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Local councils receive Green Links grants to protect local waterways
A pair of local councils have received grants from the state government to support and maintain the health of local waterways. Yarra Ranges Council and…
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Baseball to impact local police
Outer east police have advised the public via social media that an upcoming baseball game will affect local police reception counters. This weekend will see…
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Melbourne’s water storage at lowest level in three years as dry, warm autumn concludes
Following dry conditions throughout Victoria, Melbourne’s water storage levels dropped to the lowest level in three years. This week’s rain is a welcome respite Melbourne…
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Grant round opens for free Children’s Week events
The State Government is supporting free, family-friendly events across Victoria as part of this year’s Children’s Week celebrations. Children’s Minister Lizzie Blandthorn is inviting eligible…
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Stable One’s Yarra Valley Winter Shelter preparing for high demand
With the cold and wet weather creeping in as winter approaches, the opening of the Yarra Valley Winter Shelter doors couldn’t come at a more…
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E-bike recalled
An e-bike was recalled on 28 May after issues with the bike’s battery was reported to heat up and cause fires. The Santa Cruz Heckler…
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RACV says buckle up as seatbelt fines raise serious concerns
RACV is urging all Victorians to wear their seatbelts every time they are in a vehicle, following alarming new figures that show more than 8500…
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Melba Highway trouble spot under investigation, speed limits reduced
Members of the public have been advised via police social media pages that there will be an alteration to the speed limits on Melba Highway,…
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Call for council to consider caravans as a housing crisis solution
A compassionate Yarra Ranges resident has put forward a plea to Yarra Ranges Council to find a solution regarding using second homes, such as caravans,…
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Booked and bus-y
Twenty-two book lovers climbed aboard a bus in Emerald on Saturday morning, 17 May, for a literary road trip that took them through some of…
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Statue of Sister Yeaman is finally unveiled
The bronze bust of the Montrose wartime nurse was finally unveiled to the public on Sunday 18 May. Sister Edith Yeaman, at the age of…
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Local MPs respond to the Victorian Budget
With the Victorian State Budget handed down on Tuesday 20 May, the Star Mail reached out to MPs from across the local districts to share…
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