News
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Charges following serious assault in Bayswater North
Maroondah Crime Investigation detectives have charged a man following an alleged road rage incident in Bayswater North on Friday, 19 September. It is alleged the…
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Bayswater burglary under investigation
Police are investigating a burglary that took place earlier this year at a premises on Railway Parade, Bayswater. On 6 June 2025, at approximately 1.15…
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Illegal concrete dumping at Boronia construction site
Police are investigating an incident involving illegal dumping at a construction site in Boronia earlier this month. At approximately 1.30pm on Thursday, 4 September 2025,…
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Animal owners struggle to feed as Yarra Ranges ranks second-worst for animal cruelty
A new report by the RSPCA has revealed the Yarra Ranges to be one of the worst regions in the state for animal cruelty. With…
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Public libraries boosted with nearly $50 million for the next year
Public libraries across Victoria will share in just under $50 million for the next financial year to ensure library functions can grow and develop. The…
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Ring found on Boronia Road
Knox Police are seeking the owner of a ring that was found on the footpath along Boronia Road in Wantirna on 5 August. The item…
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People urged to register burn offs this fire season
With Victorians across the state preparing their property for fire season, emergency services are urging landowners to register their burn-offs online through the Fire Permits…
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Puffing along for a great cause
The Rotary Club of Emerald and District has officially announced the much-loved ‘Kids Fun Run with Puffing Billy’ which’s set to take place on Sunday,…
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Tecoma Market rests in 2025
Organisers of the beloved Tecoma Twilight Ethical Market have announced the event will not run in 2025, the decision comes after careful reflection by the…
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Sport
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Stunning results in Premier Division Grand Finals
The Outer East Football Netball League season wrapped up on Saturday at Healesville, with some of the Grand Finals delivering some unexpected results across the…
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Two flags break a 17 year drought
The Monbulk Football Netball Club had three teams in the Grand Finals on Saturday at Healesville, all in netball. This equals a club record previously…
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Monbulk B Grade storm into grand final
NETBALL A Grade It was Preliminary Final day at Gembrook on Sunday with a mild and sunny day, however a strong wind was blowing, which…
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Burras hold on against Blues
It was Grand Final day on Saturday in mild, calm and overcast conditions. The Yarra Glen ground was in a great state to host the…
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Harlie reps the Ranges
Hard work and intensive training have seen an up-and-coming 10-year-old athlete cross state borders while representing Yarra Ranges and Victoria in a national comp. A…
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Monbulk Netball rolls on
FOOTBALL Seniors Monbulk’s sole remaining football team ventured to Yarra Junction on Sunday to meet Woori Yallock in the cut-throat 1st Semi Final. A blustery…
Entertainment
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Prepare for on stage delight
The 1812 Theatre Speaking in Tongues Nine lives weave together on ways known and unknown in Andrew Bovell’s piercing drama Speaking in Tongues. Leon is…
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Peak performances
Ferny Creek Reserve was filled with sunshine, music and community spirit on Sunday, 14 September as Monbulk College’s Hilltop Music Festival returned for its third…
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Young talents step into the spotlight
With the hills bathed in spring sunshine, the sounds of over 40 musical acts echoed across Ferny Creek Recreation Reserve on Sunday, 14 September, as…
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Private works, public tribute
For most of his life, Emerald artist, Stewart MacInnes quietly created in the background with painting, sculpting, drawing and writing poetry not for fame, but…
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Emerald hosts harmony concert
The Hills Hub in Emerald will come alive with songs of harmony on Sunday, 21 September, as local choirs unite for a free community concert…
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Dandenong Ranges youth take centre screen at LLICFF
Young filmmakers from the Ranges Academy of Performing Arts (RAPA) Inc. are stepping into the spotlight this month as the Lantern and Light International Children’s…
In Business – Sponsored
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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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Vibrant retirement living
In the heart of Lilydale, where the lush Yarra Valley meets the Dandenong Ranges, stands Lilydale Valley Views – not just a retirement village, but…
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20th anniversary of Tudor Village’s Devotions group
The Tudor Village Devotions Group marked an important 20th Anniversary milestone on Wednesday 13 August 2025, with around 35 residents enjoying the Devotions service and…
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Get cosy with natural gas
“Get Cosy!” …… Year-Round Comfort Starts with a Gas Appliance Service There’s something reassuring about a warm and comfortable home. Whether it’s the first cool…
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It’s a one-stop workshop
Belwey Motors in Upwey offers Car and 4WD servicing maintenance and mechanical repairs on all makes and models including brakes, clutch, cooling system, engine tuning,…
More News
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What to do when you see stray livestock
If you see livestock wandering in the Yarra Ranges, call Victoria Police on 000 if there’s an immediate safety or road hazard, or contact Yarra…
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Ferntree Gully welcomes probus for retirees
With more than 1400 Probus Clubs across Australia offering retirees a chance to stay socially active and connected, Ferntree Gully has officially joined the fold…
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RSL receives lifeline with heart
A massive and heartfelt lifeline for a local RSL has been donated in an earnest gesture that will pave the way to vital work for…
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30 years of care and compassion
A Ferntree Gully resident is marking a remarkable milestone, during this year’s Foster Care Week, Sunday 14 to Saturday 20 September. Over three decades, Deanne…
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School holiday activities in Yarra Ranges
Enjoy a range of school holiday activities provided by Yarra Ranges Council and community providers for children aged 0 to 14 years. From story time…
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Emerald residents demand feeding signs
Some residents in Emerald have reached out to Star Mail, raising their frustration over the lack of signage warning against feeding cockatoos in the area,…