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Healesville gets Seniors upset win over Gembrook-Cockatoo
RESERVES: Gembrook Cockatoo 9.10, 64 defeated Healesville 7.8, 50. Healesville Goalkickers: Troy Poynton 4, Josh McLeod 2 and Peter Jones 1. Best Players: Troy Poynton,…
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Calls for volunteers and members for the local show
After two years without the Lilydale and Yarra Valley Show, the committee is preparing for a great 2022 return. However, the hiatus has called for…
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Premier Daniel Andrews speaks at Rural Press Club of Victoria gathering
Star Mail reporters recently attended a lunch with the Rural Press Club of Victoria to discuss issues important to rural and regional Victorians, with Premier…
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Emissions and costs reduced as Yarra Ranges Council switch energy provider
From Friday 1 July, Yarra Ranges Council have switched their small and large energy accounts to renewables under the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO) contract through…
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Victorian Kangaroo Alliance shocked by illegal kangaroo attacks
The Victorian Kangaroo Alliance has been shocked by the news two eastern grey kangaroo’s have been attacked by bow and arrows, but believes it stems…
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Little Yarra Creperie team took on the Act For Peace Rations Challenge
Two of the team from Little Yarra Creperie ditched the lemon and sugar for simple rations from 19 to 25 June in solidarity with refugees.…
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Shocking illegal arrow attack on Healesville kangaroos
An illegal attack of animal violence has been executed on a mob of eastern grey Kangaroos in Healesville after two animals have been found to…
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Reminder to compare energy deals from 1 July for $250 energy saving payment
Yarra Ranges residents can score a $250 payment if they use the Energy Compare Website to look for better energy deals from Friday 1 July.…
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Wandin North bird shelter advocates for feathered friends who’re in need of a forever home
Kiwi’s New Life Bird Rescue in Wandin North first began with a cheerful rainbow lorikeet, Kiwi, Lisa Radford came to love. When Ms Radford was…
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Man escapes with minor injuries after a tree falls on his car
A man in his 50s has made a lucky escape after a pine tree fell on his vehicle last night on Healesville-Yarra Glen Road. Emergency…
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Fifth Code Red called in 2022
The fifth Code Red of 2022 was called overnight on Tuesday 28 June, with zero ambulances available from 12.15am. Four hours later, ambulance services were…
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Council budget approved
At the Yarra Ranges Council meeting on Tuesday 28 June, councillors voted to approve the proposed 2022-23 budget. Mayor Jim Child moved the motion with…












