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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…
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A cinematic milestone – Cameo turns 90
Belgrave’s Cameo Cinema isn’t just a place to catch a flick; it’s a cherished local gem that’s been creating unforgettable memories for nearly a century,…
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Respect starts here
Three women are standing up for gender based violence this week, creating a mural in Belgrave on ‘Respect’ as part of the UN Women’s 16…
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A rising star in the kitchen
An apprentice chef from Dudley’s Restaurant in Olinda was honoured with the prestigious Casey Apprentice and Trainee Award by Federal Member Aaron Violi. The recognition…
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Compelled by love, youth raise funds
Ending the year with some good cheer and kindness, a group of young Rotarians from Emerald have raised funds for an international charity, showing dedication…
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Man dies in fatal Mooroolbark hit-run, charges laid
A Ferntree Gully man has been charged following a fatal hit-and-run collision in Mooroolbark on Friday 5 December that claimed the life of a Lilydale…
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Free Christmas cookie event in Bayswater
A Bayswater-based organisation, Pakari, renowned for its dedication to mental health and community support, is inviting locals to a free and festive event on Thursday,…
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Police seek help for trailer crime
Knox Police are seeking information from the community regarding a stolen trailer and machinery from a business in Bayswater. The alleged offender went to a…
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Upgrades to national parks in the Yarra Ranges
Visitors to Gembrook and the Yarra Ranges have even more reason to explore the outdoors, with Parks Victoria wrapping up a series of upgrades and…
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