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Council non-committal in push for CCTV

This week, Star Mail brings you the sixth and final week of the Capturing the Yarra Ranges campaign which sought to better understand the...

Cheaper power bills pledge as Dutton spurs gas supply

Peter Dutton promises to slash power bills, permanent migration and government spending in his pitch to become a "steady hand" prime minister. Ruling out offering...

Infrastructure, the top priority for the urban area

Drainage, road rehabilitation and footpath construction are the highlights for the urban area in the Yarra Ranges Council’s proposed budget for 2025-26. This matched...

Croquet Club in fine form

On Monday 24 March, Lilydale hosted the Ringwood Croquet Club in what was expected to be a very close game with Ringwood in second...

Awards presented to Little Athletics community

Yarra Ranges athletics would like to thank the wonderful families and athletes who have contributed to the 2024/25 Summer Track and Field season. Special...

Kilsyth Cricket Club’s Best and Fairest award winners

Kilsyth Cricket Club recently held its vote count for the Club’s Best and Fairest Awards for both the Women's and Men’s Teams. In every home...

Heroic comeback win for Barkerettes, Barkers off to a flyer

Barkerettes mounted a stunning comeback on Saturday to finally overcome State 4 West’s North Sunshine Eagles, in a thrilling Nike FC Cup tie at...

Kilsyth’s double premiership glory

It was a great weekend for Kilsyth Cricket Club with the Third and Fourth XI’s both winning premierships after hard-fought Grand Finals against Yarra...

The Final Showdown of the Eastern 55 Senior Pennant

The finals were under threat from thunderstorms and heavy rain. Thank goodness the forecasters were wrong. The last round started in fog, previous rounds...

Mont De Lancey welcomes first artist in residence

Mont De Lancey has embarked on a new and exciting venture with a local watercolour artist to activate and enliven its gallery space. Mount...

Family fun for a sustainable future

Monbulk is preparing to host a first-of-its-kind event for the Yarra Ranges this weekend bringing all things electrification and sustainability to the fore, alongside...

Exhibition for interaction

Yering Station is hosting an exhibition to commemorate the fifth anniversary of a Yarra Valley sculptor’s death.  INTERACTION, an exhibition of artworks created by Ernst...

Add these to the calendar

World Day of Prayer Mooroolbark locals will join with millions of prayer partners around the globe as they unite in prayer next Friday to mark...

Healing through art

Underneath my Umbrella has launched 'Black and White' an exhibition series bringing family violence, the lived experiences of survivors and the journey they go...

Recently formed Yarra Ranges based theatre company

A new theatre company wants to provide a production opportunity to people in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. Hills Act Theatre Company was...

Coalition’s Gazette News complaint dismissed by AEC

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has dismissed claims made by the Coalition that a local news outlet was just a Teal funded publication designed...

Council applies three per cent rate cap in draft 2025-26 budget

While attention was drawn to the Federal Government’s budget this week, Yarra Ranges Council was also releasing its draft 2025-26 budget on the same...

Federal election called, voters to head to polls on 3 May

Australians will head to the polls for a federal election on May 3. After months of speculation, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the election date...

‘Koality arrest’: Mooroolbark Police catch criminal koala

Police made a “koality arrest” when responding to a burglary in progress in Yarra Junction last night. The resident’s barking dog notified her of...

Police investigate fatal Croydon collision

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Croydon this morning. It is understood a car and a motorcyclist collided at the intersection...

Cost-of-living still the talking point as Federal budget released

The final Federal Budget before the upcoming election set for May this year has been released. Previously promised Medicare and health investments, Future Made in...

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Croquet Club in fine form

On Monday 24 March, Lilydale hosted the Ringwood Croquet Club in what was expected to be a very close game with Ringwood in second...