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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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Pharmacy pilot a win, health dollars remains steady across both budgets
In health funding for the nation’s budget investments, announcements have been made across the board to invest in Medicare bulk billing, urgent care clinics and…
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Fun times with Peter Combe
An iconic kids entertainer swung by a local primary school recently to deliver some of his well-known catchy tunes to the kids and teachers. Mt…
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Crossing guard reassigned, community rallies
The Montrose community has rallied around their local crossing guard, Steve Price, after he was informed that his post would be reassigned due to recent…
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Mt Evelyn man scores the lottery
A Mount Evelyn man was left questioning reality and in sheer disbelief after discovering his second-ever Lucky Lotteries ticket delivered him a sweet $100,000 win.…
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New funding targets soaring living costs
As the cost of living continues to put pressure on families across Victoria, the 2025 State Budget has delivered a message of hope, with a…
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Yarra Ranges Council offers new water and energy saver kits
Community members can test their home to make sure they’re getting the most out of their energy and water use, with free kits available at…
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Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at Mooroolbark Library
On May 22, the Mooroolbark Library held a big morning tea for the Cancer Council. The fundraiser is a part of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea,…
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Treasurer delivers budget
The Victorian Government handed down its budget for the 2025-26 financial year on Tuesday 20 May. The budget’s slogan is ‘Focused On What Matters Most’,…
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Within a week, adidas and ASICS back out the commercial kangaroo trade
Advocates for kangaroos are celebrating after another two major brands have opted out of using kangaroo skins in the products. adidas chief executive Bjørn Gulden…
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Engagements open for playgrounds in Kilsyth and Lilydale
Yarra Ranges residents are being encouraged by their local council to share their feedback about playspace upgrades in Kilsyth and Mooroolbark, with engagement on upgrades…
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Wear Orange Wednesday celebrated our SES volunteers
State Emergency Services (SES) all around the country celebrated Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW) on 21 May to acknowledge the invaluable and life-saving work done by…
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