and dusk. Pilots…
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Powerful stories told through art and entertainment
Haul of awards for talented Lilydale theatre cast, crew From costumes to lighting, lead roles and supporting roles, Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company (LATC) won 15…
