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09/10/2025

Hills Act Theatre Company is preparing for its second production, A Butler Did It.

Hills Act Theatre Company was founded in September last year to provide theatre opportunities to younger people in Yarra Ranges.

Their first play Breathless marked a huge success in May.

Let's support our young talents!

The Hills Act Theatre Company crew have been busy lately practising for their second production. The Yarra Ranges-based theatre company was founded in September last year to provide play opportunities to younger people in the region. After presenting Breathless, a story about four veterans that expl...

30/09/2025

Rotary Club of Healesville presented a special gift to Healesville Police on National Police Remembrance Day.

Healesville Rotary Club donated an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to local police on Monday 29 September.

The Rotary Club of Healesville presented a special gift to Healesville Police on National Police Remembrance Day, the day to pay respects to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Coinciding with Blue Ribbon Day, an initiative of the Blue Ribbon Foundation which raises money...

30/09/2025

Our Cartoonist Danny Zemp asks 'Are we in the Lions era now?'

Brisbane Lions have become back-to-back AFL premiers, beating Geelong Cats by 47 points on 27 September.

28/09/2025

As the year winds away and the sun peeks out a little more each day, exploring across the Yarra Ranges can be a lot of fun for all.

As the year winds away and the sun peeks out a little more each day, exploring across the Yarra Ranges can be a lot of fun for all. With a stunning variety of places to visit, no trail, big or small, is short of a little moment of peace, fringed with wonder at the diverse [...]

27/09/2025

Following two articles in previous weeks, Star Mail delved into the Chin community, one of the ethnic groups in Myanmar, and the story of Healesville Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) president Dr Bob Rich as a refugee from Hungary.

Following two articles in previous weeks, Star Mail delved into the Chin community, one of the ethnic groups in Myanmar, and the story of Healesville Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) president Dr Bob Rich as a refugee from Hungary. Chin State is located in the southern part of northwestern Myanm...

25/09/2025

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25/09/2025

Spring has arrived and so has Australia’s favourite citizen science event.
A national celebration of our diverse birdlife, from magpies and fairy-wrens to cockatoos, curlews and honeyeaters, the 2025 Aussie Bird Count is taking flight for its 12th year, with registrations now open.
From Monday 20 to Sunday 26 October, BirdLife Australia is inviting people of all ages to take just 20 minutes out of their day to spot, identify, and count the birds around them.

Spring has arrived and so has Australia’s favourite citizen science event. A national celebration of our diverse birdlife, from magpies and fairy-wrens to cockatoos, curlews and honeyeaters, the 2025 Aussie Bird Count is taking flight for its 12th year, with registrations now open. From Monday 20 ...

25/09/2025

Yarra Ranges Council has commissioned a survey of the community’s views and experiences. It will explore community priorities, beliefs, experience of living in their local area, level of wellbeing, concerns, and ideas for improving their area.

Yarra Ranges Council has commissioned a survey of the community’s views and experiences. It will explore community priorities, beliefs, experience of living in their local area, level of wellbeing, concerns, and ideas for improving their area. Informed Decisions (.id) has been commissioned to run ...

24/09/2025

Rain, hail or shine, the vibes were blooming at the Yarra Valley ECOSS Spring Twilight Market on 12 September.

Rain, hail or shine, the vibes were blooming at the Yarra Valley ECOSS Spring Twilight Market on 12 September. People flowed in and throughout the market, checking out stalls ran by local businesses which included local produce, handcrafted jewellery and artisan beverages. The open mic stage provide...

24/09/2025

Yarra Ranges Council is reviewing the parking restrictions at Mount Evelyn until the end of September.

Yarra Ranges Council is reviewing the parking restrictions at Mount Evelyn to improve safety and ensure appropriate time restrictions work with local businesses and the community. Community members are being invited to give feedback about proposed changes, which will be used to contribute to the dra...

23/09/2025

After being appointed Mont De Lancey’s first artist-in-residence in March, Wandin’s Donna Legg will host her first solo exhibition in September.

After being appointed Mont De Lancey’s first artist-in-residence in March, Wandin’s Donna Legg will host her first solo exhibition in September. “It is a bit daunting. I've been painting away,” she said. “I've never done this before. It’s another first. I have probably six to eight paint...

23/09/2025

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