Ranges Trader Star Mail
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Lunar Eclipse
A local photographer, Greg Carrick, went out to Burkes Lookout in Mount Dandenong to capture the different phases of the Lunar Eclipse on 8 September.…
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Two different refugees’ stories
Following two articles in previous weeks, Star Mail delved into the Chin community, one of the ethnic groups in Myanmar, and the story of Healesville…
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Date change for Belgrave Survival Day
A beloved community event and volunteer committee will see in 2026 with a new date to to better suit the people it serves and give…
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R.U.T.H run returns
The hills are calling once again, with the R.U.T.H. Run (Running Up That Hill) set to return in 2025 on September 21st at Birdsland Reserve,…
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Claim machete bins cost the government $325,000 is false
WHAT WAS CLAIMED Victoria’s machete disposal bins cost $325,000 each. OUR VERDICT False. The calculation method for the bin costs is incorrect. The government says…
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Margot St plans spark community backlash
Residents of a quiet Ferntree Gully street are raising concerns after learning a rooming house is proposed to be built at 6 Margot Street, which’s…
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Caravan stolen in Kalorama
Olinda Police are asking for the community’s help after a 2017 Jayco caravan (rego: 397-10B) was stolen from a property on Mt Dandenong Tourist Road,…
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Classically Saturday presenter hits pause
A local broadcaster has hit pause on their weekly show for a while and took the time to chat with Star Mail journalist TANYA STEELE…
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Monbulk Kids rock on
A special broadcast hit the airwaves last week in the Yarra Ranges, celebrating incredible young talent ahead of the Hilltop festival on Sunday 15 September.…
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Foster care family recognised for 20 years
A Knox family were acknowledged for years of work as foster carers last week in a special ceremony attended by Member for Aston, MP Mary…
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Call for ‘soft menu’ options in local cafes
Kallista resident, Joanne Ross is calling on cafes and restaurants across the Hills and Dandenongs to introduce a dedicated ‘soft menu’ option for people with…
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New solar battery to support Emerald locals in blackouts
Emerald’s Gem Community Arts Centre is set to become a crucial lifeline for locals during power outages, thanks to a $50,000 grant from AusNet. The…
