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Oakridge’s pinot noir represents Yarra Valley wine at Parliament House
Oakridge Wines competed against other Victorian wineries for the prestigious Premier’s Trophy but fell short of the award. The Victorian Parliament House was crowded with…
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‘Class warfare’: blowtorch on softened home gas bans
Homeowners in Victoria will be exempted from replacing broken-down gas heaters and hot water systems with electric models under watered-down rules. Controversial state plans to…
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Last chance for Annual Grants
Community groups and artists across the Yarra Ranges have until 14 July to apply for funding for events and projects, through Yarra Ranges Council’s Annual…
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Bronze for Boer in WorldSkills Australia’s national floristry competition
Wandin Florist’s apprentice Elisabeth Boer was off to Brisbane earlier this month to show off her talents in the 2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships. Her…
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Crossing concerns continue in Montrose
The removal of one of the two crossing guards in Montrose is raising the ire of residents, with safety concerns at the new intersection leading…
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The marvellous Monty Maizels: a life of film and radio over 102 years
From delivering an iconic line in an Australian classic to working with some of Australia’s greatest radio talent, Monty Maizels has had a life and…
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Yarra Ranges Council advocates for satellite university campuses
A Yarra Ranges Council initiative to establish “satellite university campuses” using existing infrastructure was unanimously supported at the National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA)…
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Council needs feedback from community for Paths and Trails Plan
Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) is encouraging community members to give feedback for the Draft Paths and Trails Plan 2025-2035. The Draft Paths and Trails Plan…
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Shop 16’s mega food relief market makes a return
Every Wednesday, Mooroolbark’s The Terrace is brought to life as volunteers host a food relief market. The Shop 16 Food Relief initiative, supported by Outer…
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Disappointment in ESVF
An urgent motion was tabled at the 24 June Yarra Ranges Council meeting to again express disappointment in the Emergency Services Volunteer Fund (ESVF) and…
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Yarra Ranges Council onboard for 2025-2029 Eastern Region Group of Councils’ strategic plan
Yarra Ranges Council has voted to note the Eastern Region Group of Councils (ERG) 2025-2029 Strategic Plan at the Tuesday 24 June council meeting. The…
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Funding will be supplied to support long term fruit fly management plans
The Star Mail has received confirmation that some funding will be forthcoming to help grassroots efforts to prevent the spread of the Queensland Fruit Fly…