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Gang-gang cockatoo caught in berry good act
A male Gang-gang cockatoo was spotted in Emerald on Wednesday, 16 April - the special moment was captured by Robyn Kuys, when she saw...
Upwey-Belgrave and Emerald RSLs enhance facilities with new veteran grants
Upwey-Belgrave RSL and Emerald RSL, have been awarded significant funding as part of the State Government's ongoing effort to support veterans and their communities....
Police seek witnesses for assault in Upwey
Witnesses are being sought after an alleged assault in Upwey last month.
The alleged altercation between a youth and man happened mid-morning and Belgrave...
Upwey CFA’s jumble sale returns
Upwey CFA is getting ready for its 54th annual jumble sale, and this year’s event promises to be another highlight for the community.
The...
A win for unpaid carers
In a boon for unpaid carers, a council grant has given this valuable and caring subset of the community a chance to exercise and...
Park upgrade for the dogs
Upper Ferntree Gully’s Kings Park is one of 26 parks set to get a major upgrade, making it an even more welcoming spot for...
Emerald exhibition shines a light on local talent
The Hills Hub in Emerald came alive on Friday evening, 4 April, for the grand opening of the Hills Photographic Society’s annual Photography Exhibition....
Casey candidates weigh in on skyrocketing insurance prices
Insurance prices in the electorate of Casey were a hot topic at a recent ‘Meet the Candidates’ event in Tecoma.
With new analysis highlighting just...
Yarra Council is on track
The Yarra Ranges Council delivered its mid-year report on Tuesday 8 April, claiming it’s largely on track for the goals it set out in...
Community invited to recognise unsung heroes in humanitarian awards
Members of the Victorian community have been encouraged to nominate candidates for humanitarian awards.
The annual Fred and Humanity awards celebrate ordinary Australians who make...
Survey shows pain points
In the lead-up to the federal election, Star Mail News ran a community survey over the course of four weeks to gather the thoughts...
Getting more Victorians to the footy
The State Government will help thousands of Victorians get to the footy faster and easier with more frequent tram services to run from Monday...
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Council endorsed 2026 Annual Grant Guide
Yarra Ranges councillors discussed the guidelines for the 2026 Annual Grant, which will be open for application on 2 June, closing mid-July.
Each year,...
