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Christmas window winners announced: Spreading festive cheer across the Shire
The Yarra Ranges Council has officially announced the winners of its highly anticipated annual Christmas Window Display Competition, celebrating the incredible creativity and festive spirit…
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Cans and more for community
A bountiful boon of food, festive cheer and a little bit more has come to a local food relief service this in the Hills this…
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Only untouched land: Community call for morality to protect environment
“That bit of land that they’re saying they want to take out is the only land that was left untouched by the fire”. Montrose resident,…
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Homes, schools to be in ‘direct firing line’ of quarry blasting
The environment surrounding the Montrose quarry is unique; to one side is dense bushland and on the other are commercial buildings and a major arterial…
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Question and answer: Key community concerns about quarry expansion
There are several concerns residents and community members have raised since the proposed Montrose quarry expansion came to light in October. Star Mail put numerous…
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The dangers of dust, resident rights and what Boral’s doing about it
Silica dust has been described as “the new asbestos” and carries much of the same, if not more, concern for the health and safety of…
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Community claims quarry expansion puts nature, clean air, health at risk
“Montrose deserves better. Our schools deserve better, and our children deserve far, far better”. This was the passionate declaration of a mother and school teacher,…
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Staying fire safe during the summer holidays
Many of the places Yarra Ranges locals love to enjoy on their summer holidays are in a heightened fire risk area so before hitting the…
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Valley archery volunteer takes a bow
12 years ago when Lilydale local Mark Southall started archery with his daughter, being recognised by Archery Australia was not something he foresaw. Awarded Runner-up…
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Residents concerned over Butterfield Reserve maintenance
Star Mail Healesville office has received complaints from residents and frequent users of Butterfield Reserve in Emerald about the current condition of the popular park.…
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Belgrave Lake Park Cottage and Selby CFA bring community together for Christmas party
The Belgrave Lake Park Cottage (BLPC) playgroup held its annual Christmas party on Sunday, 7 December, from 1pm to 3pm, with local families gathered to…
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Merry Monbulk jingles all the way!
The annual Merry Monbulk Street Fair saw locals and visitors drop into the township of Monbulk for some festive fun last week – offering community…
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