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MLMC raising money through recycling
Lilydale Star MailIn early 2025, Mount Lilydale Mercy College’s beloved teacher Paul Morgan introduced a new program to help teach students about recycling and to raise money…
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Oceans of creativity flow at Menzies Creek PS
Ranges Trader Star MailDespite the cold and pouring rain, the Menzies Creek Primary community showed up in full spirit on Wednesday, July 2, for an exciting and magical…
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Menzies Creek students shell-ebrated learning with a splash
Ranges Trader Star MailDespite the rain pelting down and the wintery chill and fog in the air, the Menzies Creek Primary School community turned out in full force…
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‘Want justice’: mum’s fresh pain over cold case murder
Lilydale Star MailA mother is still seeking answers over her daughter’s cold case murder after a second coroner failed to determine who was responsible. Joy Membrey, 85,…
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Yarra Ranges Introduce Recycling Program
Mountain Views Star MailCommunity members are encouraged to pop their bottles and cans into baskets attached to a selection of local bins, as part of a trial to…
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Breakthrough cancer treatment being made In Victoria
Ranges Trader Star MailA new manufacturing facility dedicated to producing an innovative cancer treatment has officially opened in Boronia, Victoria. The Ehrlich Bioconjugation Centre, operated by IDT Australia,…
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Airline caterer to beloved chef
Lilydale Star MailAfter two decades in airline catering – overseeing the production of tens of thousands of meals a day – chef and food services expert Binu…
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Police stories at Belgrave Library
Ranges Trader Star MailBelgrave Police joined in on storytime at Belgrave Library for some fun police stories, songs and activities with local kids. The children had a chance…
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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…
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…
More News
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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…