News
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Environmental defender lost
Badger Creek lost a passionate and caring member of the community on 27 July as longtime Healesville Environmental Watch Inc (HEWI) member Maureen Bond passed…
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A Silva lining in pandemic life
Emergency service workers in the Yarra Valley are sure to be well caffeinated following Wesburn’s Silva Coffee’s ‘pay it forward’ program, allowing customers to purchase…
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China challenge
Yarra Valley wine makers say they are ready to co-operate with an anti-dumping investigation launched by China last week. The anti-dumping investigation into Australian wine…
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Health Hub launches virtually
A new local Youth Health Hub is now offering support to young people through phone and video call. The Youth Health Hub is for people…
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Recovery Options
After years of being a vacant dilapidated portable, the old Yarra Junction police station has been given a new life thanks to Recovery Options. Recovery…
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Live music returns at a distance
Watts River Brewing has partnered with local artists to perform a virtual concert live from its Facebook page this Friday night. Healesville’s Jeff Jenkins will…
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Insurance claim win
A Toolangi Strawberry farmer has won a battle with his insurance company to cover the loss of his fire damaged shed. Binz Nursery owner Trevor…
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Pregnancy during a pandemic
While no family plans to have a baby during a pandemic, this year, that’s a reality many have had to face. For Wandin’s Ashlee Schroen,…
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Petember, a paw-some cause
Local dog owners are dressing up their furry friends this September to help raise money for children in need. Petember, run by children’s charity Variety,…
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Lockdown locations
Star Mail put the question out last week on social media asking our loyal readers where their favourite locations are to visit while under lockdown.…
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Calendar comp needs your vote
Voting for the Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank’s annual calendar competition is underway as the Yarra Ranges community is invited to have their say…
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The future of Lilydale
What will Lilydale look like in 2050? Yarra Ranges Council is encouraging community members to share their thoughts about Lilydale’s future for the upcoming Lilydale…











