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Play day at Belgrave South Toy Library
The non-profit, Belgrave South Toy Library, has received a boost this year with the Victorian Department of Education’s Children’s Week 2025 grants. The volunteer-run organisation,…
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Boronia Scouts a go
A few young Scout leaders in Boronia have brought scouting back to life in their area in the last year, celebrating in their hall last…
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Agpower Returns to the Wandin Silvan Field Days
Agpower is thrilled to be back at this year’s Wandin Silvan Field Days on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 October. As a long time supporter…
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Emerald student wins ceramic award at Melbourne Show
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…
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Craft time at Emerald Library
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.…
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Search for missing 16-year-old
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…
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Platypus spotting at Belgrave Lake
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…
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Our Indian mate steps forward
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…
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Volunteer environmental groups gain financial boost
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…
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Shocktober comes to Emerald
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…
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Beyond Blue highlights the power of connection this World Mental Health Day
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…
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Anonymous praise for Monbulk’s ‘lovely’ roundabout
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…
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