News
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Art shines light on domestic violence
The White Ribbon Art Gallery is inviting the community to a special fundraising dinner on Friday 5 December, at the Emerald Hills Hub, kicking off…
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Cafe connects people for challenging conversations
A Dandenong Ranges community house has been quietly offering regular support for people to broach the subject of the death of a loved one, with…
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Posties bite back against dog-related attacks ahead of busy season
Dog owners across the outer east are being urged this holiday season to secure their pets as postie safety concerns continue to rise. Mooroolbark remains…
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Free rides for locals at Puffing Billy’s 125th anniversary
Puffing Billy, Australia’s most beloved heritage train and one of the world’s best preserved steam railways, is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a special Community…
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Capturing life in motion
Every day brings Walter Berger to a new place, a new challenge, and a story waiting to be told. Star News journalist Afraa Kori explores…
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Yarra Ranges Council updates advocacy priorities
Yarra Ranges Council has updated its advocacy priorities at the Tuesday 25 November council meeting. The council updates its advocacy agenda each year, identifying key…
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Festive family fun in Emerald
Emerald families are invited to enjoy a magical day of Christmas fun as Emerald Co-op Mitre 10 teams up with Fernlea Community House to host…
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Celebrating 40 years at Emerald Secondary
Emerald Secondary College marked a major milestone celebrating its 40th anniversary with past and present staff on Friday, 21 November. The nostalgic reunion event was…
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Solar farm finds home in The Basin
A solar farm has officially opened in The Basin, four years after planning first began. The 11,000 700-watt bifacial solar panels have been positioned on…
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Sport
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Hills star Oskar Taylor taken by the GWS Giants with pick 15
The GWS Giants have selected Upwey-Tecoma and South Belgrave junior Oskar Taylor with pick 15 in the 2025 AFL Draft. Drafted after a premiership year…
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Monbulk bowling club celebrates 60th anniversary in style.
The club activities went to a whole new level this week with the Bowling club celebrating its 60th year. Many past players and current members…
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Fun Run returns to support Angliss kids
The Rotary Club of Emerald and District’s Kids Fun Run with Puffing Billy returns to the Puffing Billy Railway Station in Gembrook on Sunday, 30…
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Neither rain, hail, sleight, nor snow would stand in the way of Monbulk victory.
Midweek Pennant. On one of the more difficult weather days in memory the Midweek bowlers battled away on Remembrance Day to complete their round 3…
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Teams honour the fallen in dedicated round
For cricket traditionalists, real cricket returned on the weekend with all but the Sixth XI engaged in day one of two-day action. With the clearer…
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Belgrave team masters Tai Chi on China’s stage
When the local Belgrave Tai Chi team stepped onto the competition floor in Wudang, China, representing Australia, it wasn’t just about medals, it was the…
Entertainment
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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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Poets gather for Woorilla
2025 has seen another huge outpouring of literary art take shape in poetry submissions of all kinds from near and far at the annual Woorilla…
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Creativity thrives across all ages in Monbulk’s art event
The town of Monbulk has truly found its artistic heart as it marked its second annual, ‘Celebrate Monbulk’ art event on Thursday evening, 13 November.…
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Succesful Spanish tour for Smoke Stack Rhino
Yarra Valley-based band Smoke Stack Rhino set their sights on the shores of Spain, taking their local sound to Europe at the end of last…
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Defrosted kicks off with Zak Gully
Not your usual gig spot, a local library has hosted the second in a series of free music events to highlight and celebrate young musicians…
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She Shapes History comes to the Yarra Ranges
A little online storytelling can go a long way, and locals may have noticed the stories and scenery of some amazing figures from Yarra Ranges’…
In Business – Sponsored
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Sheen Ferntree Gully: Celebrating decades of service, community spirit, and quality repairs
For more than 35 years, Sheen Ferntree Gully has proudly supported the community it calls home. What began as a local workshop dedicated to quality…
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Customer satisfaction the goal for New Belgrave Motors
New Belgrave Motors are reliable, experienced and always go the extra mile. Owners and dynamic duo Shane and Cindy Taylor say safety is the number…
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New look for old name at Knoxbrooke
If you have travelled along York Road, Mount Evelyn recently you may have noticed changes happening at Yarra View Nursery and Yarra View Garden Centre.…
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Best Christmas prize draw yet
The festive spirit is in full swing at Monbulk Bowling Club as we get ready to bring some Christmas cheer to our wonderful community. This…
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End the year with festive cheer
As Christmas approaches, with less than a month to go, there is a sense of positivity and hope for an enjoyable 2026. At Monbulk and…
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Tight-knit bonds form across generations at Aveo’s Fountain Court
An intergenerational program is teaching teens that genuine connections don’t require Wi-Fi – just a pair of knitting needles, a ball of wool, and plenty…
More News
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Council to meet once a month, an hour earlier
The council will meet only once a month and an hour earlier starting next year, with Cardinia Shire following a statewide trend to opt out…
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Echidna on the hunt for dream house
It’s not every day you see an Echidna waltz into a real estate office, but Olinda’s Fletchers staff in their office in the Yarra Ranges…
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Scouts do their bit for Emerald
The Emerald Scout Group is aiming to make the festive season a little brighter for local families facing hardship, launching an ambitious Christmas hamper donation…
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Storm set to strike
Damaging wind gusts with a line of showers and thunderstorms moving through central areas and Gippsland, including far eastern Melbourne. A front moving through central…
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Year-8 students, eight bins, one mission
This Christmas, Emerald Secondary College’s Year 8 SEAL class is stepping up to spread some festive cheer by leading a “Reverse Advent Calendar” project with…
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Farewell to one of a kind
When the remarkable Ray Yates died last week, Monbulk was left to mourn the loss of one of its greatest champions. Ray truly was one…