News
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Emerald and Pakenham Libraries secures grant for CCTV upgrade
Cardinia Shire Libraries in Emerald and Pakenham have received $10,223 grant as part of the Victorian Government’s latest Living Libraries Infrastructure Program to enhance its…
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Borrowers denied Christmas bonus as rates stay on hold
The Reserve Bank of Australia has denied mortgage holders an early Christmas gift, leaving interest rates on hold at its final meeting of the year.…
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Big breakfast, bigger impact
Two specialist schools, Eastern Ranges School in Ferntree Gully and Glenallen School in Glen Waverley welcomed the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) to serve breakfast and…
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Belgrave South secures defibrillator for students and community
Belgrave South Primary School has been named one of two winners of St John Ambulance Victoria’s 2025 Shocktober Competition. The win was significant as it…
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Santa Runs to Kallista this December
Kallista–The Patch Fire Brigade is gearing up for its exciting annual Christmas tradition, the Santa Run, which will take place over three consecutive days from…
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Rainy weekend at the lavender Festival 2025
The foothills of Wandin North hosted community from near and far to celebrate all things against lavender, with damp conditions no deterrent. A rainy forecast…
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Local charity launches Hope for the Holidays Christmas campaign
Holy Fools, a grassroots charity supporting people experiencing homelessness and hardship across the Yarra Ranges, has launched its annual Christmas campaign with an ambitious goal:…
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CFA brings Santa to the Hills
Santa runs galore! The big guy is busy and may be spotted in your neighbourhood in the coming weeks – now more than ever is…
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Knox celebrates heritage
The community of Knox finished up November, turning back time, with a first-time Heritage Day event hosted by the Knox Historical Society at their Ambleside…
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Norm Smith: the bus driver who moved the community
As Emerald Secondary College celebrated its 40th birthday in November, Star Mail highlighted some of the biggest contributors to the school, one such individual is…
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Yarra Ranges community links closed on Thursday afternoon
Yarra Ranges Council’s Community Links will be closed from 2pm on Thursday 11 December 2025 and the Contact Centre will also be closed from 3pm.…
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Prepare your patch
The most recent Australian Council for Fire and Emergency Services (AFAC) modelling has declared the Yarra Ranges to be an Increased Risk Zone for the…












