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Man in hospital after attack in Belgrave
Ranges Trader Star MailA shock machete assault rocked Belgrave on Wednesday 29 October with the alleged attackers fleeing in a white BMW Sedan and leaving a Ferntree Gully…
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‘Rest easy Benny’: heartbreak as teen cricketer dies
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailHeartbroken loved ones are uniting in grief to remember a “popular and much loved” teenage cricketer who died in a training accident. Ben Austin was…
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Council unanimously approves refunds for infringement errors
Ranges Trader Star MailDuring Tuesday’s meeting, 28 October, Yarra Ranges Council confirmed it will offer refunds for a small number of parking and animal-related infringements, after an internal…
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Yarra Ranges Council establish refund scheme for historically overcharged parking infringements
Mountain Views Star MailYarra Ranges residents who have racked up parking infringements in the region in the last 20 years may be entitled to a partial refund after…
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Barefoot Bowls combines fun and fundraising at Upwey
Ranges Trader Star MailUpwey-Tecoma Bowls Club is joining forces with five local women to host a Barefoot Bowls evening on Friday, 7 November, from 6pm to 9pm as…
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Injured hot air balloon passengers claim cleared to continue in County Court
Mountain Views Star MailA ballooning company has failed in its second attempt to strike out a claim put forward by two passengers who were seriously injured following a…
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Menzies Creek CFA getting spooky
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailMenzies Creek CFA will host a community Halloween sausage sizzle in amongst the ghoulish fun on Friday 31 October. With the whole neighborhood getting spooky,…
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Young Ferntree Gully cricketer dies after horrific training injury
Ranges Trader Star MailA young cricketer has died after suffering catastrophic injuries during a pre-game net session. Specialist paramedics were called to the Wally Tew Reserve in Ferntree…
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Kallista Primary students cook up a storm
Ranges Trader Star MailDelicious aromas drifted from the Kitchen Garden this week as Kallista Primary School students took part in a Mystery Ingredient Cooking Challenge which is a…
Sport
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Yarra Glen’s Tahlia Wheatley takes out Pennant Player of the Year in Women’s Grade 4
Mountain Views Star MailA Yarra Glen Tennis Club player has been crowned the top player in her grade at the 2025 Tennis Victoria Player Awards. Tahlia Wheatley took…
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Age? Who cares: Local triathlon star wins silver
Lilydale Star MailAge is no obstacle for 57-year-old Triathlon champion and Yarra Glen local Jeremy Critchett. Coming second in the world in the latest triathlon World Championships…
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Unternahrer’s double milestone
Lilydale Star MailLast weekend Kilsyth Cricket Club’s Women’s First XI, Men’s Fifth XI, U14-5s and the U12-6 team had one-day fixtures, whilst the remainder of the teams…
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Ferntree Gully celebrates tennis for everyone
Ranges Trader Star MailFerntree Gully Tennis Club joined Tennis Australia’s inaugural All Abilities Week by hosting a special celebration and tennis session for people with physical and intellectual…
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Age? Who cares: Yarra Glen triathlon star wins silver
Mountain Views Star MailAge is no obstacle for 57-year-old Triathlon champion and Yarra Glen local Jeremy Critchett. Coming second in the world in the latest triathlon World Championships…
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Early pressure sees Healesville score victories
Mountain Views Star MailFirst XI Healesville 238 defeated Chirnside Park 92 With 238 on the board the goal was simple, take 10 wickets. It was a dream start…
Entertainment
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Magical unicorn paintings at Re’em
Lilydale Star MailThe public had its first look at the celestial and symbolic unicorn paintings of Yarra Ranges artist Lynette Orzlowski at the Re’em winery on Sunday…
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All Aussie music platform launches
Ranges Trader Star MailA Yarra Ranges local has taken on a mammoth task and is out to even the playing field for Australian talent, launching an all Australian…
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Elliott set to Rock
Ranges Trader Star MailA rising star from the Yarra Ranges is getting ready to rock live on stage at the end of this week, set to appear in…
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Healesville’s first Zine and Comic Festival coming to town
Mountain Views Star MailHealesville is set to host the first edition of a festival celebrating a unique kind of creative vessel. The first ever Healesville Zine and Comic…
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Yarra Valley Open Studios celebrates its return, offering a rare opportunity to meet artists in their creative spaces
Upper Yarra Star MailThe popular annual Yarra Valley Open Studios event is back, inviting visitors to step behind the scenes and connect with the region’s vibrant creative community.…
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Upper Ferntree Gully Avid Theatre unleashes Reservoir Dogs
Ranges Trader Star MailFerntree Gully’s own Avid Theatre is set to electrify local audiences with an independent stage production of Quentin Tarantino’s cult classic Reservoir Dogs, running from…
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Key life stages endorsed
Upper Yarra Star MailLocal government support for the vulnerability of ageing at pivotal moments through life has been endorsed in a newly released strategy at the most recent…
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‘Appropriate and suitable’: Council reviews road management plan
Upper Yarra Star MailThe Yarra Ranges Council determined its Road Management Plan (RMP) as being “appropriate and sustainable” after its review at the 28 October council meeting. The…
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Locals groups share in $575,000 of Yarra Ranges Council’s 2026 Annual Grants
Mountain Views Star MailYarra Ranges Council’s 2026 Annual Grants were approved at the Tuesday 28 October council meeting, set to fund arts, heritage, festivals, events and community development…
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Free meals for those in need at Millgrove Meals
Upper Yarra Star MailThe River Valley Church’s Millgrove Meals event is on at the Millwarra Community Building tonight, 29 October, offering a free meal and a chance to…
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Selby 50th Fest fast approaches
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailAn iconic community house tucked away in the Dandenong Ranges is turning 50 in early November and putting on a festival to celebrate. The free…
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Clyde man jailed over Yarra Valley AirBnB clan lab
Mountain Views Star MailA Clyde landscaper has been jailed for up to five years over his role at a clandestine meth lab at an Air BnB rental in…