News
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Menzies Creek students winging it for Book Week
As part of the Book Week celebrations, Star Mail’s journalists reached out to several local schools to showcase their students’ favourite books and costumes for…
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Emerald Ambulance Auxiliary gets member boost
The Emerald Ambulance Auxiliary recently received a significant boost, welcoming six new community-minded locals to its committee, with the door always open for anyone interested…
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Residents, owners urged to give feedback on erosion management
Yarra Ranges Council is inviting community feedback on proposed updates to the Erosion Management Overlay (EMO) mapping in the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme. The consultation…
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Train search leads to big tobacco bust in Upper Ferntree Gully
Thursday afternoon 14 August has seen transit police uncover a trove of illicit substances and three people arrested at a residential address in Upper Ferntree…
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Sausage sizzles and sweet deals
The courtyard of Menzies Creek Primary School came alive on Thursday, 14 August, as Grade 5 and 6 students held a sonorous Market Day, transforming…
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Gas-heated pools pose problem for council’s carbon-reduction goals
Recent reporting by the ABC has highlighted the significant impact the heating of local aquatic facilities could be having on the environment, often accounting for…
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Overdose deaths on the rise in Victoria
The Coroner’s Court of Victoria has released damning data on the number of deaths caused by overdose in the last decade, with increases in the…
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New enclosed dog parks proposed as part of new plan
New fully-enclosed dog off-leash areas were proposed by the Yarra Ranges Council after its draft plan setting the guidelines for dog parks was announced at…
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‘Bro in the Know’: Call for Yarra Ranges men to fight period poverty
Men from the Yarra Ranges have been called upon to join the fight to end period poverty for Share the Dignity’s new Bro in the…
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Sport
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Kilsyth joins new state wheelchair basketball league
A six-association wheelchair basketball league has launched in Victoria, with Kilsyth Basketball set to compete in the five-week tournament. Basketball Victoria announced the inaugural Victorian…
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Two scorching-hot favourites for the flag
The two most dominant teams in Outer East women’s football booked their tickets to the big dance on Saturday with Mt Evelyn and Warburton-Wesburn now…
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Monbulk holds off Emerald in low-scoring win
Football Premier Division (Round 16) Seniors: Woori Yallock 20.16.136 def Gembrook-Cockatoo 5.9.39; Healesville 12.8.80 def Olinda-Ferny Creek 12.7.79; Upwey-Tecoma 10.12.72 def Mt. Evelyn 9.8.62; Wandin…
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Hawks Clinch Seven Crucial Wins
FOOTBALL Seniors It was finals-like weather at Avonsleigh as traditional rivals Emerald and Monbulk clashed. The Hawks need to keep winning to secure their spot…
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Rovers send reminder on eve of real stuff
The premiership cup has not yet been lifted but the passing of the baton has already taken place in Outer East Women’s Division 1 football.…
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Zumba zooms into Monbulk
A free community Zumba class is set to bring energy, connection and a whole lot of dance moves to Monbulk, starting next Thursday, 14 August…
Entertainment
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Connecting community to country
Upper Ferntree Gully writer and illustrator Amandine Thomas is inviting the community to slow down, sharpen their senses, and reconnect with nature through Wild Wanderings…
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Collaborate! unites Yarra Ranges choirs in a celebration of music and community
The musical prowess of some of the Yarra Ranges’ most established choirs will be on show at the end of this month as they come…
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A fluting affair in the Dandenongs
The Dandenongs art lovers are in for a treat this September, with an exciting flute quartet series set to take place in two beloved, volunteer-run…
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Public art for you to peruse in the Outer East
The Outer East is abound with talented artists with plenty of opportunities to admire and enjoy their works, and it also attracts may artist from…
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Still Life, In Motion
Reimagining the traditional life drawing concept, a local artist has meshed classical themes with the world of fashion, performance, and set design. Degas’ Ballet Dancers…
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Gembrook to host MYC’s Bushdance
After nearly four decades of making music and memories, Melbourne Youth Chorale (MYC) is inviting the Gembrook community to dust off their boots and join…
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Happier ageing with Nurse Next Door and Belgrave’s Beloved Desi
Since opening five years ago, Nurse Next Door Melbourne Outer East has grown into a trusted provider, delivering premium in-home care to clients across the…
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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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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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Keeping commercial fleets rolling: Fast Freddies brings the workshop to you
Every hour a commercial vehicle sits idle costs money. Whether it’s a delivery truck with a flat tyre on the Princes Freeway, a construction excavator…
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Reigniting hope: How The Avenue School creates pathways to success for every young person
In a world where traditional education doesn’t work for everyone, The Avenue School stands as a beacon of hope, committed to creating an inclusive and…
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Winter Warmers: the magic of wood fire heating
There’s something truly magical about stepping through your front door on a frosty July evening to be greeted by the gentle crackle of burning logs…
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Old mates, new laughs at Olinda Probus
The Olinda Probus Club marked a significant milestone on Wednesday, 13 August, celebrating its 20th birthday with a special gathering at the Olinda Community House.…
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Lifeview Emerald Glades wins national aged care award
Lifeview Emerald Glades has been celebrated for its exceptional work in aged care, winning the prestigious “Making a Difference” award at the 2025 Ageing Australia…
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Yarra Ranges Council set to call for safety, sustainablity and diversity improvements for councils
With the second and final Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) State Council Meeting of the year coming up on Friday 10 October, Yarra Ranges councillors…
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A shot of support
Last week, during Homelessness Week, Incy Wincy Cafe in Emerald joined over 820 cafes nationwide in a united act of local generosity by donating $1…
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Bayswater CFA assists in Heathmont blaze
Bayswater fire brigade-CFA were called to support Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) at a significant house fire in Heathmont on Monday morning. The call came in…
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Delayed gratification for borrowers as RBA cuts again
Borrowers have received welcome relief from the Reserve Bank of Australia, which has delivered a widely expected interest rate cut. The central bank opted not…