News
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Enjoy the outdoors safely these school holidays
The spring school holidays are the perfect time to get back into the great outdoors, and Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging community members to plan…
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CFA urges Victoria to Get Fire Ready
CFA is urging Victorians to Get Fire Ready with more than 500 brigades across the state hosting an event this October to help communities prepare…
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‘Cascading, compounding, concurrent’; climate risks consolidated in daunting national assessment
The Australian Climate Service has released a daunting National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA), modelling the impacts if average global temperatures rise by 1.5, two and…
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Sherbrooke Road and Owen St shut due to storm
Sherbrooke Road and Owen Street in Kallista remain closed after strong winds brought down trees and powerlines in the area. Police are currently on site,…
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‘Forgotten’ healthcare workers take action against privatisation
A push to privatise the employment of essential support workers at Eastern Health has been met with fierce opposition as employees say they feel “forgotten”…
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Township calls for action
A local township group is making an urgent appeal for renewed funding to support its most vulnerable members. The Village Township Group of Ferntree Gully…
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Yarra Ranges Council up for four awards recognising innovation
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is set to recognise the efforts of Yarra Ranges Council to innovate for the local community at an upcoming…
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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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Registrations now open for Australia’s largest citizen science project
Spring has arrived and so has Australia’s favourite citizen science event. A national celebration of our diverse birdlife, from magpies and fairy-wrens to cockatoos, curlews…
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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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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…
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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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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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Reservoir fire outbreak
A grassfire broke out at Cardinia Reservoir, with smoke visible from surrounding communities and major roads on September 16. Emergency crews were called to the…
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Walks that ‘light up’ over summer
As the year winds away and the sun peeks out a little more each day, exploring across the Yarra Ranges can be a lot of…
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Keen to leaf a legacy
Belgrave Heights Christian School didn’t just leaf it to chance on Wednesday, 10 September, students, staff, parents, and MP Aaron Violi got their hands dirty…
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Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival program launched
With excitement building for the inaugural Dandenong Ranges Literary Festival this October, the festival program was officially launched last week at a special event in…
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Youth tradies a go in Boronia
Making a difference with a hands on approach, a local Rotary will celebrate the one year anniversary of a free new youth program being delivered…
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Man charged after tragic head on collision in Lysterfield
A traumatic road accident saw a Croydon woman lose her life last week in Lysterfield, one man airlifted to hospital with major injuries, and another…