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News
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‘Worrying’ student test results spur fresh funding plea
Lilydale Star MailStagnating literacy and numeracy levels have fuelled calls for an urgent increase in funding as test results reveal about one-tenth of students need help to…
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Help celebrate local young people doing great things
Lilydale Star MailCommunity members are invited to nominate young people, aged 12 to 25, for Yarra Ranges Council’s annual Celebrating YOUth Awards. The Awards, which will be…
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Special day with fun activities
Mountain Views Star MailSt Brigid’s Primary School Preps wore special costumes to mark a significant milestone in their school life. Thursday 31 July marked their 100th day of…
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Critter signs make cents for wildlife shelter
Ranges Trader Star MailNew fence signs and bumper stickers are now available for purchase across the Dandenongs to help raise awareness for local wildlife while simultaneously supporting Emerald…
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Small packages exhibit 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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Singing strong for twenty years
Ranges Trader Star MailA local choir will soon hit a major milestone and is inviting people to come along and celebrate with them for a special anniversary performance…
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‘Mumpreneur’ up for six business awards
Ranges Trader Star MailLocal business owner Lee Li revels in excellence after being named a finalist in six categories at the AusMumpreneur Awards. The categories for which Ms…
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Justice served for Millie as Mark Martinaj convicted of animal cruelty
Lilydale Star MailJustice has been served for Maltese shih tzu Millie after Mark Martinaj was convicted of two counts of animal cruelty at the Ringwood Magistrates Court…
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Community plant out a stellar day
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailSome enthusiastic volunteers from the Southern Dandenongs Community Nursery (SDCN) popped in to get their hands dirty and their hearts full at a recent tree…
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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Telling the untold stories of life, hardship and home
Lilydale Star MailThe untold tales of Yarra Ranges residents, whose histories are rooted in stories of work, play, hardship and love, craft a vision of what the…
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It’s a bit delayed but never stopped
Mountain Views Star MailThe 37-metre-long kangaroo mural project was finally completed on Wednesday 30 July. Healesville-based artist Paul Sonsie finished drawing a giant kangaroo on one side of…
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Love for music delivered on air
Mountain Views Star MailHealesville resident Michael de Oleveira enjoys running a radio program where he shares his lifetime hobby with listeners. Mr de Oleveira hosts The Beat’N Track…
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Grief of losing daughter becomes book
Mountain Views Star MailA Healesville resident published his 20th book, dedicated to the memory of his daughter. The Hole in Your Life: Grief and Bereavement was written by…
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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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All aboard Belgrave’s future
Ranges Trader Star MailPuffing Billy Railway is inviting the community to help shape the future of one of Victoria’s most iconic tourist destinations, as planning begins for the…
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World Ranger Day highlights rewarding but dangerous field
Lilydale Star MailThe unseen and often dangerous work done by our Yarra Ranges National Park rangers were celebrated on 31 July for World Rangers Day. Parks Victoria…
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Outer east locals asked to put on walking shoes for Homelessness Week
Ranges Trader Star MailAs part of Homelessness Week, 4-10 August, the Eastern Homelessness Network (EHN) will host the Homeward Bound Walk around Ringwood Lake on 5 August. MPs…
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Police shoot and kill man strangling sister in Yarra Junction
Upper Yarra Star MailPolice in Yarra Junction were forced to shoot a man who was violently assaulting his sister on Wednesday night after multiple taser rounds failed to…
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Australian Government, Cleanbill clash over predicted bulk-billing increases
Ranges Trader Star MailA new report by healthcare directory Cleanbill has indicated that the expansion of the Bulk Billing Incentive might not see a massive uptick in fully…
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Church gets a Turner-round
Ranges Trader Star MailMonbulk Christian Fellowship Church has welcomed a familiar face back into its fold, with Adrian Turner stepping into the role of intentional interim pastor. Mr…