News
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Monbulk Kids rock on
A special broadcast hit the airwaves last week in the Yarra Ranges, celebrating incredible young talent ahead of the Hilltop festival on Sunday 15 September.…
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Melba Highway road closure
The Melba Highway will be blocked off between Yarra Glen and Coldstream on Thursday 11 September between 10.30am and approximately 11.30am. Motorists are advised to…
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From refugee to supporter
Last week, Star Mail reported Yarra Ranges Council had refused the Healesville Rural Australians for Refugees’ (RAR) invitation to join other local governments for the…
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Foster care family recognised for 20 years
A Knox family were acknowledged for years of work as foster carers last week in a special ceremony attended by Member for Aston, MP Mary…
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Full throttle support for track
Motorcycling bodies across Victoria have thrown their support behind the Sanders Apple Farm as it takes the fight to continue holding motorcycle events to the…
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Call for ‘soft menu’ options in local cafes
Kallista resident, Joanne Ross is calling on cafes and restaurants across the Hills and Dandenongs to introduce a dedicated ‘soft menu’ option for people with…
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New solar battery to support Emerald locals in blackouts
Emerald’s Gem Community Arts Centre is set to become a crucial lifeline for locals during power outages, thanks to a $50,000 grant from AusNet. The…
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Kangaroo shooting in Dixons Creek shocks community
A grim act of wildlife cruelty has shocked local wildlife carers and residents in the Yarra Ranges. In Dixons Creek, a kangaroo was the subject…
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Lilydale business builds innovative disinfection unit for trolleys, baskets
A metal works company in Lilydale has partnered with one of Australia’s leading experts in germicidal ultraviolet disinfection technology to create a simple solution to…
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From a refugee to refugee supporter
Last week, Star Mail reported Yarra Ranges Council had refused the Healesville Rural Australians for Refugees’ (RAR) invitation to join other local governments for the…
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Two tragedies, one day
Two drivers lost their lives on Wednesday 3 September in what was a devastating day for the Yarra Ranges. In Sherbrooke at around 7.30am, emergency…
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Home care help boosted
Some respite for older Australians is incoming as the Australian Government works towards a new Support at Home program for older Australians, with 20,000 home…
