News
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Latest round of Yarra Ranges Council Capital Development Grants approved
The latest round of Capital Development Grants was approved at the Tuesday 9 September Yarra Ranges Council meetings with a number of local recreational clubs…
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Local First Nations leaders excited as Treaty tabled in Victorian parliament
Victoria is the first state in Australia to table a treaty in its Parliament in a move welcomed by mob across the state. Widely expected…
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Next-gen firepower
September doesn’t just mark the start of spring, it’s also Youth Fest, a month to celebrate the energy, drive, and heart of young people across…
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Visitors frustrated by Lake Aura Vale toilet closure
Visitors to Lake Aura Vale in Menzies Creek have been left frustrated and disappointed, as the public toilets at the popular picnic and recreation spot…
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The Mountain Howlers rock on
A special broadcast hit the airwaves last week in the Yarra Ranges, celebrating incredible young talent ahead of the Hilltop festival on Sunday 15 September.…
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Paranoid and the Androids go live
A special broadcast hit the airwaves last week in the Yarra Ranges, celebrating incredible young talent ahead of the Hilltop festival on Sunday 15 September.…
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Tragic head on collision in Lysterfield
A traumatic road accident has seen a woman lose her life overnight in Lysterfield, one man airlifted to hospital with major injuries, and another taken…
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Transition period led to long-term delays in home care
The release of an additional 20,000 Home Care packages by the Federal Government was welcome news, but has highlighted just how long many older Australians…
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Belgrave Police seek eastern suburbs man
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate 39-year-old David Rellim, who is currently wanted on 21 warrants. Rellim is sought in connection with a…
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Sport
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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…
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Monbulk, Mt Evelyn win semi-finals
Football Premier Division (Semi Finals) Seniors: 2SF Wandin 13.8.86 def Olinda-Ferny Creek 9.11.65; 1SF Woori Yallock 9.13.67 def Monbulk 5.11.41 Reserves: 2SF Mt. Evelyn 5.5.35…
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ProKicking from Monbulk to the US
Monbulk is quickly making a name for itself as a launching pad for Aussies chasing American football dreams, with a program called Prokick Australia helping…
Entertainment
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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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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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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…
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Healesville Sanctuary crowded with local drinks
Healesville Sanctuary once again became a venue for local drinks to connect with a wider audience over the weekend of 30-31 August. The local zoo…
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Nod to the daffodil
Spring has sprung, and the vibrant yellow colours of the season are peeping through trees and across the hills. The distinctive golden daffodil, a firm…
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Spring Show around the corner
Sassafras will be the site of the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society’s beloved annual Spring Show on the weekend of 6 and 7 September. The Spring…
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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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Q and A with Almost June
A special broadcast hit the airwaves last week in the Yarra Ranges, celebrating incredible young talent ahead of the Hilltop festival on Sunday 15 September.…
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Lunar Eclipse
A local photographer, Greg Carrick, went out to Burkes Lookout in Mount Dandenong to capture the different phases of the Lunar Eclipse on 8 September.
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Two different refugees’ stories
Following two articles in previous weeks, Star Mail delved into the Chin community, one of the ethnic groups in Myanmar, and the story of Healesville…
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Date change for Belgrave Survival Day
A beloved community event and volunteer committee will see in 2026 with a new date to to better suit the people it serves and give…
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R.U.T.H run returns
The hills are calling once again, with the R.U.T.H. Run (Running Up That Hill) set to return in 2025 on September 21st at Birdsland Reserve,…
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Claim machete bins cost the government $325,000 is false
WHAT WAS CLAIMED Victoria’s machete disposal bins cost $325,000 each. OUR VERDICT False. The calculation method for the bin costs is incorrect. The government says…