News
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CFA brings Santa to the Hills
Santa runs galore! The big guy is busy and may be spotted in your neighbourhood in the coming weeks – now more than ever is…
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Knox celebrates heritage
The community of Knox finished up November, turning back time, with a first-time Heritage Day event hosted by the Knox Historical Society at their Ambleside…
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Norm Smith: the bus driver who moved the community
As Emerald Secondary College celebrated its 40th birthday in November, Star Mail highlighted some of the biggest contributors to the school, one such individual is…
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Yarra Ranges community links closed on Thursday afternoon
Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Links will be closed from 2pm on Thursday 11 December 2025 and the Contact Centre will also be closed from 3pm.…
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Prepare your patch
The most recent Australian Council for Fire and Emergency Services (AFAC) modelling has declared the Yarra Ranges to be an Increased Risk Zone for the…
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A cinematic milestone – Cameo turns 90
Belgrave’s Cameo Cinema isn’t just a place to catch a flick; it’s a cherished local gem that’s been creating unforgettable memories for nearly a century,…
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Respect starts here
Three women are standing up for gender based violence this week, creating a mural in Belgrave on ‘Respect’ as part of the UN Women’s 16…
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A rising star in the kitchen
An apprentice chef from Dudley’s Restaurant in Olinda was honoured with the prestigious Casey Apprentice and Trainee Award by Federal Member Aaron Violi. The recognition…
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Compelled by love, youth raise funds
Ending the year with some good cheer and kindness, a group of young Rotarians from Emerald have raised funds for an international charity, showing dedication…
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Sport
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Hills clubs rewarded for road safety efforts
Six football clubs in the Hills have been rewarded for their efforts to promote road safety in their communities through the Transport Accident Commission (TAC)’s…
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Mount Evelyn mount up to the challenge
According to Guns and Roses, nothing lasts forever in the cold November rain…except for the rain, it seems. For the second week in a row,…
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Monbulk top side go back-to-back.
Saturday Pennant. Side 1 Division 2 After finally breaking the season duck with their first win last week, the Monbulk top side went back-to-back with…
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Hawks break the winning drought in Saturday Pennant
Team 1 Division 2 After a frustrating start to the season having lost 3 out of their first 4 games on the last end the…
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Soggy Saturday stops play
After intense rains during the early morning of Saturday, only a select few got to grace the field to play some cricket in the afternoon.…
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Oskar’s away!
Giants draft Oskar Taylor has his sights on the preseason as he farewells friends and family before heading out of state. The tail end of…
Entertainment
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Playlunch packs out Sooki Lounge
Local Dandenong Ranges band Playlunch raised the roof at their sold out Sooki Lounge show on 5 December with an electrifying performance. The self-described “bogan…
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Oracle of Sassafras hosts Tropfest crew for short film
Oracle of Sassafras welcomed the cast and crew of the short film, ‘Sand Trap’ on Tuesday, 2 December, for the 2026 Tropfest competition, the world’s…
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Revisions unfolds to community
Sunday 23 November saw the Yarra Ranges community experience a unique and immersive art experience, which featured tours and artist talks to reflect on a…
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Art for the teens, mural artist steps up
Youth art is firmly in focus, with a local mural artist unveiling big plans, stepping forward to give local teens the spotlight alongside the creative…
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Soul and story telling
Yarra Ranges are in for a treat as duo Tex Perkins and Matt Walker get ready to bring their iconic sound to Upwey next week.…
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Poets gather for Woorilla
2025 has seen another huge outpouring of literary art take shape in poetry submissions of all kinds from near and far at the annual Woorilla…
In Business – Sponsored
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All female dental clinic
Valley Dental Family Clinic is an all female clinic based in Lilydale. The clinic is owned by Dr Rupali Prabhu and Dr Sonali Prabhu. Rupali…
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Retirement living with heart
Where the Yarra Valley meets the Dandenong Ranges, Lilydale Valley Views offers more than a place to live, it’s a vibrant community where retirement is…
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Sheen Ferntree Gully: Celebrating decades of service, community spirit, and quality repairs
For more than 35 years, Sheen Ferntree Gully has proudly supported the community it calls home. What began as a local workshop dedicated to quality…
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Customer satisfaction the goal for New Belgrave Motors
New Belgrave Motors are reliable, experienced and always go the extra mile. Owners and dynamic duo Shane and Cindy Taylor say safety is the number…
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New look for old name at Knoxbrooke
If you have travelled along York Road, Mount Evelyn recently you may have noticed changes happening at Yarra View Nursery and Yarra View Garden Centre.…
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Best Christmas prize draw yet
The festive spirit is in full swing at Monbulk Bowling Club as we get ready to bring some Christmas cheer to our wonderful community. This…
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Man dies in fatal Mooroolbark hit-run, charges laid
A Ferntree Gully man has been charged following a fatal hit-and-run collision in Mooroolbark on Friday 5 December that claimed the life of a Lilydale…
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Free Christmas cookie event in Bayswater
A Bayswater-based organisation, Pakari, renowned for its dedication to mental health and community support, is inviting locals to a free and festive event on Thursday,…
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Police seek help for trailer crime
Knox Police are seeking information from the community regarding a stolen trailer and machinery from a business in Bayswater. The alleged offender went to a…
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Upgrades to national parks in the Yarra Ranges
Visitors to Gembrook and the Yarra Ranges have even more reason to explore the outdoors, with Parks Victoria wrapping up a series of upgrades and…
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Yarra Ranges residents: Check your rubbish collection dates
The Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging residents to check their property’s hard rubbish collection dates as the new year comes along. Every residential property in…
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Health provider announced for Lilydale urgent care clinic
A Lilydale health provider has been confirmed to operate and run one of the newest Medicare urgent care clinics in Victoria, and the only one…