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Grand opening for Brushy’s Toy Library
Upper Yarra Star MailThe Brushy’s Toy Library (formerly the Upper Yarra Toy Library) in Warburton is having its grand opening tomorrow, 21 August. It will take place at…
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Yarra Ranges emergency services strengthen the knot
Upper Yarra Star MailA collaboration between the Upper Yarra SES and the Wandin CFA saw crucial skills shared and emergency service relations bolstered. Wandin CFA shared its expertise…
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‘No silver bullet’: review calls for childcare shake-up
Lilydale Star MailChildcare workers should be able to have their clearances pulled based on unproven allegations, a snap review has found. The sweeping review of Victoria’s childcare…
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Support biodiversity at Gruyere planting day
Upper Yarra Star MailA planting day dedicated to restoring native biodiversity and threatened species is being held in Gruyere on Sunday 24 August. Hosted by Regenerating Farms, the…
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Supporting employers to support carers at work
Lilydale Star MailMeeting carers where they work to offer support and guidance to not only them, but their employer, is the purpose of Different Journeys’ new program,…
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Sacrifice honoured at Upper Yarra RSL for Vietnam Veterans’ Day
Upper Yarra Star MailThe sun prevailed for the Vietnam Veterans Outer Eastern Melbourne (VVOEM) Vietnam Veterans’ Day Service on Sunday 17 August which saw veterans and their families…
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Ending greyhound racing could save taxpayers $450m
Mountain Views Star MailEnding greyhound racing could save taxpayers in one state hundreds of millions of dollars as another jurisdiction moves to phase out the sport. Victoria will…
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Rotary Bingo night raises support for Knox Nocturnals youth program
Ranges Trader Star MailPeople hit the floor for the youth of Knox recently for a lively night of bingo with fun, prizes and community spirit on the agenda.…
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Dig in and swap out: trees for weeds returns to Emerald this September
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailUnsure how to manage the weeds in your garden? Come along to the upcoming Trees for Weeds swap event in Emerald to learn more. Cardinia…
Sport
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Back to back premiers
Mountain Views Star MailHealesville U14 Boys wrapped up the 2025 season undefeated, becoming the back-to-back premier. Taking the premiership-winning team over from the previous coach, Lee D’Alterio, the…
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Yarra Glen plays for pride
Mountain Views Star MailYarra Glen travelled to Warburton to take on the Warburton-Millgrove Burras in the last home and away games for the season. With all the netball…
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Playing for grand final berth
Mountain Views Star MailWhilst the senior women were preparing to take on Upwey at Yarra Junction, with a grand final berth up for grabs, the rest of the…
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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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Rovers and Warby Wesburn a glorious step from perfection
Upper Yarra Star MailIt’s been four long years in the making but Mt Evelyn looks set to claim its first Outer East Women’s Division 1 premiership when the…
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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…
Entertainment
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Greg says to ‘never judge a book by its movie’
Ranges Trader Star MailHas there been a book that was hard to get through, but worth it in the end? Moby Dick, by Herman Melville. The author continually…
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Birmingham Primary students love escaping to other worlds through books
Lilydale Star MailEloise – Grade 6 What’s your favourite book and why? My favourite book is You Don’t Know Me by Sophia Bennett. I like it because…
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Merv’s top recommendations and favourite reads
Ranges Trader Star MailWhich book have you just finished or are currently reading? What did you think? The book I’ve just finished reading is Mental State by Dr…
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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…
More News
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Fergie honoured for 25 years
Ranges Trader Star MailA dedicated community volunteer has been honoured for his time recently in Emerald, as he continues to tend the gardens and gravesides at the local…
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Mass recall on cheese products from French producer
Upper Yarra Star MailAustralians are being asked to check their fridge for a number of imported pasteurized cow’s and goat’s milk cheeses are being recalled due to potential…
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Your Library releases new four-year strategic plan
Upper Yarra Star MailYour Library Limited has launched its new four-year strategic plan, setting a clear and confident direction for one of Victoria’s largest public library services. The…
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Police seeking Leslie Scott McMaster
Mountain Views Star MailLeslie Scott McMaster is wanted on Warrants. Police are seeking the whereabouts of 42-year-old Leslie McMaster who is wanted on warrants relating to theft, driving,…
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Voting now open for Community Calendar Competition
Upper Yarra Star MailVoting for the Upper Yarra Community Competition opens on Sunday 14 September. The winning entries will have their pictures featured on the 2026 Warburton and…
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Search continues for missing Croydon man Mark
Lilydale Star MailPolice are searching Big River State Forrest as part of the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Croydon man Mark. The 62-year-old was last seen…