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Fatal police shooting in Yarra Junction
Upper Yarra Star MailPolice have shot and killed a man in Yarra Junction at around 5.30pm, 30 July. Police attended an address on Warburton Highway after reports were…
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Car theft warning for parklands and walking tracks
Upper Yarra Star MailA rise in vehicle break ins around parklands and walking tracks in the Yarra Ranges has prompted calls for drivers to tighten up their security…
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Millwarra Community Building hosting free meals tonight
Upper Yarra Star MailThose who are looking for a night off cooking tonight, 30 July, can visit the Millwarra Community Building for a free meal. It starts at…
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Bike found in Ferntree Gully
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailA blue ‘Giant’ mountain bike was handed into the Boronia Police in early June. The bicycle was handed in on 6 June after being found…
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Free virtual women’s health clinic launches
Lilydale Star MailA virtual women’s health clinic, led by community health organisation Each, has officially launched in Victoria, the first state-wide initiative of its kind. Announced in…
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100th day milestone at Yarra Glen Primary School
Mountain Views Star MailYarra Glen Primary School preps celebrated their 100th day of school on Wednesday 30 July. Unlike last time when Start Mail visited school on their…
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2026 Community Calendar Comp entry deadline extended
Upper Yarra Star MailEntries for the 2026 Community Calendar Comp have been extended to 5pm, Wednesday 13 August. The winning entries will have their pictures featured on the…
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Seville CFA undertake special night time training
Upper Yarra Star MailSeville CFA conducted a special night time training session on Wednesday 23 July which saw the brigade prepare for after dark turnouts while utilising specialised…
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Australian Wildlife Health Centre renovation completed soon
Ranges Trader Star MailHealesville Sanctuary is looking forward to increasing its capacity to care for native animals through the renovation of its Australian Wildlife Health Centre (AWHC). AWHC…
Sport
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Inaccuracy costs home sides
Mountain Views Star MailAfter a week off for the split round, Healesville male footballers and netballers were off to Monbulk to take on the Hawks on their home…
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Barkers in hot form
Lilydale Star MailOn Saturday, Bentleigh’s Victory Park was dull and blustery as Barkers (sixth) visited Bentleigh United Cobras (eleventh). The venue was well-named – if you’re the…
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Reds prove too strong
Mountain Views Star MailAt the season’s crunch time, Healesville teams delivered pivotal victories. Healesville Premier Women 4–0 Bayswater Strikers Healesville’s Premier Women travelled to Bayswater on a cold,…
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A round of big losses and solid wins for the Mustangs
Lilydale Star MailThe Senior Women kicked off proceedings for the Mooroolbark Mustangs on the weekend when they took on Montrose. These sides played a draw the first…
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Seville crush Yea
Upper Yarra Star MailSeville Football Netball Club took a trip up north on 26 July to Yea Showgrounds to take on the Yea Tigers. It was a rainy…
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Big win, late drama for Lilydale Eagles
Lilydale Star MailThe Lilydale Eagles were back after an extended hiatus due to the postponement of their matches last week against Maroondah United, this week taking on…
Entertainment
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Music, mateship and a mission at Sooki
Ranges Trader Star MailLocal not-for-profit charity Parents Battle of the Bands (PBOB) is returning to the Sooki Lounge in Belgrave on Thursday, 31 July for their second annual…
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Gembrook to host MYC’s Bushdance
Ranges Trader Star MailAfter nearly four decades of making music and memories, Melbourne Youth Chorale (MYC) is inviting the Gembrook community to dust off their boots and join…
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Introducing local radio presenter, Rob Burgess
Mountain Views Star MailReflecting on this Yarra Valley community member, people will come up with many different titles: award-winning bush poet, Vietnam War veteran, stroke survivor, and radio…
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Exceptional talent of art quilters on show at the Museum
Lilydale Star MailThe Art Quilt Australia and Expressions: The Wool Quilt Prize exhibition has once again arrived at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum in Lilydale. The exhibition…
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Local choir invites women to join
Mountain Views Star MailAfter the huge success of the 10th anniversary concert last year, Badger Creek Women’s Choir (BCWC) is now getting back to set for this year’s…
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Community radio, a key to deal with loneliness
Mountain Views Star MailAlan Collier has been involved with the local radio station for about 17 years. Mr Collier is a good example of how Yarra Valley FM…
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Workplace watchdog takes hard look at disability sector
Ranges Trader Star MailDisability workers are being underpaid $13.6 million every year, prompting the workplace investigator to focus on rogue providers and exploitation. The Fair Work Ombudsman will…
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Shed happens in Emerald
Ranges Trader Star MailA proposed outbuilding at 123 Emerald-Monbulk Road will go ahead, following a decision by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to uphold and vary…
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Tea leaf challenge sees life in ‘mini’
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailUntil late August, visitors to the Dandenong Ranges can step into the small but mighty world of miniature painting in a new collection currently open…
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Increase in ash fire call outs has CFA asking locals to be mindful
Ranges Trader Star MailLocal CFA have recently seen an increase in fires caused by hot fireplace ash. Units are advising people to remember to always use a metal…
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‘Toughest’ bail laws in land to target repeat offenders
Upper Yarra Star MailBailed crooks who commit serious crimes will find it “almost impossible” to keep their freedom under new laws. The Victorian government introduced its second package…
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Politicians back Warburton Bike Park opening
Upper Yarra Star MailThe Victorian and Commonwealth Governments invested over $7.5 million into the newly opened Warburton Bike Park. On Saturday 19 July the first 30 kilometres of…