News
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2025’s best pics from the view of the Valley
Stunning pictures aplenty featured in the pages of the Star Mail in 2025. Here is a selection of the best snaps from the year just…
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Call back to ‘Capturing the Yarra Ranges’
The Star Mail’s six-week ‘Capturing the Yarra Ranges’ campaign narrowed in on the dilapidated CCTV network in the region in 2025, proving a hotbed for…
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Tips for saving on back to school costs
Now Christmas is over, families are bracing for the hefty costs that come with outfitting children for the new academic year. From clothing and supplies…
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Preparing kids to go back to school
Parents and guardians across Australia are gearing up for the back-to-school season. Whether it’s the first day of school or the start of a new…
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Can you cure a hangover?
After seeing in the New Year you are probably going to be feeling a little bit under the weather. For a lot of people, nursing…
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Sticking to New Year’s resolutions
New Year’s is a time of celebration and welcoming a fresh start but it’s also the time where those seemingly unattainable resolutions are made. What…
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Make healthy choices this New Year
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is urging the community to make healthy and safe choices when celebrating during the New Year period. ADF chief…
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Victoria records highest-ever number of cancer diagnoses
New data released today by the Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR) has revealed that in 2024 the state recorded the highest number of new cancer diagnoses…
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Sunburn posing painful threat to Victorian’s health
Records released recently reveal the true scale of Victorians requiring emergency assistance for sunburn every year for the past 20 years, according to government records.…
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Sport
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Healesville’s junior girls on the rise
Stage 1 Girls – Healesville 94 defeated St Andrews 46 Healesville’s junior girls team are improving by the week. Bowling first, they took 8 wickets…
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Grand final victory
Healesville Tennis Club had another grand final win this week, with the Wednesday Section 2 mid-week ladies, beating Templeton 4 sets to 2 in a…
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One win for YG team
In midweek pennant, Side 1 played home against Croydon. A couple of late withdrawals from Yarra Glen’s side gave the selectors some headaches, but they…
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Two Tuesday wins for Healesville
Tuesday’s Side 1 played Boronia at home and we knew it was going to be tough as Boronia were in fifth place and Healesville were…
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Mid-season challenges ahead at Yarra Glen Bowls Club
As we reach the half way point of the season, Yarra Glen have now played all opponents once, and each team has its own challenges…
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Bowls Challenge success
The last night of the Community Bowls Challenge, played for the Charles Hort Memorial Trophy was played under a beautiful summer’s night. There were four…
Entertainment
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TarraWarra Museum of Art mourns inaugural director Maudie Palmer
The TarraWarra Museum of Art is mourning the death of inaugural director Dr Maudie Palmer AO, who died on 3 December 2025. Dr Palmer was…
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Healesville’s Sandra Thom-Jones wins the Scarlett Stiletto
Healesville author Sandra Thom-Jones has found herself in the spotlight again at the Sisters in Crime’s 32nd Scarlet Stiletto Awards. Having already had a category…
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Healesville piper part of record-breaking AC/DC event
A Healesville resident is now the proud owner of a new world record, alongside 373 others. Walter Skilton was one of 374 pipers who descended…
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Art ‘From the Heart’ at Warburton Waterwheel this November
The Warburton Waterwheel’s art exhibition this November is hosting an array of art carefully crafted by the Valley Arts Network (VAN). Titled From the Heart,…
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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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Writers and Rhythm merge for 33rd festival
On Friday, 7 November, five musical guests will grace the halls of the Healesville Uniting Church at 7pm. Friday’s shenanigans are a part of the…
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A spring, summer escape
As the cool mist of winter gives way to warm sunshine, Rochford Winery comes alive in the vibrant energy of spring and summer. The vineyard…
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Crafted to perfection in Yarra Glen
For over 30 years, the Yarra Glen Racecourse Market has been a favourite weekend tradition for locals and visitors alike. Nestled in the rolling hills…
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Crafted with passion
At Montesanto Coffee – meaning Blessed Mountain – every cup is a journey to the summit of flavour. Its founder, Mario Morales, grew up among…
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Vibrant and joyful
Cicely is a vibrant destination filled with a colourful collection of apparel, homewares, gifts, and art. The store is owned by local creative Lani Waterson,…
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A dream come true
After more than 25 years working in hospitality, owner Michele McKenzie finally took the plunge and opened her own café — a dream long in…
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Discover the world in a glass
Barrique Wine Store is Healesville’s hub for wine, beer, and good vibes. It’s proud to be the Yarra Valley’s favourite source of local, international, and…
More News
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Bushfire plans for horses are esential
Pets and larger animals such as horses need to be included in farm and household fire planning, to ensure both people and animals are as…
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TAC and Victoria Police launch new road safety campaign
A new campaign launched by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and Victoria Police highlights the risks of speeding and drink driving, and the critical role…
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Fire Danger Period declared for Outer East, starts Monday 29 December
Fire restrictions will be in force across the whole state soon with the final Fire Danger Period (FDP) declared for the Yarra Ranges, Knox, Maroondah…
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Seven tips to surviving the Boxing Day sales
One sleep after Christmas comes the years ultimate shopping event – the boxing day sales. Often the busiest shopping day in the year, it can…
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Festive self-care important for those with a disability and their carers
The holiday season is a wonderful time of the year to relax, spend time with friends and family, and look forward to the year ahead.…
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Give better this Christmas
It’s OK to veto Valentine’s Day and pay little heed to Halloween, but when it comes to Christmas most of us aren’t willing to suffer…