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Free composting and worm farming webinar
The Yarra Ranges Council is hosting a free online workshop to learn all about composting and worm farming. It will take place Wednesday, 20 August…
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Police and CFA to host safe plate event
Belgrave Police, along with Belgrave CFA will be hosting a Safe Plate day on Sunday 31 August, between 11am and 2pm. People can come along…
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Mayor draws line in sand
A resident has stepped forward with another question on tiny homes to the council this week as Mayor Jim Child announced both a stop to…
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More than 80 new services for Gippsland Line
Passengers on the Gippsland Line will soon enjoy more than 80 news weekly on the Gippsland Line as the state government reveals upgrades timetables to…
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Kallista students booked in for fun
As part of Book Week celebrations from Saturday, 16 August to Saturday, 23 August, Star Mail reached out to a couple of local schools to…
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Photographer Suzanne Phoenix finalist for two esteemed awards
Warburton photographer Suzanne Phoenix has been nominated for two highly esteemed photography awards this year for her portrait and music photography. She was one of…
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Students prepare to sparkle in Schools Spectacular
Thousands of students from across the state are gearing up to take to one of Melbourne’s biggest stages as the State Schools Spectacular returns for…
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Yarra Ranges residents most likely leave doors unlocked
A new study from Neighbourhood Watch and RACV revealed Yarra Ranges residents to be among the most likely to leave their doors unlocked. In the…
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Multiple Yarra Ranges schools receive bushfire preparedness funds
Schools in the Yarra Ranges have been selected for new grants to clear vegetation growth and reduce the risk of fire. All Yarra Ranges schools…
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Upper Yarra dam receiving less water than normal
Melbourne Water has revealed the Upper Yarra catchment has received well-below average rainfall this year. Melbourne Water executive general manager, service delivery, Sue Jackman said…
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Search for missing boy Riley
Lilydale Police are looking for information surrounding the missing 14-year-old Riley. He was last seen leaving a residence in Lilydale on 25 July 2025. Riley…
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Archivist ensures Yarra Ranges’ musical history sings for centuries to come
The Dandenong Ranges Music Council (DRMC) will enlist a professional archivist to digitise decades of music and cultural history and protect it from natural disasters.…
