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Residents reach new heights of frustration with Puffing Billy Railway
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailConstruction of a new shed by Puffing Billy Railway has reignited tensions between the heritage railway and local residents who say they were not adequately…
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Community-funded sandpit opens at Gembrook Preschool
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailGembrook Preschool celebrated a milestone on Tuesday afternoon, 3 June, with the official opening of Stage One of its outdoor learning area redevelopment, a brand-new…
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Powelltown Football Club veteran Terry Walker plays his 400th game
Upper Yarra Star MailSome view playing sport for a club as something you participate in when you’re young. But for 46-year-old Terry Walker, football has always been a…
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Annual Yarra Ranges Tourism Summit held after a ‘tough year’ for the industry
Upper Yarra Star MailThe Yarra Ranges’ diverse tourism industry came together on Wednesday 4 June for the annual Yarra Ranges Tourism Summit. Despite a ‘tough year’ for the…
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Help end wildlife roadstrike
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailWildlife rescuers are calling upon councils, alongside local MPs, in proposing to implement the following actions to the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), as…
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Future of fundraising event in limbo as funding falls
Mount Evelyn Star MailThe future of a major Yarra Ranges mental health fundraising event hangs in the balance after its biggest private sponsor pulled its funding. She Won’t…
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Police urge snow travellers to plan ahead as Alpine season begins
Mountain Views Star MailPolice are looking forward to this year’s snow season and are issuing a reminder to the community about the importance of planning ahead to ensure…
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Changes to the Martyrs 683 bus timetable
Upper Yarra Star MailThe Martyrs Bus Service announced changes to their 683 route timetable in a Facebook post on 30 May. The changes, which took place on Monday…
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Toolangi CFA targeted by thieves
Mountain Views Star MailThe Toolangi Fire Brigade have shared that they were affected by theft overnight on Sunday 1 June. Someone who has taken fuel and a battery…
Sport
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Top four in women’s football almost set in stone
Upper Yarra Star MailThe top-four in Outer East Division 1 Women’s football is almost set in stone after Belgrave, Pakenham and Woori Yallock were all held goalless by…
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Coldstream women claim big win as men fight on the road
Mountain Views Star MailIt was a weekend of mixed results for Coldstream FNC, with our women’s team claiming a gritty away win, while our men’s sides faced tough…
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A mixed bag for Healesville
Mountain Views Star MailRound eight for Healesville Football Netball Club saw all teams football and netball back on home soil taking on Officer in all games except for…
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Yarra Glen River Pigs pummel Powelltown on the field
Mountain Views Star MailYarra Glen travelled to Powelltown and were greeted with perfect, sunny conditions. The reserves started the day for the footballers with the Under 18s having…
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Lilydale Croquet Club celebrate a successful season
Lilydale Star MailOn Monday 26 May, South East Metro Croquet Competition held their presentation day for the Autumn season. Although it was a cold start to the…
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Winner’s circle for Healesville soccer seniors and juniors
Mountain Views Star MailResounding victories for Healesville’s Senior Men and Women capped off a day of wins. Healesville Senior Men 3-0 Lilydale Eagles: In the VCFA’s match of…
Entertainment
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Warburton is set to welcome a special guest to film festival
Mountain Views Star MailWarburton is gearing up for the annual Warburton Film Festival, with a special guest appearance from a multi-award-winning director and producer. The festival is taking…
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Between sky and peaks
Ranges Trader Star MailWinter will see themes of collaboration, connection and being in place expressed through art for a two-month exhibition at Burrinja Gallery in Upwey. After a…
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Huge success of Hills Act Theatre Company’s first play
Mount Evelyn Star MailHills Act Theatre Company successfully brought down the curtain for its first production. The first production the company put on was Breathless by Deborah Mulhall. …
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Greyhounds gather as one to support FightMND
Mountain Views Star MailThe Greyhound Racing industry is gathering as one and hopes to make a big splash, raising funds for Fight MND. In support of this, Healesville…
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Call for local clubs to tackle road safety
Upper Yarra Star MailThe government is calling on grassroots football and netball clubs to promote road safety in their communities for a share of $700,000 thanks to the…
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Casey MP Aaron Violi appointed as Chief Opposition Whip
Lilydale Star MailCasey MP Aaron Violi has picked up a new role in the Opposition following the federal election. Mr Violi has been appointed the Chief Opposition…
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Frozen cream rolls recalled in Victoria
Mountain Views Star MailChinar Bakers Pty Ltd are conducting a recall of its Frozen Cream Bun 250g and Frozen Eggless Cream Roll 250g products. This is due to…
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Campfire safety urged this long weekend
Mountain Views Star MailAs Victorians head outdoors to enjoy the King’s Birthday long weekend, fire and land authorities are reminding campers and visitors to forests and parks to…
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Low-paid workers receive ‘catch-up’ real wage boost
Mountain Views Star MailMinimum wage earners will take home an extra $32 a week in pay after the industrial umpire handed nearly three million low-paid workers a wage…