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Outsmart parcel pirates
As parcel volumes surge ahead, Australia Post is urging Australians to be on high alert as this time of year tends to see a spike…
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Call back to ‘Capturing the Yarra Ranges’
The Star Mail’s six-week ‘Capturing the Yarra Ranges’ campaign narrowed in on the dilapidated CCTV network in the region in 2025, proving a hotbed for…
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Flying high with OAM
Dr Colin Walker of Pearcedale has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List. The veterinarian…
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Bushfire plans for horses are esential
Pets and larger animals such as horses need to be included in farm and household fire planning, to ensure both people and animals are as…
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Sunburn posing painful threat to Victorian’s health
Records released recently reveal the true scale of Victorians requiring emergency assistance for sunburn every year for the past 20 years, according to government records.…
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Victoria records highest-ever number of cancer diagnoses
New data released today by the Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR) has revealed that in 2024 the state recorded the highest number of new cancer diagnoses…
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A century of life, love, and resilience
Cranbourne East resident Dorothy Jones lives a century of life, love, and resilience. Residing in Langford Grange, she celebrated her 100-year-old milestone with her family…
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Lonely fight with violence
A South East woman, a victim of family violence, is determined to tell her story. The single mother has been worried that her little boy…
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Chery Omoda musical chairs
It’s getting quite difficult to keep track of the constantly evolving brands and sub-brands within the giant Chinese Chery group. The most recent development is…
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Sport
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The Momentum rolls on the Monbulk greens.
Tuesday Midweek Pennant The weeks results in Midweek Pennant has delivered the Bowling club with a very nourishing treat, a very tasty clean sweep with…
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Hills clubs rewarded for road safety efforts
Six football clubs in the Hills have been rewarded for their efforts to promote road safety in their communities through the Transport Accident Commission (TAC)’s…
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Mount Evelyn mount up to the challenge
According to Guns and Roses, nothing lasts forever in the cold November rain…except for the rain, it seems. For the second week in a row,…
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Monbulk top side go back-to-back.
Saturday Pennant. Side 1 Division 2 After finally breaking the season duck with their first win last week, the Monbulk top side went back-to-back with…
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Hawks break the winning drought in Saturday Pennant
Team 1 Division 2 After a frustrating start to the season having lost 3 out of their first 4 games on the last end the…
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Soggy Saturday stops play
After intense rains during the early morning of Saturday, only a select few got to grace the field to play some cricket in the afternoon.…
Entertainment
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The creative scene across the Valley and Ranges
The arts and creative scene across the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges offers something for everyone. And better yet, there are so many free galleries…
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Playlunch packs out Sooki Lounge
Local Dandenong Ranges band Playlunch raised the roof at their sold out Sooki Lounge show on 5 December with an electrifying performance. The self-described “bogan…
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Oracle of Sassafras hosts Tropfest crew for short film
Oracle of Sassafras welcomed the cast and crew of the short film, ‘Sand Trap’ on Tuesday, 2 December, for the 2026 Tropfest competition, the world’s…
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Revisions unfolds to community
Sunday 23 November saw the Yarra Ranges community experience a unique and immersive art experience, which featured tours and artist talks to reflect on a…
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Art for the teens, mural artist steps up
Youth art is firmly in focus, with a local mural artist unveiling big plans, stepping forward to give local teens the spotlight alongside the creative…
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Soul and story telling
Yarra Ranges are in for a treat as duo Tex Perkins and Matt Walker get ready to bring their iconic sound to Upwey next week.…
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Flowery family fun at Blue Lotus Water Garden
With the pressures of Christmas now over, I’m sure many parents are looking for ways to keep the kids entertained over the school holidays. The…
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Soar to new heights
Take your family on an unforgettable adventure aboard the Arthurs Seat Eagle, a thrilling gondola ride that soars high above the stunning Mornington Peninsula. Whether…
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Discover the spirit of Killik
Killik Handcrafted Rum was born in the hills of Belgrave with a single ambition-to bring Australian rum back into the spotlight. In a world where…
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Fragrant and fresh
Just an hour from Melbourne, nestled in the charming hills of Olinda, lies Australia’s most exceptional tea experience. Tealeaves, a family-run business with over 30…
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Discover the magic of Grace and Louie
Grace and Louie Booksellers is a must-visit experience offering a warm, inviting space brimming with a selection of carefully curated titles, antique touches, and plenty…
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The very best of the Hills
Nestled in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, Kallista General Store and Cellars is truly “your local store with a little bit more.” This community…
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Jimny fun and games
Jimny: it’s all in the name. Since its get-go the quirky small Suzuki SUV has been on a ‘fun run’, on and off road. Last…
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Impressive SUV alternative
Although Korean carmaker SsangYong has been in the Australian market for the past 20 years it has never been able to get close to the…
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Hyundai eye on the future
Ever been eyeballed by a car? Recently, while picking up a Hyundai test vehicle, I had the strange feeling the eyes (aka round headlamps with…
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Glenfern Valley delight
Glenfern Valley Bushlands is a 100-acre reserve off Glenfern Road south of Upwey. The area was a patch of neglected bush surrounding a disused quarry,…
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Make healthy choices this New Year
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is urging the community to make healthy and safe choices when celebrating during the New Year period. ADF chief…
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Sticking to New Year’s resolutions
New Year’s is a time of celebration and welcoming a fresh start but it’s also the time where those seemingly unattainable resolutions are made. What…