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A careless campfire could be the real upset this Cup weekend
Upper Yarra Star MailYarra Ranges residents who are planning to go camping this Melbourne Cup weekend are being warned to learn about campfire safety before they go by…
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Hop aboard the walking school bus with Wandin Yallock Primary School
Upper Yarra Star MailThe Wandin Yallock Primary School has announced a walking school bus will be taking passengers every Friday. Students interested should meet Mrs Davidson and Ms…
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‘Beautiful, respectful and kind young man’: Remembering Ben Austin
Ranges Trader Star MailFor his teammates and friends, Ben Austin, or better known as BA, was a true sportsman, not only in skill but as someone who always…
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Study franks media’s vital role
Upper Yarra Star MailAt a time when misinformation spreads quickly and trust in institutions is under pressure, public interest journalism remains one of the last safeguards of accountability…
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Bats out for Ben: Tributes across the Yarra Ranges flow for teen cricketer
Ranges Trader Star MailA rallying of support has stemmed from a tragic loss of a young Ferntree Gully cricketer, seeing clubs and organisations across the region extend their…
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Silence falls on stadium as thousands mourn teen’s life
Ranges Trader Star MailIn one of the world’s biggest stadiums, tens of thousands of usually rowdy cricket fans fell silent once the face of a young teenager beamed…
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No Justice of Peace service this Cup Day
Upper Yarra Star MailYarra Ranges Council mayor Cr Jim Child’s Open Door Justice of the Peace service will not be open on Monday 3 October for the Cup…
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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…
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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What’s on in the entertainment world
Mountain Views Star MailBurrinja Theatre Tex Perkins & Matt Walker Two of Australia’s most revered musicians unite for a raw, powerful live show, blending new material, timeless covers,…
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Fantastic Film Fantasy night at Healesville Memo Hall
Mountain Views Star MailThe Yarra Ranges Film Society (YRFS) members and guests enjoyed dressing up for the Rocky Horror Picture Show, which was screened on Tuesday 21 October…
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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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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…