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News
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Warburton laneway dispute continues
Upper Yarra Star MailA longstanding dispute between a Warburton business owner and the Yarra Ranges Council over the cause of damage to a historical building continues after recent…
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Two arrested after Belgrave machete assault
Ranges Trader Star MailDetectives have arrested two teens after a victim was struck with a machete in Belgrave earlier this week. It is alleged that two victims, a…
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Hot off the press: Awards abound for Star New Group
Mountain Views Star MailThe Victorian Country Press Association’s night of nights was hosted last week, seeing for the first time in 30 years Victoria and New South Wales…
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Surge in volunteers for CFA
Upper Yarra Star MailAlmost 500 Victorians have put their hands up to join CFA between 3 and 29 October on the back of the Get Fire Ready initiative.…
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Teen’s alleged killer loses bid to have case thrown out
Ranges Trader Star MailAn accused killer has lost his bid to have the case against him thrown out, with a magistrate instead committing him to stand trial over…
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Hot off the press: Awards abound for Star News Group
Upper Yarra Star MailThe Victorian Country Press Association’s night of nights was hosted last week, seeing for the first time in 30 years Victoria and New South Wales…
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Wet weather doesn’t deter hunters and collectors
Ranges Trader Star MailRotary volunteers from the hills got together to host one of their most popular annual events in Bwerick over the weekend, persevering through a lot…
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Kangaroo concerns continue after two severe gunshot wounds spotted in two months
Mountain Views Star MailThe inevitable suffering when kangaroo shooting goes wrong was plain to see when a kangaroo was found severely wounded on Wednesday 22 October. Later euthanised…
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The spookiest Halloween houses on offer in the Yarra Valley 2025
Mountain Views Star MailA team of spooky specialists have put together a list of horror houses on show for this year’s Halloween. Curated by the Yarra Valley Haunters,…
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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Celebrate local talent at the 51st Knox Art Show
Ranges Trader Star MailAfter 51 years of bringing the local community together, the Knox Art Show is back and this year, it’s bigger, better, and more accessible than…
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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.…
More News
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Victoria Police enacting Operation Furlong for Cup weekend
Upper Yarra Star MailMotorists are being urged to stay in their lane this Melbourne Cup weekend as new data reveals the number of motorists being killed in head-on…
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Community Bank Warburton-Yarra Junction closed this cup day
Upper Yarra Star MailThe Community Bank Warburton-Yarra Junction will be closed for the Melbourne Cup public holiday. It will reopen Wednesday, 9.30am-5pm. Read more
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Cultures give the gift of rhythm at ECOSS
Upper Yarra Star MailA beautiful coalescence of culture and music took place at the Yarra Valley ECOSS farm for its fourth Rhythm of the Worlds event on 18…
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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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Draft master plan moves ahead for McDermott Avenue Reserve
Lilydale Star MailYarra Ranges Council has voted with the Mooroolbark community in mind to ensure the McDermott Avenue Reserve remains open space for the growing population. Setting…