News
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Free Bingo Night at the Warburton Golf Club this October
The Warburton Golf Club is hosting a free bingo night as part of celebrations for Get Online Week. The free night is on 22 October…
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AusNet aerial inspections in the Yarra Ranges
AusNet will be in the Yarra Ranges undertaking aerial inspections from Monday 15 to Friday 19 September. Locations include Warburton, Warburton East, Belgrave South, Big…
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Warburton’s printing legend hangs up the tools after 80 years
One of Warburton’s oldest businesses, the family run printing company L.S. Gill and Son has hung up its tools after 80 years of service to…
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Warburton Golf Club open day
Come join the Warburton Golf Club’s open day on Sunday 21 September. From 11am to 2pm, join the club for an afternoon of barefoot bowls,…
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Produce, passion and people at the heart of ECOSS Spring Twilight Market
Rain, hail or shine, the vibes were blooming at the Yarra Valley ECOSS Spring Twilight Market on 12 September. People flowed in and throughout the…
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Emergency services confident after MTB rescue exercise success
A successful exercise by the Upper Yarra SES has given the Upper Yarra community faith in its ability to respond to mountain bike rescues. The…
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Council pass controversial Hoddle Street planning application
After a lengthy debate, a planning application for a 25 lot subdivision in Yarra Junction was approved at the 9 September Yarra Ranges Council meeting.…
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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…
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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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Sport
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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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Winner blitzes the field
There was no V.V.V. Comp this week, as the Club hosted a Senior’s event on the Monday. The V.V.V’s will definitely be back next week,…
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09Horse Talk
Well, how good was the weather Saturday? A gorgeous day for the Poles Clinic at Upper Yarra Pony Club. Testing some skill levels and learning…
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Regardless of the result, Yarra Glen U18 boys fight hard
The Yarra Glen Under 18s did themselves proud by making the preliminary final at Yarra Junction on Saturday 6 September. Coming up against a very…
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Mullet seals grand final spot
The Healesville Recreation Reserve was buzzing on Saturday as Wandin booked their place in the grand final with a hard-fought win over Olinda in the…
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Two Burras’ teams win preliminary finals to advance
Preliminary finals have arrived. The Warburton-Millgrove Football Netball Club (WMFNC) still had all netball teams in and the senior footy. The day took place at…
Entertainment
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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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A year of firsts: Donna Legg prepares first solo exhibition
After being appointed Mont De Lancey’s first artist-in-residence in March, Wandin’s Donna Legg will host her first solo exhibition in September. “It is a bit…
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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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Everyone can be a community radio presenter like Cora Zon
The opportunity to be on community radio came to Cora Zon out of the blue in July 2014, after the opening of Exit Theatre’s production…
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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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Spring Show around the corner
Sassafras will be the site of the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society’s beloved annual Spring Show on the weekend of 6 and 7 September. The Spring…
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Range of classes at Woori
Woori Community House is thrilled to announce that our comprehensive Term Three program is now available, featuring an exciting blend of both brand-new offerings and…
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Magic of wood fire heating
There’s something truly magical about stepping through your front door on a frosty July evening to be greeted by the gentle crackle of burning logs…
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Pump up for paintball fun
Looking for a thrilling and action-packed activity these school holidays? Paintball Skirmish has you covered with experiences tailored for all ages—yes, even the younger adventurers!…
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50 years of Yarra Valley Gas
A stalwart of a local business is set to raise the bar this year and celebrate a remarkable milestone. 2025 marks 50 years of Yarra…
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Evolution of wood heating
When Christian Bergmoser founded Euro Fireplaces in 2010, he brought a fresh vision to the wood heating industry: creating solutions that combine aesthetic appeal with…
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Millwarra Primary School’s stellar start to the year
Millwarra Primary School has had a wonderful start to 2025, with Melanie Hancock assuming the role of Principal. The entire school community participated in establishing…
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Goated walk and talk at Haining Farm
Farmers, park rangers and environmental enthusiasts gathered together at Haining Farm to learn about the fascinating world of the Liwik Barring Landscape Conservation Area (LCA)…
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Transition period led to long-term delays in home care
The release of an additional 20,000 Home Care packages by the Federal Government was welcome news, but has highlighted just how long many older Australians…
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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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Over $1 million raised at firefighter stair climb
CFAs from the Upper Yarra displayed determination and grit as they successfully completed the 12th annual Melbourne Firefighters Stair Climb (MFSC). On 6 September members…
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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.