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News
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‘Matter of time’: Calls for cyclist safety on Donna Buang Road rejected
Upper Yarra Star MailCalls for improved safety measures for cyclists along the popular Donna Buang Road were rejected by the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) despite cost-effective…
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Planned burn season a success
Upper Yarra Star MailForest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) took advantage of a relatively stable autumn season and reduced bushfire risk around the Yarra Ranges. FFMVic conducted 31 planned…
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Big news for Little Yarra CFA
Upper Yarra Star MailThe Little Yarra CFA brigade were “beyond excited” after it upgraded its fleet with a new 2009 tanker passed down from the Chirnside CFA. The…
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Yarra Valley Water Might Need a Pipe Check
Ranges Trader Star MailA new study has ranked Yarra Valley Water second last out of Victoria’s water utility providers. Published on 17 June by All Kind Gas And…
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Information on tagger in Warburton wanted
Upper Yarra Star MailWarburton Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the person responsible for graffiti tags in Warburton in June. They are thought to be responsible…
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Public service employee detected drink driving
Ranges Trader Star MailA Victoria Police public service employee has been detected drink driving in Ferntree Gully. The 36-year-old, from the Corporate and Regulatory Services portfolio, entered a…
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Act on penalty reminder notice or risk enforcement action
Ranges Trader Star MailVictorians who have an outstanding fine for failing to vote in the 2024 local council elections are urged to act before the matter is referred…
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Police seeking Apple watch owner
Mountain Views Star MailHave you lost your Apple watch ? An Apple watch has been handed in to the Healesville Police Station. If you recognise these people or…
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Don’t let curiosity kill your cat
Ranges Trader Star MailRSPCA has unveiled its new program, Rethink Roaming, a website to help cat owners understand the risk of allowing their pets to roam the streets…
Sport
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Giving hope and enjoyment in the Northern Territory via the sport of football
Mountain Views Star MailYarra Glen’s senior football coach is asking the Yarra Ranges community members to support his special trip to the Northern Territory. In October, Jason De…
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Second Eastern League senior coach announces resignation
Lilydale Star MailA second Eastern Football Netball League (EFNL) senior coach has announced their resignation from the role in as little as two weeks. Lilydale Football Netball…
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Red Coral Gala Day for the Reds
Mountain Views Star MailHealesville Soccer Club hosted 13 games at home last weekend for long-time sponsor Red Coral Seafood’s Gala Day. Healesville Seniors 5-1 Croydon Rangers Healesville kicked…
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Kangaroos on the board after nail-biting victory over Blues
Ranges Trader Star MailA season-long drought has broken for the Officer women’s team after the Kangaroos fought valiantly for a one-point win over Seville in Outer East Division…
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Lions roar past Towners
Ranges Trader Star MailPakenham has bounced back in a big way after two losses with two straight wins with 80-plus goals in both. In round 11 of the…
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A special day reflects what Coldstream FNC is all about
Lilydale Star MailThe day kicked off with a strong statement from Coldstream’s Women’s Team, who faced Ferntree Gully away. Despite missing several key players, coach Matt Coghlan…
Entertainment
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Yarra’s source story revived by past Mountain Views editor
Upper Yarra Star MailThe past editor of the Mountain Views would like to introduce her new book to the Yarra Valley community. Mrs Frances Henke, who worked as…
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Paddle pups protecting platypus
Upper Yarra Star MailWhen you think sniffer dogs, your mind might go straight to airports – searching for narcotics or to disaster zones – searching for survivors under…
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Heart and hands: Fiona Carter’s love of the piano hits the small screen
Lilydale Star MailFiona Carter has been playing the piano since the age of five. As a well known and loved performer at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company,…
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Warburton is set to welcome a special guest to film festival
Mountain Views Star MailWarburton is gearing up for the annual Warburton Film Festival, with a special guest appearance from a multi-award-winning director and producer. The festival is taking…
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Celebrate Christmas in July at WHYLD movie night
Upper Yarra Star MailWHYLD Community group are hosting a Christmas in July movie night Friday 25 July, at the Sydney Halbish Hall, 22 Old Dalry Road, Don Valley.…
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Yarra Valley Water announces climate milestones as it zeros in on emissions
Ranges Trader Star MailYarra Valley Water has marked major milestones announcing that from 1 July 2025 it will use 100 per cent renewable electricity to power its operations…
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FWO launches horticulture troublespot inspections after nation’s least-compliant regions revealed
Ranges Trader Star MailThe Fair Work Ombudsman will roll out a fresh campaign of horticulture sector inspections targeting labour hire providers, after a three-year campaign investigating more than…
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In Pictures: Animals of the Upper Yarra
Upper Yarra Star MailWarburton based photographer Graeme Edwards has made another appearance – this time he showcased the wondrous wildlife of the Upper Yarra. From shaggy sheep, delicate…
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Conflicting accessibility claims surrounding Warburton Bike Park
Mountain Views Star MailConflicting claims surrounding the Warburton Bike Park’s accessibility options have surfaced from within the Yarra Ranges Council’s own Disability Advisory Committee (DAC). While the Yarra…
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Another historic house burned in Lilydale
Lilydale Star MailOn Sunday 29 June, a house rich in history was burned down in Lilydale. The house, built in the 1920s, was passed down between generations,…