News
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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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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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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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‘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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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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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…
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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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Share your thoughts on Chirnside Park’s future
Community members are being asked to share their thoughts and ideas for Chirnside’s future with a new structure plan and local movement plan getting underway.…
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Liveability survey to be conducted in late September
Yarra Ranges Council has commissioned a survey of the community’s views and experiences. It will explore community priorities, beliefs, experience of living in their local…
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Sport
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Coldstream Junior Football Club is about to bounce back giving more opportunities to local children
After a challenging season, the Coldstream Junior Football Club has begun preparing for the next season. The junior sporting club, with over 130 years of…
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One more championship belt to inspire young children
The Melbourne Heavyweight Champion came back to the boxing ring in front of huge crowds to gain another championship belt. Coldstream Boxing Club coach Hayden…
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Anderson recognised by AFL life members
Healesville Junior Football Club product Brylee Anderson was selected as one of the 2025 AFL Life Members Education Assistance Award winners. Brylee became the winner…
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Recognising the best of 2025 for the Lilydale Eagles
The Lilydale Eagles came together on Friday 12 September to celebrate the season that was in 2025 at the Crown Hotel in Lilydale. The Seniors…
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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, 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…
Entertainment
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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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Wilde’s witty work a must see at Lilydale Theatre
With a witty script that is undeniably and wonderfully Oscar Wilde, the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company takes on his highly regarded The Importance of Being…
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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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Council seeks feedback on parking in Mount Evelyn
Yarra Ranges Council is reviewing the parking restrictions at Mount Evelyn to improve safety and ensure appropriate time restrictions work with local businesses and the…
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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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Lilydale development partnership soured by oppressive conduct
A property development partnership that was set to deliver a unit complex in Baker Street Lilydale turned sour with one party accusing the other of…
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Land between Wonga Park and Chirnside Park given subdivision approval
A five-lot subdivision of land that separates Wonga Park from Chirnside Park has been approved by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) despite objections…
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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…