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News
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Road strike under review
Ranges Trader Star MailEmerald resident and wildlife rescuer Leanne Sultana has welcomed a major step forward in the fight against the escalating wildlife roadstrike crisis along Wellington Road,…
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Cultivating a community vision at the Montrose People’s Garden
Lilydale Star MailThe vision and future design of Montrose’s much-loved People’s Garden will be based on the stories, memories and uses shared by the community until 3…
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New owner sought for Grants Cafe
Ranges Trader Star MailSherbrooke’s much-loved picnic ground cafe is now closed, as Parks Victoria work behind the scenes to find a new operator to take the reins. The…
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Knox4Palestine welcomes recognition but calls for more action
Ranges Trader Star MailAustralia will formally recognise Palestinian statehood in a significant diplomatic step aimed at ending suffering and violence in Gaza, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on…
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Lilydale’s Melissa Hale appointed to Victorian Disability Advisory Council
Lilydale Star MailA Lilydale local and Mooroolbark Cricket Club player has been appointed to the Victorian Disability Advisory Council (VDAC), set to help provide policy and strategic…
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Cults under inquiry
Mountain Views Star MailHearings for an Australia-first parliamentary inquiry into cults wrapped up on 31 July after submissions from Victorians all over the state, including one influential case…
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Awe Inspiring ‘Mimosa House’!
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailIf you are looking for the most stunning property on the mountain – this is it! This exceptional home resides on nearly an acre with…
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Healesville wants urgent care
Upper Yarra Star MailThere are hopes the tender for the Casey Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) site will still consider applications from surrounding towns after an advance tender notice…
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Defibrillator donations for the heart of the community
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailUpwey Community Bank has donated two life-saving portable defibrillators to Belgrave Police Station, which are now available to both officers and the public. Senior Sergeant…
Sport
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Coldstream FNC shines in huge weekend of finals
Mountain Views Star MailColdstream Football Netball Club enjoyed a massive weekend of finals action, with four teams flying the Coldstream flag across grand finals and a crucial preliminary…
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Barkers fall to Skye for the first time in 10 matches
Lilydale Star MailA dull Saturday at the Kennel saw Barkers (fifth) host Skye United (fourth). Barkers made two enforced changes to the side that lost 0-2 at…
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Red-hot victories for Healesville
Mountain Views Star MailFirsts close in on title, Senior Women make it six in a row and U16s angle for season runners-up in weekend thrillers. Healesville Men’s Firsts…
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Barkerettes best Brunswick in 5-0 display
Lilydale Star MailA cold Friday night at the Kennel saw Barkerettes (sixth) host Brunswick Zebras (ninth). Zebras had humbled us 4-0 at their place, but since then,…
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Mustangs’ seniors cap off the season with winning goal after the siren
Lilydale Star MailMooroolbark Football Club announced its U19.5 coaching group for season 2026. Cayden Maki, Harrison Keeling, Jackson Gilbee and Matthew Bishop will lead this new team…
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Macdonald secures win on V.V.Vs return
Upper Yarra Star MailThe V.V.Vs: Finally – there were enough numbers for a comp this week. The numbers are growing, the weather is improving and the course is…
Entertainment
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Monbulk’s masterpiece in Main Street
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailThe township of Monbulk celebrated the unveiling of the ‘Community Keys Piano’ on Thursday, 14 August, embodying the true spirit of the town’s creativity and…
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Healing hikes, painted paths
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailDandenong Ranges artist and educator Rain White is inviting the community to connect with nature, memory, and healing through her solo exhibition Bushwalk, currently showing…
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Live to Ground introduces Victorian music scene
Upper Yarra Star MailLive to Ground is on air from 9pm to midnight every Tuesday at Yarra Valley FM, focused on the music scene in Victoria. The radio…
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Connecting community to country
Ranges Trader Star MailUpper Ferntree Gully writer and illustrator Amandine Thomas is inviting the community to slow down, sharpen their senses, and reconnect with nature through Wild Wanderings…
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Collaborate! unites Yarra Ranges choirs in a celebration of music and community
Lilydale Star MailThe musical prowess of some of the Yarra Ranges’ most established choirs will be on show at the end of this month as they come…
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Come and enjoy local drinks at Healesville Sanctuary
Mountain Views Star MailHealesville Sanctuary’s beautiful bushland setting transforms into a festive atmosphere for just one weekend of the year. The local zoo is collaborating with 22 Yarra…
More News
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New program launch for CFA: Emerald and Cockatoo trained to respond
Upper Yarra Star MailLocal CFA units in Cockatoo and Emerald will soon be operating in a new way in their areas, so if you are a local calling…
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Free composting and worm farming webinar
Upper Yarra Star MailThe Yarra Ranges Council is hosting a free online workshop to learn all about composting and worm farming. It will take place Wednesday, 20 August…
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Police and CFA to host safe plate event
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailBelgrave Police, along with Belgrave CFA will be hosting a Safe Plate day on Sunday 31 August, between 11am and 2pm. People can come along…
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Mayor draws line in sand
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailA resident has stepped forward with another question on tiny homes to the council this week as Mayor Jim Child announced both a stop to…
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More than 80 new services for Gippsland Line
Upper Yarra Star MailPassengers on the Gippsland Line will soon enjoy more than 80 news weekly on the Gippsland Line as the state government reveals upgrades timetables to…
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Kallista students booked in for fun
Ranges Trader Star MailAs part of Book Week celebrations from Saturday, 16 August to Saturday, 23 August, Star Mail reached out to a couple of local schools to…