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News
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SES crews wrestle with windy conditions
Upper Yarra Star MailA spur of windy weather saw the Upper Yarra SES take on 16 callouts on 15 September. With trees toppled atop car ports and roads,…
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Tecoma Market rests in 2025
Ranges Trader Star MailOrganisers of the beloved Tecoma Twilight Ethical Market have announced the event will not run in 2025, the decision comes after careful reflection by the…
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What to do when you see stray livestock
Ranges Trader Star MailIf you see livestock wandering in the Yarra Ranges, call Victoria Police on 000 if there’s an immediate safety or road hazard, or contact Yarra…
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Four decades of Seville Community House
Upper Yarra Star MailThe Seville Community House celebrated four decades of connection, collaboration and creativity on 18 September. Over 50 people gathered at the Killara Estate for the…
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Ferntree Gully welcomes probus for retirees
Ranges Trader Star MailWith more than 1400 Probus Clubs across Australia offering retirees a chance to stay socially active and connected, Ferntree Gully has officially joined the fold…
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RSL receives lifeline with heart
Ranges Trader Star MailA massive and heartfelt lifeline for a local RSL has been donated in an earnest gesture that will pave the way to vital work for…
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30 years of care and compassion
Ranges Trader Star MailA Ferntree Gully resident is marking a remarkable milestone, during this year’s Foster Care Week, Sunday 14 to Saturday 20 September. Over three decades, Deanne…
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School holiday activities in Yarra Ranges
Ranges Trader Star MailEnjoy a range of school holiday activities provided by Yarra Ranges Council and community providers for children aged 0 to 14 years. From story time…
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Grass fire spreading near Dalry Road
Upper Yarra Star MailA small grass and scrub fire is currently spreading near 355 Dalry Road, Launching Place. Two vehicles are responding to the fire at the time…
Sport
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Coldstream Junior Football Club is about to bounce back to give more opportunities to local children
Mountain Views Star MailAfter a challenging season, the Coldstream Junior Football Club has begun preparing for the next season. The junior sporting club, with over 130 years of…
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Coldstream Junior Football Club is about to bounce back giving more opportunities to local children
Mount Evelyn Star MailAfter a challenging season, the Coldstream Junior Football Club has begun preparing for the next season. The junior sporting club, with over 130 years of…
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Woori Yallock Senior coach Brendan Donovan departs
Upper Yarra Star MailWoori Yallock Football Netball Club is farewelling Senior’s Men’s Football coach Brendan ‘Ginko’ Donovan after two years at the helm. In his second stint in…
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One more championship belt to inspire young children
Mount Evelyn Star MailThe Melbourne Heavyweight Champion came back to the boxing ring in front of huge crowds to gain another championship belt. Coldstream Boxing Club coach Hayden…
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Local talent recognised
Lilydale Star MailHealesville Junior Football Club product Brylee Anderson was selected as one of the 2025 AFL Life Members Education Assistance Award winners. Brylee became the winner…
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Anderson recognised by AFL life members
Mount Evelyn Star MailHealesville Junior Football Club product Brylee Anderson was selected as one of the 2025 AFL Life Members Education Assistance Award winners. Brylee became the winner…
Entertainment
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Young talents step into the spotlight
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailWith the hills bathed in spring sunshine, the sounds of over 40 musical acts echoed across Ferny Creek Recreation Reserve on Sunday, 14 September, as…
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Realistic view of endangered wildlife both near and far
Lilydale Star MailDenise Smith’s love of animals has always been there and it was that love that led her down an artistic path. As a self-taught artist,…
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Emerald hosts harmony concert
Ranges Trader Star MailThe Hills Hub in Emerald will come alive with songs of harmony on Sunday, 21 September, as local choirs unite for a free community concert…
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Private works, public tribute
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailFor most of his life, Emerald artist, Stewart MacInnes quietly created in the background with painting, sculpting, drawing and writing poetry not for fame, but…
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Wilde’s witty work a must see at Lilydale Theatre
Upper Yarra Star MailWith a witty script that is undeniably and wonderfully Oscar Wilde, the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company takes on his highly regarded The Importance of Being…
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Shall we Sing for Unity together?
Mountain Views Star MailYarra Valley community members are invited to a free event to sing songs for peace, unity, community and equality. Catherine Nolan is organising an event…
More News
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Emerald residents demand feeding signs
Ranges Trader Star MailSome residents in Emerald have reached out to Star Mail, raising their frustration over the lack of signage warning against feeding cockatoos in the area,…
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Crucial population of local plant under threat from firefighting fuel break
Mountain Views Star MailA precariously populated plant which calls parts of the Yarra Valley home continues to face threats to its existence, and the Kinglake Friends of the…
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Benefits of UpCycles shown at ECOSS and council collaboration
Upper Yarra Star MailA bike upcycling workshop demonstrated the value of sustainability and the beautiful social connections which can come with it on 17 September. The UpCycles workshop…
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CFA urges Victoria to Get Fire Ready
Mount Evelyn Star MailCFA is urging Victorians to Get Fire Ready with more than 500 brigades across the state hosting an event this October to help communities prepare…
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Year’s worth of support to continue for Wandin Food Distribution Program
Upper Yarra Star MailThe Wandin Food Distribution Program celebrated a year’s worth of support from the Community Bank Wandin-Seville. Over $12,500 of fresh food has been paid for…
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Enjoy the outdoors safely these school holidays
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailThe spring school holidays are the perfect time to get back into the great outdoors, and Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging community members to plan…