Mountain Views Star Mail
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Call to coexist with dingoes
Few if any native wildlife species evoke such a range of emotions as do dingoes. Some regard them as ‘wild dogs’, and call for their…
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In-pharmacy treatment program is now made permanent
The confirmation that a statewide community pharmacy pilot would become permanent and expanded was welcome news to local pharmacies. After an 18-month pilot program, seeing…
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Renewable energy groups welcome government plan
Local renewable energy groups welcomed the Victorian government’s plan to cut gas use. The government had initially intended to replace gas heaters as well as…
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Damaging cold front incoming across the state by Tuesday
Victorians are being urged to prepare for severe weather, with damaging winds forecast to sweep across several regions on Tuesday morning. The Bureau of Meteorology…
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Fast-tracking major projects
Introduced in 2020 and bolstered in 2023 as part of the Victorian Government’s Housing Statement, the Development Facilitation Program (DFP) was established to speed up…
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Two Healesville soccer player travel to UK in September
Two Healesville soccer prospects will represent Australia in the UK in September through a sport they love. Gordon Koel and William Watson are excited to…
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Thank you to all community members
As I pen this first column since the May 2025 Election, I feel a deep sense of both pride and responsibility. It is an honour…
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Firefighters deliver clear message to government
Local firefighters clearly delivered their message to the state government, “Scrap the levy. Stop calling it a levy. And be upfront.” They are concerned about…
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Three Valley schools receive maintenance funding, despite one having no students
Three schools in the Yarra Valley have received funding through the Victorian Government’s Planned Maintenance Program (PMP), despite one not currently operating. Chum Creek Primary…
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EMBC wins the Victoria’s highest honour
TarraWarra Museum of Art (TWMA) got recognition for its recently opened centre which balances technical needs with layers of built and unbuilt history, demonstrating a…
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Yarra Ranges Introduce Recycling Program
Community members are encouraged to pop their bottles and cans into baskets attached to a selection of local bins, as part of a trial to…
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Giving hope and enjoyment in the Northern Territory via the sport of football
Yarra Glen’s senior football coach is asking the Yarra Ranges community members to support his special trip to the Northern Territory. In October, Jason De…
