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Former Mount Evelyn local receives OAM
From volunteering at the Olympics and Commonwealth games, to being on the leadership team of just about every sports club in the Mt Evelyn region,…
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A big thanks to heroes from Yarra Glen
Fiona Waters from Bentleigh reached out to the Star Mail to share a heart-warming act of kindness from locals in Yarra Glen. I just wanted to do a shout out…
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Have your say on Belgrave projects
The Belgrave Tecoma Township Group is holding a meeting on Thursday, 29 January at 6pm at Belgrave Library. Residents are invited to share their views, hear about current projects, and…
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Heatwave across Yarra Ranges
VicEmergency has issued a heatwave warning for Tuesday 27 January. Severe to extreme intensity heatwave conditions will peak on Tuesday and Wednesday and may be felt by the rest of…
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Council community links closed for Australia Day
The Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Links will be closed on Monday, 26 January 2026 for the Australia Day public holiday. Arts Centre Warburton, Yarra Ranges Regional Museum and The Memo…
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School’s returning and misogyny is rising – here’s how Yarra Ranges dads can make a difference
The concerning rise of misogynistic behaviour among young men has been brought to the fore as school returns in the Yarra Ranges for 2026. It’s a trend documented by many…
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Animal shelter altruism: FFAR comes to the rescue
In an act of altruism, the Friends Forever Animal Rescue (FFAR) in Gladysdale donated a ute tray chock full of essential supplies after animal rescues were devastated by bushfires. The…
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Communications crucial in bushfire
It’s been a difficult and anxious week for many as bushfires rip through the state, inching close to our own community on Friday 10 January. Marked the worst fire danger…
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Hamnet deserved better at Golden Globes
The 83rd Golden Globes took place on January 12, and I have mixed feelings about the results. Nikki Glaser hosted the ceremony for the second time this year, and once…
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Lilydale Lakeside Writers Group
Lilydale Lakeside Writers Group A guest article by Leanne Margaret Christine’s Note: Many thanks to local author Leanne Margaret, of Croydon, for sharing her experiences and insights of hosting the…
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Dark Times
Cartoonist Danny Zemp reflects on all the negativity in the world. Sometimes, you just need a hug.