News
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Where and when? CFA Community meetings and events across the Yarra Ranges.
According to the Country Fire Authority, Victoria is heading into what is expected to be a challenging fire season. Encouraging residents and property owners to…
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New research finds costlier, deadlier fires becoming more common
New research from the University of Tasmania’s Fire Centre has highlighted how the most catastrophic wildfires are occurring more frequently, with 43 per cent of…
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99 tales and a bottle of champagne to celebrate Dawn Rooke’s birthday
From a chance meeting with Marilyn Monroe to administering first aid to firefighters in some of Victoria’s worst disasters, Dawn Rooke has seen and done…
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Gasps as ‘horror movie’ school bus crash video aired
Gasps echoed across a court room filled with dozens of teens involved in a crash as they watched the moment a truck with faulty brakes…
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Biodiversity Blitz finishes with Yarra Ranges in top three
Yarra Ranges has finished third for the 2025 Biodiversity Blitz with 5653 recorded observations. The LGA finished behind second-placed Frankston City Council (5886) and ladder…
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One avenue to emergency relief lost in the Outer East as Uniting services lose funding
One key provider of emergency relief services has missed out on crucial funding from the Australian Government, resulting in the closure of their services in…
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Two events in the Yarra Valley support FightMND
FightMND is inviting the Yarra Valley community members to join its major drive. In 2013, former AFL player and coach Neale Daniher AO was diagnosed…
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In pictures: Nation pauses to honour Blue Ribbon Day
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) joined police forces across the country on Monday, 29 September, to pause and reflect on National Police Remembrance Day (NPRD),…
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‘I wish I had died’: schoolgirl’s suffering after crash
A young girl has described wishing she had died instead of suffering a crippling foot injury, as a truck driver faced court for ploughing into…
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Sport
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Spotlight on the unbeaten
In a rare sporting feat, four local clubs across the Dandenongs, Hills and Yarra Valley have completed perfect seasons in 2025, each going through their…
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Brodie shoots a gold medal
Yering District Archers’ Ethan Brodie came back from New Zealand with brilliant results. Brodie has been into archery for seven years, and he finally made…
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Brisbane Lions successfully defends their premiership title
Brisbane Lions have become back-to-back AFL premiers, beating Geelong Cats by 47 points on 27 September.
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Coveted EFNL teams of the year announced
The coveted Eastern Football Netball League’s Team of the Year squads have been announced for the 2025 season, highlighting the best players in the competition.…
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Eastern Ranges Boys in blue bring it home
The Eastern Ranges Boys took the field up against the Sandringham Dragons at 1pm and didn’t have the hot start that the girls did, down…
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Eastern Ranges Girls make history with flag win
The talented young footballers of the Eastern Ranges have proven their credentials, celebrating a historic pair of premierships on Saturday 20 September. It marks the…
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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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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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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Realistic view of endangered wildlife both near and far
Denise Smith’s love of animals has always been there and it was that love that led her down an artistic path. As a self-taught artist,…
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Celebrate the love of lavender at Warratina’s Lavender Harvest this November
The Lavender Harvest Weekend at Warratina Lavender Farm is on from the 29 to the 30 November this year. This event promises plenty of engaging…
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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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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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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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Stufflers bring teddy bear magic to Lilydale Marketplace these school holidays
Special $10 bear-making experience runs July 14-18 Parents searching for the perfect school holiday activity need look no further than Lilydale Marketplace, where the beloved…
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Tudor Village proud to announce sponsorship of Lilydale Bowling Club
Tudor Village in Lilydale is very proud to once again be a premium sponsor of the Lilydale Bowling Club. In announcing the partnership, Tudor Village’s…
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QHealth Lilydale Doctors: Your local healthcare partner
QHealth – Lilydale Doctors is committed to delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare with a strong focus on community wellbeing. Conveniently located on the main streets of…
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A legacy of excellence and innovation
Nestled in the heart of Lilydale, AG Automotive has been a cornerstone of the community for over three decades. Established in the 1980s, this family-run…
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‘It’s exhaustion, incapacity, paralysis’: The reality of living with narcolepsy
Narcolepsy – have you heard of it? Narcolepsy is estimated to affect around one in 2000 to 5000 Australians, though there’s no official data on…
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Mooroolbark police evasion ends in arrest
A man has been arrested after evading police in an allegedly stolen vehicle in Mooroolbark. Mooroolbark police were called to a sus vehicle on Felix…
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Black Saturday survivor’s plea to ‘Get Fire Ready’ this summer
A Black Saturday survivor who lost his wife and son has warned of community complacency as Victoria heads into a high fire risk summer season.…
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Victoria Police reflect on losses and legacy
Police forces across the country on Monday 29 September stopped to pause and reflect on National Police Remembrance Day (NPRD), a solemn occasion dedicated to…
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Mark the calendar for Lilydale’s street fair
The time has come to prepare the calendar for the Lilydale Township Action Group’s end-of-year celebration, as the fourth annual Lilydale Melba Festival and Street…
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The life of a Yarra Junction police officer
Australia recognised the sacrifice and service of our police force on Monday 29 September for National Police Remembrance Day. The Star Mail had a chat…