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News
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Delayed gratification for borrowers as RBA cuts again
Upper Yarra Star MailBorrowers have received welcome relief from the Reserve Bank of Australia, which has delivered a widely expected interest rate cut. The central bank opted not…
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WHYLD hosting second-hand mini market
Upper Yarra Star MailPick up some lucky finds at the WHYLD community group’s second-hand mini market on Saturday 13 September. The market takes place from 12-3pm at the…
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Webinar to help parents protect children from sexual abuse
Upper Yarra Star MailA free webinar designed to help parents and carers protect children from sexual abuse is being hosted by Body Safety Australia for a free webinar.…
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Teen last seen in Montrose, police seek assistance
Lilydale Star MailPolice are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing teenager Sheanna. The 13-year-old girl was last seen at a residence in Montrose at about…
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Stayin’ Alive By Kevin Jones
Ranges Trader Star MailStayin’ alive, stayin’ alive Ah Ah Ah Ah Stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive Ah Ah Ah Ah STAYIN’ ALIVE! Welcome to the first of some occasional,…
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Call to protect at-risk adults
Mountain Views Star MailState Coroner John Cain has used the case of a 78-year-old woman, who died in Maroondah Hospital in 2020, to highlight the need for an…
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Yarra Ranges sets the scene for new The Dispatcher film
Upper Yarra Star MailScenes of the Yarra Ranges will be shown in new TV series The Dispatcher as the region goes from strength to strength as it delivered…
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Build up to major fundraiser
Mountain Views Star MailLeading up to a major fundraiser in Melbourne in September, Badger Creek CFA is hosting another event to raise money for the main fundraiser. Fire…
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‘Bro in the Know’: Call for Yarra Ranges men fight period poverty
Upper Yarra Star MailMen from the Yarra Ranges have been called upon to join the fight to end period poverty for Share the Dignity’s new Bro in the…
Sport
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Bloods on Bloods at Don Road
Mountain Views Star MailWith the Senior Women heading off to Olinda for their elimination final against Olinda, the first game of the day was Healesville U18’s taking on…
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Yarra Glen footballers and netballers contribute breast cancer research
Mountain Views Star MailYarra Glen hosted its Pink Sports Day on Saturday, joined by Powelltown in Seniors and Reserves footy and netball, with Seville U18’s also being a…
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Disappointing loss, late comeback for Lilydale Eagles
Lilydale Star MailThe Lilydale Eagles welcomed Waverley City to the Nest, marking a top-of-the-table clash for the Reserves and a good chance to bank a win for…
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Coldstream Seniors stay in Division 3 next season
Lilydale Star MailAt the last game of the 2025 Home and Away Season, Coldstream Seniors desperately wanted a win to avoid bottom place on the ladder. Coldstream…
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Wesburn JFC girls showcase in finals round
Upper Yarra Star MailWesburn Junior AFLW had a huge day with three finals games, for the under 15, 13 and 17s. Game number one saw the under 15s…
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Mixed round for the Mustangs but spirits high
Lilydale Star MailIt was a big weekend for the Mooroolbark Mustangs with the great results and some not so great results. The Vets Women kicked off proceedings…
Entertainment
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Young but experienced radio presenter Lara Fox
Upper Yarra Star MailOne of the younger radio presenters at Yarra Valley FM kicked off her radio adventure at the age of 15. Lara Fox is now in…
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Public art for you to peruse in the Outer East
Upper Yarra Star MailThe Outer East is abound with talented artists with plenty of opportunities to admire and enjoy their works, and it also attracts may artist from…
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Untold tales captured in book
Mountain Views Star MailThe untold tales of Yarra Ranges residents, whose histories are rooted in stories of work, play, hardship and love, craft a vision of what the…
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Still Life, In Motion
Ranges Trader Star MailReimagining the traditional life drawing concept, a local artist has meshed classical themes with the world of fashion, performance, and set design. Degas’ Ballet Dancers…
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A fluting affair in the Dandenongs
Ranges Trader Star MailThe Dandenongs art lovers are in for a treat this September, with an exciting flute quartet series set to take place in two beloved, volunteer-run…
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Telling the untold stories of life, hardship and home
Lilydale Star MailThe untold tales of Yarra Ranges residents, whose histories are rooted in stories of work, play, hardship and love, craft a vision of what the…
More News
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State Coroner calls for adult safeguarding framework after 2020 death of 78-year-old woman
Lilydale Star MailState Coroner John Cain has used the case of a 78-year-old woman, who died in Maroondah Hospital in 2020, to highlight the need for an…
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Superb symphony of laser-like sounds at Healesville Sanctuary
Upper Yarra Star MailA master of mimicry, Apollo, the superb Lyrebird at Healesville Sanctuary, is strutting his stuff and performing a symphony of impressive sound effects as part…
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Congratulations on your hard work for students’ growth
Mountain Views Star MailYarra Glen Primary School’s education support team has been awarded the Highly Commended in the 2025 Australian Teacher Aide Team of the Year. The team…
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Community drive to honour Monbulk’s ‘Lady of Letters’
Ranges Trader Star MailA group of pioneering, history-minded locals are rallying to support a statue honoring Jeannie Gunn, a cultural icon of her time. Jeannie Gunn was a…
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Tiny home dreams derailed by council ruling
Upper Yarra Star MailAfter years of legal uncertainty and mounting pressure from the Yarra Ranges Council, Evrim Sen and her partner Benny Redfern have made the painful decision…
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Unite, read, discuss in biggest online book club
Ranges Trader Star MailLocal book lovers get ready to unite in Australia’s biggest digital book club event as Together We Read returns for a fifth year. The OverDrive…