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Year-8 students, eight bins, one mission
This Christmas, Emerald Secondary College’s Year 8 SEAL class is stepping up to spread some festive cheer by leading a “Reverse Advent Calendar” project with…
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Farewell to one of a kind
When the remarkable Ray Yates died last week, Monbulk was left to mourn the loss of one of its greatest champions. Ray truly was one…
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Latest ambulance response times in Yarra Ranges
The Yarra Ranges faced a slight increase in ambulance response times in quarter one of 2025/26, according to Ambulance Victoria. With just over 49 per…
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Support growing need in the Dandenong Ranges
Each year in the lead-up to Christmas, the Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service (DRERS) becomes a quiet lifeline for families across the hills who would…
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Unique map gives big insights
Key community players across the Yarra Ranges gathered in Belgrave on 14 November to participate in a unique exercise being run nationally on disaster preparedness.…
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Emerald Pharmacy secures grant for power backup
Emerald Village Pharmacy (EVP) has received $47,260 to install a three-phase trailer-mounted diesel generator integrated with a smart inverter and battery system, to help strengthen…
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Knox council swears in new mayor…
Knox City Council has a new Mayor, announcing the news via their website and social media on Friday 21 November. Cr Paige Kennett has been…
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Rare supercell thunderstorm passes through Yarra Valley
A rare “elevated supercell thunderstorm” passed through the Yarra Valley and lit up the skies at 10pm on 24 November. Members of the public watched…
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Preparing the Ranges for bushfire season
With the arrival of a bushfire season that is forecast to be particularly potent in the Yarra Ranges, preparation is key to protecting the local…
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A community that cares
In a world often defined by hustle and hardship, Monbulk’s Open Door Community Care reminds us all what it means to truly care. Nestled in…
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Operation Santa leaked to the Star Mail…
…a TOP SECRET message from you-know-who about you-know-what has been sent to the Star Mail inbox… Operation Santa will kick off in late December with…
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Cockatoo comes alive at twilight
Cockatoo Country Market has been running for an amazing nine years, providing a family friendly, low-cost local event that brings the community together every month.…
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