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Emerald Primary School student Jack Watson has taken out first place in the ceramics section at this year’s Royal Melbourne Show, impressing judges with his…

Spring seemed to finally arrive last week in the midst of the school holidays and it’s always a time of fun activities at Emerald Library.…

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing teenager Christina, who was last seen in Hamilton around 12pm on 5 October. The 16-year-old…

A platypus spotting session is being organised at Belgrave Lake Park on Saturday, 11 October, to give locals the rare chance to observe the shy…

A Yarra Ranges resident delivered a heartfelt TEDx talk last week, speaking about his life as a migrant to Australia and how shared understanding could…

Environmental and landcare groups across the Yarra Ranges have been given a financial boost, with 20 projects throughout the shire receiving grants. From the restoration…

With more cardiac arrests in Victoria than ever before, Ambulance Victoria (AV) is encouraging residents of the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley, including Emerald, to…

As the world marks World Mental Health Day on October 10, Beyond Blue says strong communities and genuine human connection are key to protecting and supporting our mental…

An anonymous Monbulk resident has called Star Mail to share a heartfelt thank you to the volunteers who help keep the large roundabout, located in…

Having lived in and around Montrose for most of her life, Bree Kuffer is no stranger to preparing for fire season. When a bushfire broke…

An accused killer has asked a magistrate to throw out his murder charge, claiming a young woman could have died from a drug overdose before…

Local homelessness support service Anchor Community Care is reporting a concerning rise in reports of rough sleepers, highlighting the need to address pressures facing residents.…