Ranges Trader Star Mail
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Visitors frustrated by Lake Aura Vale toilet closure
Visitors to Lake Aura Vale in Menzies Creek have been left frustrated and disappointed, as the public toilets at the popular picnic and recreation spot…
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Celebrating 60 years of community and fun at Monbulk Bowling Club
For 60 years, the Monbulk Bowling Club has been more than just a place to bowl—it’s been a meeting place for friends, families, and locals…
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Getting back on track at Monbulk Drycleaners
What started as an ordinary Thursday afternoon quickly turned extraordinary for Michael at Monbulk Drycleaners when an unexpected guest made a rather dramatic entrance through…
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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.…
