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Ranges Trader Star MailTime is running out to win the journey of a lifetime! Entries close at noon on Thursday, 14 August, so don’t miss your chance to…
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Warburton Hospital planning permit could turn it into a hotel
Upper Yarra Star MailThe Yarra Ranges Council has received a planning permit application for the Warburton Hospital Site on 25 July. The proposed plans could see the 113-year-old…
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Applications reopen for Festival and Events Grants
Ferntree Gully Belgrave Star MailApplications for Cardinia Shire Council’s Festival and Event Grants program have now reopened. Following the initial grant application round held from April to May 2025,…
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Badger Creek Road closes
Mountain Views Star MailBadger Creek Road will be closed to allow some work to be done at the Healesville Sanctuary on Tuesday 5 August. A small section of…
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Not just a women’s issue: Share the Dignity calls on men this Dignity Drive month
Upper Yarra Star MailThis August, Share the Dignity is rallying Australians to donate period products for its Dignity Drive, while simultaneously calling on men to step up and…
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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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Hillcrest CFA looking for members
Upper Yarra Star MailHillcrest CFA is looking for volunteers living or working in Woori Yallock, Launching Place, and Don Valley to join its crew. Whether you’re a tradie,…
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Feeding hungry mouths and hungry hearts: Millgrove Meals offers free food and connection
Upper Yarra Star MailAround 70 Millgrove residents were “fed physically… and emotionally” at the River Valley Church’s Millgrove Meals event on Wednesday 30 July. The free event, which…
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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…
Sport
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Warburton’s Scarlett Henderson eclipses goal record
Upper Yarra Star MailWomen’s footy history was made on 26 July when Warburton-Wesburn’s Scarlett Henderson slotted her 50th goal against Thornton Eildon, the first in the Outer East…
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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…
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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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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Get the cogs turning at Cog Cafe’s Rideshow event
Upper Yarra Star MailWarburton’s Cog Bikes and Brew Cafe will celebrate its wonderful community with its Cog Rideshow event which will see locals, riders and outdoor enthusiasts come…
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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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Plants stolen from Hoddles Creek Primary School
Upper Yarra Star MailThe Hoddles Creek Primary School had some its precious plants stolen overnight between 5pm 31 July and 7am 1 August. All of its daffodils, lemons…